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HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 3Y38 - Cool Honey dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Medium · 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Medium Tan Warm 250

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
$4 less (8%)

Your shade $49 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. #2 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Warm 300
    Shade match 93
    $45SephoraSephora$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with golden peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    32H medium honey
    Shade match 96
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Neutral Warm 330
    Shade match 90
    $45SephoraSephora$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with neutral peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Fièra Cosmetics

    All-in-Wonder Concealer + Foundation

    Tan
    Shade match 92
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: medium-tan with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 85
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium-deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 84
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Neutral Cool 310
    Shade match 78
    $45SephoraSephora$4 less (8%)

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with pink peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 83
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium-deep with neutral undertones

    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 3Y38 - Cool Honey (Medium · Warm · yellow 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

    2N34

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2N34

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Natural

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

  2. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    44H tan

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 44H tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Beech 6

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Beech 6

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    21.0 Medium Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 21.0 Medium Tan

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    7

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 7

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Caramel

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Caramel

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $36

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

Why the closest match works

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Medium Tan Warm 250, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 3Y38 - Cool Honey. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3Y38 - Cool HoneyClosest matchMedium Tan Warm 250Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#c99a7c#cd9c7bLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarm · peachClosefrom 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 · 2 of 5 compared80
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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Medium Tan Warm 250.

Same or better

  • $4 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basemoderate siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone moderate vs none

Where to buy Medium Tan Warm 250

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
$4 less (8%)

Your shade $49 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.