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

  • 6 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 28 matches have no SPF listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation CN 126 Espresso

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
Clinique
CN 126 Espresso
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
94
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

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

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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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

Why the closest match works

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in CN 126 Espresso, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 126 Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 126 EspressoClosest matchCN 126 EspressoScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour88#644233#623b2cVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth94Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral pinkNeutral · neutral pinkSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared40
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in CN 126 Espresso.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

15 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 20%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy CN 126 Espresso

Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

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.