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Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 126 Espresso dupes and alternatives Clinique

Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation D 37

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Clinique
CN 126 EspressoChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Kryolan Professional Makeup
D 37
Depth and undertone: Very deep
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7.90 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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. #2 · Chanel

    ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation

    BR172
    Shade match 86
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: intense dark-deep shade, red undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    61N Espresso Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    39 Cocoa
    Shade match 90
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$24.03 less (62%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    rich 3 n
    Shade match 85
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (10%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    33

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: rich with 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 126 Espresso (Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    550 Suede C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 550 Suede C

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    16 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 16 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    45.5 Deep Ebony

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 45.5 Deep Ebony

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    7C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7C

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4N78

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N78

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Why the closest match works

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in D 37, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 126 Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 126 EspressoClosest matchD 37Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour96#644233#603f30Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70Neutral · neutral pinkUnknownSome differencefrom 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 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 overall84
Skin type84Combination, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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

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To Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in D 37.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Listed (isopropyl alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy D 37

Match price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7.90 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.