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Estée Lauder 2N2 Buff dupes & closest matches

Estée Lauder
Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation — 2N2 Buff
depth 4/10 · warm undertone · golden cast · $55

Estée Lauder 2N2 Buff, a shade of Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 with Vitamin E, suits light-medium skin with a warm, golden-leaning undertone. It's often described as Light Medium skin tones with Neutral, slight yellow 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

Fenty Beauty

Soft’Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation — 190

$44

190 sits at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone. Expect a more natural finish.

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Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation — 230 Light Medium

$52

Side by side, 230 Light Medium sits at the same depth and carries the same golden cast. Expect a more natural finish.

Cover FX

Power Play Foundation — N30

N30 sits at the same depth and stays warm with less of the golden cast.

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Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation — 210 Light Medium

$52

On skin, 210 Light Medium matches the depth closely and pulls a little cooler. Expect a more natural finish.

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Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation — 200 Light Medium

$52

200 Light Medium lands right at the same depth and pulls a little cooler. Expect a more natural finish.

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Triclone™ Skin Tech Foundation — 250 Light Medium

$52

250 Light Medium lands right at the same depth and pulls a little cooler. Expect a more natural finish.

ColourPop

Pretty Fresh Foundation — Light 60N

On skin, Light 60N runs a touch lighter and stays warm with less of the golden cast.

MAC Cosmetics

Studio Fix Fluid — N6

$39

On skin, N6 runs a touch lighter and pulls a little cooler. Expect a more natural finish.

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Questions people ask

What is Estée Lauder 2N2 Buff's undertone?

Estée Lauder 2N2 Buff has a warm undertone with a golden cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that golden 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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