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Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation WN 118 Amber dupes and alternatives Clinique

Deep tan · 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: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Warm Almond (W-086)

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
Bobbi Brown
Warm Almond (W-086)
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium 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. Shade match 91
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F13.5N
    Shade match 83
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (64%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: dark or deep skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    39W CARAMEL
    Shade match 91
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (36%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Almond (N-080)
    Shade match 89
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

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

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Dark, neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    NY12
    Shade match 78
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $16 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    33

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: dark neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    NP13
    Shade match 77
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    33

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: dark neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 85
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with very warm, golden or olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

    47H Tan-Deep Honey
    Shade match 84
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 90
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for deep warm skin with a golden hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 79
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly lighterOlive rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Olive rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: dark with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    39 Medium Deep Warm
    Shade match 86
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    56

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · Poom

    Natural Glow Hydrating Foundation

    #500 - Deep Tan Neutral
    Shade match 77
    $48Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: deep tan neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 89
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · 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: dark or deep skin tones with a neutral warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 88
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishNo drying alcohol listed

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with an olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #17 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    430 Rio
    Shade match 83
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 33% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin w/ golden olive 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 WN 118 Amber (Deep tan · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3N59

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N59

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $36

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

    495 Suede W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 495 Suede W

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Dark 5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Dark 5W

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6W

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    21W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 21W

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $30

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 Warm Almond (W-086), against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in WN 118 Amber. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeWN 118 AmberClosest matchWarm Almond (W-086)Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#a6692c#aa692dLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom 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 86/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Warm Almond (W-086).

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm 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

  • 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 Warm Almond (W-086)

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.