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Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 08 Linen dupes and alternatives Clinique

Light · Warm undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

Closest shade match: Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Light Neutral Warm 130

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

The match
Kosas
Light Neutral Warm 130
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BD21

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $30 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

More matches

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. Shade match 96
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    4 Warm
    Shade match 98
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: fair medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Warm Porcelain (W-016)
    Shade match 96
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Fair skin, warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 98
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 92
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Light, warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 96
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Yellow Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Fièra Cosmetics

    All-in-Wonder Concealer + Foundation

    Sand
    Shade match 97
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    57
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Light 5
    Shade match 88
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light with yellow neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 08 Linen (Light · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    35H medium honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 35H medium honey

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 05 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 05 W

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  3. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    220 Buff C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 220 Buff C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $32

  4. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    240

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 240

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $30

  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Marshmallow 1.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Marshmallow 1.3 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  6. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Fair Warm

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Fair Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $8

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Light Neutral Warm 130, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 08 Linen. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 08 LinenClosest shade matchLight Neutral Warm 130Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e9c2a0#e6c09fLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 99/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Light Neutral Warm 130.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BD21, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 08 Linen. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 08 LinenClosest overall alternativeBD21Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#e9c2a0#e5bf9bLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Combination, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 97/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BD21.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Light Neutral Warm 130

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BD21

Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $30 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

30 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.