SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 4.5N dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario
4.0 (3,150)·Very fair · 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 natural finish· Same medium coverage· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly cooler undertone· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: fair with cool pink undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
85
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: fair complexion with cool rosy undertone
The closest shade to Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 4.5N (Very fair · 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 match works
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 040 Fair, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 4.5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade4.5NClosest match040 FairHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%87#fdd8ca#f5d9ceVery close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 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 89/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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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