SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 2 N dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario
4.5 (645)·Light · 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.
$6.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$41.01 less (85%)3.8 (142)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones
The closest shade to Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 2 N (Light · 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
Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 2N, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 2 N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade2 NClosest shade match2NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#dfbcab#e5c0adLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared85
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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 89/100Shade 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.
LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick in Cashew 2.5N, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 2 N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade2 NClosest overall alternativeCashew 2.5NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%83#dfbcab#e5c0a7Close colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish35%—not comparableNaturalNot listedNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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.
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.
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