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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: Jung Saem Mool Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation 22W Sand

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$32SephoraSephora
$7 less (18%)

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Fair Neutral

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

The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Fair Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23 less (59%)

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

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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. #3 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    2WN
    Shade match 93
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 98
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light to medium

    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. #7 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    2N
    Shade match 88
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: fair light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    100 Light Warm
    Shade match 97
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Light Neutral Warm 130
    Shade match 99
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Light with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 98
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: fair light warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Sand (N-032)
    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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  10. Shade match 88
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair skin w/neutral to golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    2C
    Shade match 84
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 87
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    4 Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · 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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  15. #17 · 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

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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

Jung Saem Mool Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation in 22W Sand, 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 match22W SandScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e9c2a0#e9c29eLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
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 overall33
Skin type33Combination, dry, oilyDryBoth marketed for dry skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 Jung Saem Mool Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation in 22W Sand.

Same or better

  • $7 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Fair Neutral, 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 alternativeFair NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour94#e9c2a0#e3bc99Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth95LightLightSameDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65WarmNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 89/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Fair Neutral.

Same or better

  • $23 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Jung Saem Mool Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation 22W Sand

Best price
$32SephoraSephora
$7 less (18%)

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Fair Neutral

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23 less (59%)

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.