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Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 5W2 Rich Caramel dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Deep · 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: Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint 22

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

Your shade
Estée Lauder
5W2 Rich CaramelChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Fenty Beauty
22
Depth and undertone: Deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
84
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $8 more

Your shade $33 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 Deep 2

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

Your shade
Estée Lauder
5W2 Rich CaramelChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Deep 2
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
82
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
81
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $16 more

Your shade $33 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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. #3 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation

    360 Mocha
    Shade match 86
    $8.98WalmartWalmart$24.02 less (73%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same radiant finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 88
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame light coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    310 Warm
    Shade match 86
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$16.01 less (49%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame radiant finishSame light coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Revlon

    PhotoReady Lift & Fill Skin Tint

    170 Deep
    Shade match 84
    $12.59$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20.41 less (62%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same light coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation

    Java
    Shade match 79
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$21.01 less (64%)

    Matches: Same radiant finishSame light coverageClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 5W2 Rich Caramel (Deep · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW50

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW50

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  2. Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer

    Truffle

    Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer, shade Truffle

    • Very close colour
    • Deep

    $14.99

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Mocha 11

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Mocha 11

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $39

  4. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4N72

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N72

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $35

  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C7

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C7

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $16.99

  6. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    57S rich sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 57S rich sand

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint in 22, against Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 in 5W2 Rich Caramel. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5W2 Rich CaramelClosest shade match22Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour84#894b1b#89512cClose colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth96DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light 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 overall40
Longevity408-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint in 22.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Same light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 20Not listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 in Deep 2, against Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 in 5W2 Rich Caramel. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5W2 Rich CaramelClosest overall alternativeDeep 2Score
Shade match55% of overall82
Colour86#894b1b#8e5015Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth96DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65Warm · yellowNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared81
Longevity808-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 8-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 82/100Medium 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 Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 in Deep 2.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same light coverage
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • SPF 15 instead of SPF 20

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, no siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (limonene)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 20SPF 15
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone none vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint 22

Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $8 more

Your shade $33 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 Deep 2

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $16 more

Your shade $33 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

32 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.