SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 18W dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario
4.0 (3,150)·Tan · Warm 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same medium coverage· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium to deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
77
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Natural matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: medium shade with neutral-to-warm undertones
$42Ulta Beauty(product price)$6 less (13%)3.4 (2,267)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm, peach undertones
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$32 less (67%)4.3 (2,230)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim long-wearing· Adds SPF 30
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
90
Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/combination skin
Retailer shade note: Medium-tan with warm olive undertones
The closest shade to Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 18W (Tan · Warm 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
Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 07 Medium, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 18W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade18WClosest shade match07 MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#b97b56#bc7f5bLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97TanMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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.
Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 50 Medium Dark, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 18W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade18WClosest overall alternative50 Medium DarkHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#b97b56#b5794fVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.
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.
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