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Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 40 Cream Chamois dupes and alternatives Clinique

Light · Neutral · neutral golden 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 full coverage, without talc.

  • 3 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 220C

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

The match
Lancôme
220C
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N6

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

The match
MAC Cosmetics
N6
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    1N14 Beige
    Shade match 93
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

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

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light skin tones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    1N10 Ivory
    Shade match 93
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

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

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair to light skin tones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

    Fair Ivory LN2
    Shade match 93
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    12N Light
    Shade match 92
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 92
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · 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 medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Light Tan
    Shade match 96
    $11.97WalmartWalmart$27.03 less (69%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 95
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · 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 Peachy Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 93
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 93
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

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

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for very light warm skin with a yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    WN 38 Sesame
    Shade match 97
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, warm neutral undertone

    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 40 Cream Chamois (Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    290N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 290N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    5.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 5.5 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

  3. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Warm Peach

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Ginger

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Ginger

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 220C, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 40 Cream Chamois. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 40 Cream ChamoisClosest shade match220CScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e2b595#e1b597Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall28
Skin type28Combination, dry, oilyNormal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for oily 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 Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 220C.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for combination/dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N6, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 40 Cream Chamois. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 40 Cream ChamoisClosest overall alternativeN6Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour98#e2b595#e2b492Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull 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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed12-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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N6.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 220C

Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N6

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.