HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 4N78 - Ebony dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever
4.3 (724)·Very deep · 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin
Retailer shade note: Ultra Rich skin with neutral-olive undertones
The closest shade to Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 4N78 - Ebony (Very deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Temptu Perfect Canvas Foundation in 15N Chestnut, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 4N78 - Ebony. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade4N78 - EbonyClosest shade match15N ChestnutHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#5a362d#5a3429Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Finish35%34RadiantNatural matteDifferentNatural matte finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product 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 compared68
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Normal, dry, combinationNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 80/100Shade 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.
Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 61N Espresso Neutral, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 4N78 - Ebony. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade4N78 - EbonyClosest overall alternative61N Espresso NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%87#5a362d#5d3d32Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Overall match 84/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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.
32 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.
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