NARS Cosmetics
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation — Vanuatu
$55Side by side, Vanuatu sits at the same depth and carries the same olive cast. Expect a more natural finish.
Dior Beauty 3WO, a shade of Forever Skin Glow Liquid Foundation 24HR Wear, suits medium skin with a olive, olive-leaning undertone. The olive cast is what people usually try to keep when they look for alternatives. Below are the alternatives that wear closest to it — each one noted with how it differs, so you know what you're trading before you buy.
Side by side, Vanuatu sits at the same depth and carries the same olive cast. Expect a more natural finish.
On skin, Vanuatu matches the depth closely and carries the same olive cast. Expect a more natural finish.
Next to it, 6 - Medium, Neutral Olive sits at the same depth and carries the same olive cast. Expect a more natural finish.
M2OLIVE leans noticeably lighter and pulls a little warmer.
Dior Beauty 3WO has a olive undertone with a olive cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that olive quality matters as much as getting the depth right.
A shade never wears alone — it sits next to your concealer, blush and the rest of your routine. Toni at Shade & Seek reads the whole face, not just one swatch, so you can see any of these alternatives in context before buying.