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SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 15N dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario

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%).

Closest shade match: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation N5 Neutral Medium

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

Your shade
Makeup By Mario
15NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
N5 Neutral Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$34.01 less (71%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 31 Medium Neutral

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

Your shade
Makeup By Mario
15NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
31 Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
74
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$40 less (83%)

Your shade $48 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. Shade match 96
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium-deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    15 N
    Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 93
    $48SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 87
    $38SephoraSephora$10 less (21%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium (cool olive)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 92
    $48SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 92
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 160 C
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N6 Neutral Medium
    Shade match 97
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Medium 2N
    Shade match 95
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 96
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium, neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    610 Cebu
    Shade match 91
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (50%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 86
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium - deep with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 15N (Medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4N

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

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

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  4. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.8 N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

  5. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    14N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 14N

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Sienna 6.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Sienna 6.5

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N5 Neutral Medium, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 15N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15NClosest shade matchN5 Neutral MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#cc956e#ce9672Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match 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 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 L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N5 Neutral Medium.

Same or better

  • $34.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 31 Medium Neutral, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 15N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15NClosest overall alternative31 Medium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour92#cc956e#d59a70Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth94MediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 3.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared74
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 31 Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • $40 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation N5 Neutral Medium

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$34.01 less (71%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 31 Medium Neutral

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$40 less (83%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.