Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 90 Sand dupes and alternatives Clinique
4.3 (1,754)·Medium · 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%).
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.
Matches: Same warm undertone· Same matte finish· Claims long-wearing
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Same warm undertone· Same matte finish· Claims long-wearing
Differences: Slightly lighter· Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 90 Sand (Medium · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion in 34W TOFFEE, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 90 Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCN 90 SandClosest shade match34W TOFFEEHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%95#b6946c#bc976dLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 85/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder in 3.5, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 90 Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCN 90 SandClosest overall alternative3.5How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%81#b6946c#c1946bClose colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevity30%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Combination, dry, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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.
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.