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SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 30W dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario

Rich deep · 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%).

Closest shade match: BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Cafe Au Bae

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

Your shade
Makeup By Mario
30WChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
BLK/OPL
Cafe Au Bae
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33.50 less (70%)

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

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 545 Ebony

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
30WChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
545 Ebony
Depth and undertone: Rich deep
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
74
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29.01 less (60%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 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 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    51N Choco Fudge
    Shade match 90
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (50%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: a neutral toned, deep shade

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 81
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: D8 - very deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    46N Burnt Umber
    Shade match 83
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Monika Blunder Beauty

    Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer

    Shade: 10 - ZEHN
    Shade match 94
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: Deep Dark – Neutral Warm Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 83
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 80
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 82
    $47SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    28

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep with warm-neutral 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 30W (Rich deep · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    17 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 17 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    6N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6N1

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Espresso

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Espresso

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $11.99

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    62H espresso honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 62H espresso honey

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  5. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    27W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 27W

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    9N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 9N

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

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

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Cafe Au Bae, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 30W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade30WClosest shade matchCafe Au BaeScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#472b1f#482b23Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared55
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared70
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 80/100Shade 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 BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Cafe Au Bae.

Same or better

  • $33.50 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapBoth oil-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 545 Ebony, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 30W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade30WClosest overall alternative545 EbonyScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour90#472b1f#482e26Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70WarmUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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
Longevity70Long-wearing32-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 32-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 545 Ebony.

Same or better

  • $29.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Cafe Au Bae

Match price
$14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33.50 less (70%)

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

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 545 Ebony

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

Your shade $48 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 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.