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Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 10 Alabaster 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form, vegan.

  • 1 match has no coverage listed and is not shown.
  • 6 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 24 matches have no vegan claim listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Very Light Neutral 110

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

The match
Kosas
Very Light Neutral 110
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 Ivory LP5

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

The match
PÜR
Ivory LP5
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5 less (13%)

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. Shade match 85
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 85
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light with 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 10 Alabaster (Light · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2 Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2 Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $42

  2. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Medium Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Medium Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

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

    420 Bisque N

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 420 Bisque N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  4. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Classic Ivory

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Classic Ivory

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

  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. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 05 W

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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 Very Light Neutral 110, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 10 Alabaster. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 10 AlabasterClosest shade matchVery Light Neutral 110Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour96#dcbea5#e1c1a6Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery fairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85WarmNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom 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 82/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Very Light Neutral 110.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • 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

PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 in Ivory LP5, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 10 Alabaster. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 10 AlabasterClosest overall alternativeIvory LP5Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour88#dcbea5#e6c4adVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth93LightLightSameDepth difference: 3.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery fairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom 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 compared66
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 82/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 in Ivory LP5.

Same or better

  • $5 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Very Light Neutral 110

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 Ivory LP5

Match price
$34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5 less (13%)

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

How these matches are scored

32 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.