Nyx Hydra Touch Powder Foundation Nutmeg dupes - verified by color distance

We measured Nyx Hydra Touch Powder Foundation Nutmeg (cool undertone, medium depth) against every shade we track across 26 brands. The closest dupe is Milani Cream-To-Powder Makeup in Sand - very close (ΔE 2.8).

BrandProductShadeUndertoneDepthMatchPrice
MilaniCream-To-Powder MakeupSandCoolMediumvery close (ΔE 2.8)$10.99
CliniqueBIY™ Blend It Yourself Pigment DropsBIY BronzeCoolMediumvery close (ΔE 2.8)$33
Nyx#NOFILTER Finishing PowderDeep GoldenNeutralMediumclose (ΔE 4.8)$12
NyxStay Matte But Not Flat Powder FoundationCocoaNeutralMedium-Tanclose (ΔE 5.0)$9.5
NyxHD Studio Photogenic FoundationWarm SandCoolMedium-Tanclose (ΔE 5.2)$18
CliniqueBeyond Perfecting™ Super Concealer Camouflage + 24-Hour WearMedium 15NeutralMediumclose (ΔE 5.3)$19.5
NyxTinted MoisturizerWarm BeigeNeutralMedium-Tanclose (ΔE 5.3)$10
CliniqueSuperbalanced™ Makeup12 Honeyed BeigeCoolMediumclose (ΔE 5.3)$26

How we verify dupes

Shade names lie; color math does not. Each foundation shade is converted to Lab color space and compared by ΔE (perceptual color distance): under 2 is near-identical, 2-4 reads the same on skin in normal light. We also require the undertone and depth to line up, because two shades with the same surface color can wear differently if the undertone underneath differs. Not sure of your own undertone? Run the free undertone test or the full AI makeup analysis - both run in your browser.

FAQ

What is the closest dupe for Nyx Hydra Touch Powder Foundation Nutmeg?

Milani Cream-To-Powder Makeup in Sand - measured at very close (ΔE 2.8), with cool undertone and medium depth.

Is there a cheaper dupe for Nyx Hydra Touch Powder Foundation Nutmeg?

The closest measured matches are listed above; compare current prices before buying, and confirm your own undertone with the free analyzer.

How are these dupes verified?

Each shade is converted to Lab color space and compared by ΔE (color distance): under 2 is near-identical, under 4 reads the same on skin. We also match undertone and depth, which drives how a shade actually wears.

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