SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation .5 N dupes and alternatives Makeup By Mario
4.5 (645)·Medium 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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for light skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim long-wearing· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Retailer shade note: Light with warm yellow undertones
The closest shade to Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation .5 N (Medium 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
Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in N7, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in .5 N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade.5 NClosest shade matchN7How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#cea488#d0a286Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity30%70Long-wearing18-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 18-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall28
Skin type100%28Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 5, against Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in .5 N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade.5 NClosest overall alternative5How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#cea488#cda890Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 91/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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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