SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 3.5C dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario
4.0 (3,150)·Very fair · Cool 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· Same medium coverage· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
30
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
$42Ulta Beauty(product price)$6 less (13%)3.4 (2,267)
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool 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
95
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: light to medium skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
The closest shade to Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 3.5C (Very fair · Cool 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
R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in fair 4 c, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 3.5C. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3.5CClosest shade matchfair 4 cHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#fee2d6#fee0d5Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall33
Skin type100%33Normal, dry, combinationCombinationBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 15 Cool, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 3.5C. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3.5CClosest overall alternative15 CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#fee2d6#ffe6d8Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Overall match 82/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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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