#FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer Nougat 2.5 Golden dupes and alternatives Huda Beauty
4.5 (7,068)·Fair · Warm · golden undertone
Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar concealer overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).
Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar concealer 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 concealer on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.
Matches: Same warm undertone· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly deeper· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
88
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with warm, golden undertones
Matches: Same warm undertone· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly lighter· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
83
Skin suitability
90
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for light skin w/ warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
83
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly deeper· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
88
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for light skin with neutral golden undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly lighter· Natural rather than matte finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light skin with warm peach undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: fair skin with warm yellow undertones
Matches: Same warm undertone· Same full coverage· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
33
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light skin with warm undertones
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$23 less (74%)4.3 (8,153)
Matches: Same warm undertone· Same full coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Satin rather than matte finish· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
56
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Satin · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Satin rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: light with golden beige undertones
Matches: Same warm undertone· Same full coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Satin rather than matte finish· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
56
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Satin · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Satin rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Same full coverage· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones
The closest shade to Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer Nougat 2.5 Golden (Fair · Warm · golden undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
Foundation shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest shade match works
Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer in 1 Warm, against Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Nougat 2.5 Golden. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNougat 2.5 GoldenClosest shade match1 WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#eac69f#ecc8a5Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared70
Longevity30%70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall33
Skin type100%33Normal, dry, oilyNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 97/100High 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.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC11.5, against Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Nougat 2.5 Golden. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNougat 2.5 GoldenClosest overall alternativeNC11.5How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#eac69f#f1ca9fVery close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 91/100Shade match 96/100High 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.
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.