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Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 90 Sand dupes and alternatives Clinique

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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch BO33

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
95
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$70Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $31 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 · ColourPop

    Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation

    Medium Dark 147W
    Shade match 90
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$27 less (69%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    9
    Shade match 87
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    10 Warm
    Shade match 86
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    11 Warm
    Shade match 85
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: tan deep with warm bronze undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    23W Magnificent
    Shade match 83
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Warm 350
    Shade match 84
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    5.75
    Shade match 81
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for combination skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light medium, neutral golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    12 O
    Shade match 81
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertone and olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Light 70 W
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 83
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    6
    Shade match 80
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium, neutral olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

Closest concealers

  1. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    14 Light Peach

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 14 Light Peach

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Beech 6

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Beech 6

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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

    435 Bisque W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 435 Bisque W

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

    Deep Chestnut

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Deep Chestnut

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4 Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4 Warm

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $42

  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Natural

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Natural

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

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

Why the closest match works

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in BO33, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 90 Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 90 SandClosest matchBO33Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour90#b6946c#bf9870Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth95MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 93/100Medium 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 Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in BO33.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy BO33

Best price
$70Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $31 more

Your shade $39 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.