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Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 52 Neutral dupes and alternatives Clinique

Light · Neutral 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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  • 29 matches have no SPF listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Warm Sand (NW-032)

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
Bobbi Brown
Neutral Warm Sand (NW-032)
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
84
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
84out of 100
Colour
80
Depth
97
Undertone
85
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $19 more

Your shade $39 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 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Cool Ivory (C-026)
    Shade match 82
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Extra light, cool 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 52 Neutral (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Meringue 2.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Meringue 2.1 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $31

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    170W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 170W

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $24

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

    Medium Sand

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

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $8

  4. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    6.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 6.5

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  5. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 40 Cream Chamois

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 40 Cream Chamois

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Sand 1.45

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Sand 1.45

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $39

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

Why the closest match works

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Warm Sand (NW-032), against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 52 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 52 NeutralClosest matchNeutral Warm Sand (NW-032)Score
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour80#dcc2a0#e8c398Close colourColour difference 3.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 84/100High 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Warm Sand (NW-032).

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy Neutral Warm Sand (NW-032)

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $19 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

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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.