SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 29.5N dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario
4.0 (3,150)·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: Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: very deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· No long-wear claim· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: extra deep with neutral brown undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for deeper skin with neutral warm undertones
Matches: Same natural finish· Both claim a lightweight feel· Adds SPF 30
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Light rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
67
Close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: D2 - Deep with warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 29.5N (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
Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 540N, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 29.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade29.5NClosest shade match540NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#7c4231#7e4532Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98Very deepDeepCloseDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared58
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity30%70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
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.
ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Macquarie SF13, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 29.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade29.5NClosest overall alternativeMacquarie SF13How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#7c4231#814530Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97Very deepDeepCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared85
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/dry skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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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