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SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 16.5 N dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario

Medium tan · 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%).

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Closest shade match: Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation B70

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

Your shade
Makeup By Mario
16.5 NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Chanel
B70
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21 more

Your shade $48 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 28 Medium Neutral

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
16.5 NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Well People
28 Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$21Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (56%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora

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 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    32 Tan Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $21$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$27 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Chanel

    ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation

    B60
    Shade match 98
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $21 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: intense dark-medium shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Yepoda

    The Dewy Day

    5N
    Shade match 94
    $39SephoraSephora$9 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium deep shade with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    42 Medium
    Shade match 89
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$18 less (38%)

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Sigma Beauty

    Skin Perfector Hydrating Tint

    4 - Medium Beige
    Shade match 87
    $27.30$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20.70 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: beige

    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 16.5 N (Medium tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Amande

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    40.0 Deep Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 40.0 Deep Tan

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    400W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 400W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4N

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

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in B70, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 16.5 N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16.5 NClosest shade matchB70Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#be8e6d#c08f6fLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared80
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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 Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in B70.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. 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 listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 28 Medium Neutral, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 16.5 N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16.5 NClosest overall alternative28 Medium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour90#be8e6d#c69574Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth92Medium tanMediumCloseDepth difference: 3.9
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall91
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
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 overall90
Skin type90Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 93/100Shade match 93/100High 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 Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 28 Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • $27 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. 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 listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation B70

Best price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21 more

Your shade $48 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 28 Medium Neutral

Best price
$21Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (56%)

Your shade $48 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.