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HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 2N22 - Nude dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Light medium · Neutral 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Hydrating CC Cream SPF 30 Light 205 N

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
2N22 - NudeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
Light 205 N
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Overall match
94out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33 less (67%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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. #2 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    N12
    Shade match 99
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: neutral beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Neutral Medium
    Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephora$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: natural beige shade with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Smashbox

    Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation

    L20N
    Shade match 97
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: level-two light with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Medium Beige
    Shade match 93
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (73%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N6
    Shade match 98
    $39SephoraSephora$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: true beige with neutral undertone for light to medium skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 2N22 - Nude (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

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

    1R12

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R12

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $35

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Closest concealers

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

    Light Beige

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Medium Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Sand

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cedar 3.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cedar 3.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    130N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 130N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Why the closest match works

e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Hydrating CC Cream SPF 30 in Light 205 N, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 2N22 - Nude. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2N22 - NudeClosest matchLight 205 NScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#dfb292#dfb190Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim 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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 94/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Hydrating CC Cream SPF 30 in Light 205 N.

Same or better

  • $33 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basemoderate siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapUnknown-based vs powder-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy Light 205 N

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33 less (67%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.