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HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 2R34 - Cool Caramel dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Medium light · Cool · rosy 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 match: Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Medium 18 Cool

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

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
2R34 - Cool CaramelChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
Smashbox
Medium 18 Cool
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8 less (16%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation MC1.5

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

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
2R34 - Cool CaramelChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
Yves Saint Laurent
MC1.5
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
33
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $49 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MN7.5
    Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral 7.5

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Neutral Warm 230
    Shade match 83
    $45SephoraSephora$4 less (8%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MW1
    Shade match 77
    $49SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium warm 1

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Tan Neutral 280
    Shade match 78
    $45SephoraSephora$4 less (8%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: Medium Tan with warm peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · ILIA

    Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

    17O Magnolia
    Shade match 82
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with olive undertones

    Medium 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 2R34 - Cool Caramel (Medium light · Cool · rosy 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

    2R28

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2R28

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

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

    5.25

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.25

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    38N medium-tan neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 38N medium-tan neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $32

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

    32.0 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32.0 Tan Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    330N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 330N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $24

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

    3.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3.5C

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Tan Walnut

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Tan Walnut

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Medium 18 Cool, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 2R34 - Cool Caramel. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2R34 - Cool CaramelClosest shade matchMedium 18 CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#d6a583#d6a584Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Medium 18 Cool.

Same or better

  • $8 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in MC1.5, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 2R34 - Cool Caramel. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2R34 - Cool CaramelClosest overall alternativeMC1.5Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#d6a583#d7a781Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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, combinationNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 MC1.5.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for dry/combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeOil-based, low silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs low
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Medium 18 Cool

Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8 less (16%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation MC1.5

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $49 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.