Dior 3N (Forever Skin Glow): the closest match in every other brand
Forever Skin Glow is a splurge for most people. Here's every brand that measures as 3N's exact colour, at every price.
The short version
- These are the shades in other brands closest in measured colour to Dior 3N, ranked closest first, across every brand in our catalogue.
- Matched by measured colour, not by name, number, or a guess from a photo.
- Forever Skin Glow sits at the top of the price range in our catalogue, so nearly every match below costs less.
Dior’s counter staff are good at matching in person, which is exactly why 3N tends to be a trusted, well-fitted shade for the people who wear it. Trusting the counter for your first match and trusting your wallet for every refill afterward are two different things, so here’s the second part.
What 3N measures as
In our catalogue, Dior 3N in Forever Skin Glow Foundation measures light-medium in depth, with a neutral undertone (as Dior labels it). Depth is read from the colour of the shade’s swatch, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
The closest matches to Dior 3N
Ranked by how close the measured colour is. “Identical” and “near-identical” are as close as our measurements can tell apart; “very close” and “close” have a little more difference. A colour match doesn’t promise the same finish or coverage.
How to use this list
If you already wear Dior 3N and it works for you, the identical and near-identical rows above are the closest switches, whether you’re after a lower price, a different formula, or a shade that’s in stock. Check formula and finish separately (see what a dupe does and doesn’t guarantee), and swatch along your jaw before you commit.
If Dior 3N isn’t quite your shade to begin with, don’t start here. Scan your skin or name the shade you actually wear to get your own starting point.
This list updates as our catalogue does
New shades get added and existing ones get recalibrated over time, so the exact ranking here can shift slightly. The method behind it doesn’t: measured colour, not a name or a guess.
Questions about Dior 3N
Is 3N light, medium or deep?
It measures light-medium in our catalogue, with a neutral undertone (as Dior labels it).
What’s the closest match to Dior 3N in another brand?
IT Cosmetics Medium (CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation with SPF 40), an identical match by measured colour.
Is there a cheaper match to Dior 3N?
NYX Professional Makeup Light Nude is identical by measured colour and costs $43 less.
Closest to Dior 3N, by measured colour, not by name.
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