SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 8N dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario
4.0 (3,150)·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%).
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin
Retailer shade note: light to medium shade, neutral undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with neutral undertones
The closest shade to Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 8N (Light medium · 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
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 300 Medium, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 8N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade8NClosest shade match300 MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#d8ad8b#d8ad8dLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (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 92/100Shade 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.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 25 Light Neutral, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 8N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade8NClosest overall alternative25 Light NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#d8ad8b#dbb294Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Overall match 93/100Shade 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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