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HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 3Y52 - Warm Chestnut dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Tan · Warm · golden 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: Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 5W

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $49 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation WN 122 Clove

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

Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$10 less (20%)

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. Shade match 88
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (20%)

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

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: deep, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 76
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: deep shade, rosy undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    31N Exceptional
    Shade match 89
    $47SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint

    250 O
    Shade match 87
    $24SephoraSephora$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneLight rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation

    8WN
    Shade match 94
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (29%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishLight rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    WN 114 Golden
    Shade match 89
    $41SephoraSephora$8 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims colour stability

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $47SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for normal/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for normal/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan deep with neutral-warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Yepoda

    The Dewy Day

    7N
    Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephora$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Deep shade with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 3Y52 - Warm Chestnut (Tan · Warm · golden 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

    3N59

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N59

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

Closest concealers

  1. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Deep Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Deep Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    12.5 Tan-Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 12.5 Tan-Deep

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

  3. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 124 Sienna

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 124 Sienna

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    53S deep sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 53S deep sand

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Salted Caramel 7.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Salted Caramel 7.3 Golden

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Warm Honey

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Warm Honey

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $12.99

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

Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 5W, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 3Y52 - Warm Chestnut. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3Y52 - Warm ChestnutClosest shade match5WScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#a97451#a77653Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionDeep tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall51
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 5W.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than 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

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in WN 122 Clove, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 3Y52 - Warm Chestnut. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3Y52 - Warm ChestnutClosest overall alternativeWN 122 CloveScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour89#a97451#ad7b57Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth94TanTanSameDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionDeep tanDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Warm · goldenNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
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 · 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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in WN 122 Clove.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • No fragrance listed
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 5W

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $49 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation WN 122 Clove

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$10 less (20%)

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.