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SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 18.5 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: Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation 4.5N Neutral

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

Your shade
Makeup By Mario
18.5 NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Dior
4.5N Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $12 more

Your shade $48 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 47S Tan-Deep Sand

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
18.5 NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Tarte
47S Tan-Deep Sand
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6 less (13%)

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

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. #3 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Pistachio Cream 425N
    Shade match 86
    $37SephoraSephora$11 less (23%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Tan skin with neutral-olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · 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 warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    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 warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    Y 26.5
    Shade match 88
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1.10 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Medium
    Shade match 91
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. Shade match 97
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $12 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
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 18.5 N (Medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $31

  2. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4N

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4N1

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $34

  4. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.8 N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW40

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    144

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 144

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

    $12.99

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

Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 4.5N Neutral, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 18.5 N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade18.5 NClosest shade match4.5N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#ce8b59#ce8e5cLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant 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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 4.5N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. 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.)Listed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 47S Tan-Deep Sand, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 18.5 N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade18.5 NClosest overall alternative47S Tan-Deep SandScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#ce8b59#cd895aLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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-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 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 90/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 47S Tan-Deep Sand.

Same or better

  • $6 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation 4.5N Neutral

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $12 more

Your shade $48 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 47S Tan-Deep Sand

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

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

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.