Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation WN 122 Clove dupes and alternatives Clinique
4.3 (1,754)·Deep · 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· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly deeper· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
73
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
67
Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$14 less (36%)4.3 (340)
Matches: Same warm undertone· Same matte finish· Claims 24-hour wear
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly deeper· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
74
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance
$9Ulta Beauty(product price)$30 less (77%)4.3 (644)
Matches: Same matte finish· Claims long-wearing· No drying alcohol listed
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
77
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
The closest shade to Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation WN 122 Clove (Deep · 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 match works
Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 44S Tan Sand, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in WN 122 Clove. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeWN 122 CloveClosest match44S Tan SandHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%83#875c27#8d601cClose colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull 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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity30%40Not listed16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 83/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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.
32 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.
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