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SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 18 W dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario

Medium · Warm 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: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 4W1 Suntan

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

Your shade
Makeup By Mario
18 WChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Laura Mercier
4W1 Suntan
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $48 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Bedarra SF8.5

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 WChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
ILIA
Bedarra SF8.5
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
28
Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

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. Shade match 97
    $48SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    24W Power
    Shade match 95
    $47SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm 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-deep warm-golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    33 Medium Warm
    Shade match 98
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40 less (83%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 95
    $48SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for darker medium skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W7 Warm Medium Deep
    Shade match 99
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$34.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · 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. #10 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 98 Cream Caramel
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$9 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    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, warm-neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation

    09: Light Medium
    Shade match 97
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: true beige with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 150 N
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    290 Medium Warm
    Shade match 96
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29.01 less (60%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 90
    $40SephoraSephora$8 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium golden olive

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Medium To Tan Olive
    Shade match 88
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$32 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim

    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 18 W (Medium · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Caramel

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Caramel

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $36

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 08 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 08 W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    400W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 400W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

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

    4W

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

  5. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Amber

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Amber

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

  6. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 100 Deep Honey

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 100 Deep Honey

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

    $22

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

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 4W1 Suntan, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 18 W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade18 WClosest shade match4W1 SuntanScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#ca8f63#c98f64Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 4 of 5 compared63
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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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 99/100High 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 4W1 Suntan.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
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

Why the closest overall alternative works

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Bedarra SF8.5, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 18 W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade18 WClosest overall alternativeBedarra SF8.5Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#ca8f63#c58f66Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall91
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 overall28
Skin type28Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 93/100Shade match 97/100High 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 ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Bedarra SF8.5.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same 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
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 4W1 Suntan

Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $48 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Bedarra SF8.5

Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $48 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.