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Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation WN 125 Mahogany dupes and alternatives Clinique

Deep · Neutral · neutral pink 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: Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation 8N IN

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
Dior
8N IN
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
67
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$64SephoraSephora
Costs $25 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 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    57N Rich Neutral
    Shade match 92
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

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

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: deeper skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    56

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep skin tones with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 93
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Very deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Timaru
    Shade match 90
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very 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: D4.5 - deep with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Deep 3C
    Shade match 89
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: Deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation WN 125 Mahogany (Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    065 Coffee

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 065 Coffee

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $10.99

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    15 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 15 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Deep 6C

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Deep 6C

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $31

  4. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Bronze

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Bronze

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $11.99

  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    57G rich golden

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 57G rich golden

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Olive undertone

    $32

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

    7N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7N

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

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

Why the closest match works

Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 8N IN, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in WN 125 Mahogany. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeWN 125 MahoganyClosest match8N INScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#854c36#864c33Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkNeutralClosefrom 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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome 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
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 overall67
Skin type67Combination, dry, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 8N IN.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy 8N IN

Best price
$64SephoraSephora
Costs $25 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

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How these matches are scored

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.