SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 17.5 N dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario
4.5 (645)·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%).
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: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: Medium deep with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium deep, golden undertones
The closest shade to Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 17.5 N (Medium tan · 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
e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Hydrating CC Cream SPF 30 in Medium 370 N, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 17.5 N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade17.5 NClosest shade matchMedium 370 NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#b88160#bd7f5aVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Overall match 84/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
Tarte CC color-correcting tinted serum in Deep, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 17.5 N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade17.5 NClosest overall alternativeDeepHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%90#b88160#bc8165Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared80
Longevity30%70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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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