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SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 16.5N dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario

Light · 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%).

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Closest shade match: Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Very Light 1

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

Your shade
Makeup By Mario
16.5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Glossier
Very Light 1
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$34SephoraSephora
$14 less (29%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation Classic Ivory

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
16.5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
CoverGirl
Classic Ivory
Depth and undertone: Light
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29.01 less (60%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.78 at Walmart

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. #3 · LIXR Beauty

    Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick

    Oak 4C
    Shade match 89
    $36SephoraSephora$12 less (25%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium - cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · LIXR Beauty

    Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick

    Sand 4W
    Shade match 87
    $36SephoraSephora$12 less (25%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: medium - warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Nude Beige 125
    Shade match 92
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (75%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Creamy Beige 122
    Shade match 92
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (75%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    130 Medium Cool
    Shade match 88
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29.01 less (60%)

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    215 Natural Ivory
    Shade match 70
    $14.99TargetTarget$33.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    235 Medium Light
    Shade match 57
    $14.99TargetTarget$33.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    57
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    20 Light Cool
    Shade match 40
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40 less (83%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Described as light, yours as mediumSlightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as light, yours as medium · Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as light, yours as medium

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  9. #11 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 20 Fair
    Shade match 40
    $39SephoraSephora$9 less (19%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Described as very fair, yours as mediumDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as very fair, yours as medium · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as very fair, yours as medium

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  10. #12 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 52 Neutral
    Shade match 40
    $39SephoraSephora$9 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Described as fair, yours as mediumDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as fair, yours as medium · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as fair, yours as medium

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 16.5N (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Tiramisu

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Tiramisu

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    14.5 Light Buff

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 14.5 Light Buff

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Custard

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Custard

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    N12

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade N12

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N6.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N6.5

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    6.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 6.5

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Very Light 1, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 16.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16.5NClosest shade matchVery Light 1Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#e9c1a6#edc6a8Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightFairCloseDepth difference: 2.4
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 · 4 of 5 compared63
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 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 overall0
Skin type0Normal, dry, combinationSensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 83/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Very Light 1.

Same or better

  • $14 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation in Classic Ivory, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 16.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16.5NClosest overall alternativeClassic IvoryScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour96#e9c1a6#e8bfa1Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70NeutralUnknownSome differencefrom 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 · 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 overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation in Classic Ivory.

Same or better

  • $29.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Very Light 1

Best price
$34SephoraSephora
$14 less (29%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation Classic Ivory

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29.01 less (60%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.78 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.