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Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 5W2 Rich Caramel dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Medium tan · Warm · yellow undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

Closest shade match: LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick Maple 6.5W

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
$19 less (35%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation DW5.5

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

The match
Yves Saint Laurent
DW5.5
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
33
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$6 less (11%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. Shade match 90
    $14.78WalmartWalmart$40.22 less (73%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 97
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$43 less (78%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 92
    $44SephoraSephora$11 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for oily skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 89
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 83
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: dark with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N5.5 Neutral Medium Deep
    Shade match 85
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41.01 less (75%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephora$16 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 86
    $32SephoraSephora$23 less (42%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for normal/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: neutral walnut

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 82
    $32SephoraSephora$23 less (42%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: neutral almond

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. #12 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    235 Medium Light
    Shade match 59
    $14.99TargetTarget$40.01 less (73%)

    Matches: Same medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    59
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 5W2 Rich Caramel (Medium tan · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    34.5 Rich Golden

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 34.5 Rich Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    8.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 8.75

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Deep Chestnut

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Deep Chestnut

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

  4. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Sand

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Sand

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan

    $12

  5. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 115.5 Mocha

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 115.5 Mocha

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Amber

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Amber

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick in Maple 6.5W, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 5W2 Rich Caramel. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5W2 Rich CaramelClosest shade matchMaple 6.5WScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#b58966#b98a67Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finishnot comparableRadiantNot listedNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 98/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick in Maple 6.5W.

Same or better

  • $19 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 45Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in DW5.5, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 5W2 Rich Caramel. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5W2 Rich CaramelClosest overall alternativeDW5.5Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#b58966#b6855dVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall33
Skin type33Normal, dry, oilyNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 95/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in DW5.5.

Same or better

  • $6 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for dry/oily skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, low silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 45Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs low

Where to buy

Closest shade match

LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick Maple 6.5W

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
$19 less (35%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation DW5.5

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$6 less (11%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

30 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.