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SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 15 N dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario

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: Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 4N1 Shell Beige

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

Your shade
Makeup By Mario
15 NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Estée Lauder
4N1 Shell Beige
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $48 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Medium Tan Warm 250

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
15 NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Kosas
Medium Tan Warm 250
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
$3 less (6%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora

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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 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    22N Outstanding
    Shade match 95
    $47SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 91
    $48SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 95
    $32SephoraSephora$16 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal/combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral amber

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephora$9 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, cool-neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 89
    $38SephoraSephora$10 less (21%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium (cool olive)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N5 Neutral Medium
    Shade match 96
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 86
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    32H medium honey
    Shade match 88
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8 less (17%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 92
    $44SephoraSephora$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    32N Medium Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $40SephoraSephora$8 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    3R44 - Cool Amber
    Shade match 90
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    7
    Shade match 87
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium tan, cool peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 97
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 15 N (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

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    4N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

  3. Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer

    3.5N

    Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer, shade 3.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $33

  4. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 2

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $22

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    340C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 340C

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $24

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

Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 4N1 Shell Beige, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 15 N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15 NClosest shade match4N1 Shell BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#cc9a76#cb9d7bLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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 Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 4N1 Shell Beige.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 45

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedSPF 45
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Medium Tan Warm 250, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 15 N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15 NClosest overall alternativeMedium Tan Warm 250Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour97#cc9a76#cd9c7bLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65NeutralWarm · peachSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 89/100High 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 Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Medium Tan Warm 250.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 4N1 Shell Beige

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $48 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Medium Tan Warm 250

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
$3 less (6%)

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.