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SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 5N dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario

Light medium · 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%).

Closest shade match: Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation 20N

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

Your shade
Makeup By Mario
5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Rabanne
20N
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6 less (13%)

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

Closest overall alternative: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 300 Medium

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
5NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Haus Labs
300 Medium
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
85
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $48 at Sephora

More matches

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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. Shade match 97
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    260 Light Medium
    Shade match 90
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 98
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (15%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Bowen SF4
    Shade match 88
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with warm peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 5N (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cedar 3.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cedar 3.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    365 Cashew

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 365 Cashew

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium

    $15.99

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

Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation in 20N, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5NClosest shade match20NScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#deb18f#dcb291Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared70
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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
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 99/100Medium 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 Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation in 20N.

Same or better

  • $6 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 300 Medium, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 5N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5NClosest overall alternative300 MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#deb18f#d8ad8dLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth96Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 compared85
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
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 91/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 300 Medium.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation 20N

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6 less (13%)

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

Closest overall alternative

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 300 Medium

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $48 at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.