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Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 8C2 Intense Java dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Rich deep · Cool 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: Saie Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation 33

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

Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$15 less (27%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick Walnut 8.5C

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

Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
$19 less (35%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

More matches

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    450 Rich Cool
    Overall 73
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than radiant finishContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than radiant finish · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Overall 76
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deepest with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Truffle DPP4
    Overall 79
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21 less (38%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: rich brown with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Overall 77
    $36SephoraSephora$19 less (35%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for normal skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for normal skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: rich - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C10 Cool Deep
    Overall 77
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41.01 less (75%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    39N
    Overall 72
    $24SephoraSephora$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Overall 72
    $36SephoraSephora$19 less (35%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a skin-like finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for normal skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep / rich - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Overall 77
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same radiant finishSame medium coverageClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep, neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Range Beauty

    True Intentions Skin-Soothing Hydrating Foundation

    Boardwalk After 6
    Overall 75
    $16.50$33SephoraSephora$38.50 less (70%)

    Matches: Same radiant finishSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for normal skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Range Beauty

    True Intentions Skin-Soothing Hydrating Foundation

    Kamari Beach
    Overall 72
    $16.50$33SephoraSephora$38.50 less (70%)

    Matches: Same radiant finishSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for normal skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for normal skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very deep warm red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 8C2 Intense Java (Rich deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.5 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $36

  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Sable

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Sable

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

  3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    175

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 175

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $12.99

  4. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    28C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 28C

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $30

  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    8C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8C

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Brownie 8.5 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Brownie 8.5 Red

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

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

Saie Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation in 33, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 8C2 Intense Java. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8C2 Intense JavaClosest shade match33Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#5f2b1d#5e2b18Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionVery deepRich deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
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 · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 overall56
Skin type56Normal, dry, oilyNormal, dry, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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 Saie Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation in 33.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. 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

LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick in Walnut 8.5C, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 8C2 Intense Java. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8C2 Intense JavaClosest overall alternativeWalnut 8.5CScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#5f2b1d#622816Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionVery deepRich deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom 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 80/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Walnut 8.5C.

Same or better

  • $19 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool 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 overall alternative
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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Saie Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation 33

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$15 less (27%)

Your shade $55 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick Walnut 8.5C

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

Your shade $55 at Sephora

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.