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Estée Lauder 2C1 Pure Beige dupes & closest matches

Estée Lauder
Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation — 2C1 Pure Beige
depth 4/10 · cool undertone · peach cast · $55

Estée Lauder 2C1 Pure Beige, a shade of Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 with Vitamin E, suits light-medium skin with a cool, peach-leaning undertone. It's often described as Lightest skin tones with Pink, strong pink undertones. 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.

The closest matches

HAUS LABS

Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation — 220 Light Medium

$52

Side by side, 220 Light Medium matches the depth closely and stays cool but pulls more pink than peach. Expect a more natural finish.

HAUS LABS

Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation — 240 Light Medium

$52

240 Light Medium sits at the same depth and stays cool but pulls more pink than peach. Expect a more natural finish.

Fenty Beauty

Soft’Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation — 200

$44

Next to it, 200 runs a touch lighter and stays cool but pulls more pink than peach. Expect a more natural finish.

MAC Cosmetics

Studio Fix Fluid — NW22

$39

Side by side, NW22 runs a touch lighter and stays cool but pulls more pink than peach. Expect a more natural finish.

Clinique

Even Better Clinical™ Serum Foundation — CN 52 Neutral

$48

On skin, CN 52 Neutral runs a touch lighter and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more matte finish.

Fenty Beauty

Soft’Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation — 110

$44

Next to it, 110 leans noticeably lighter and stays cool but pulls more pink than peach. Expect a more natural finish.

Clinique

Even Better Clinical™ Serum Foundation — CN 02 Breeze

$48

CN 02 Breeze leans noticeably lighter and holds the cool undertone. Expect a more matte finish.

MAC Cosmetics

Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation — NW10

$39

NW10 leans noticeably lighter and stays cool but pulls more pink than peach. Expect a more matte finish.

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Questions people ask

What is Estée Lauder 2C1 Pure Beige's undertone?

Estée Lauder 2C1 Pure Beige has a cool undertone with a peach cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that peach quality matters as much as getting the depth right.

How do I know which of these will actually work for me?

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.

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