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Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation WN 48 Oat dupes and alternatives Clinique

Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden 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%).

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Closest shade match: Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Glow Illuminating Foundation Medium

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Clinique
WN 48 OatChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Laura Geller
Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$1 less (3%)

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Medium Warm

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Clinique
WN 48 OatChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Medium Warm
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23 less (59%)

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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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. #3 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15

    Tan Nude 17
    Shade match 93
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: for medium rich warm skin with a golden hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light
    Shade match 96
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    8 Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    355 Bisque (C)
    Shade match 88
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    257 Warm
    Shade match 93
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (49%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light Medium 1
    Shade match 92
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    253 Warm
    Shade match 93
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (49%)

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

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Beige 13
    Shade match 91
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $0.50 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    56

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light warm skin with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Light 20 Neutral
    Shade match 92
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for very light neutral skin with a peach hue

    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 48 Oat (Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC37

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC37

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Fawn 4.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Fawn 4.5

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Warm Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Warm Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Tan Neutral

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Tan Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 98 Cream Caramel

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 98 Cream Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Glow Illuminating Foundation in Medium, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in WN 48 Oat. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeWN 48 OatClosest shade matchMediumScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#dfa476#dea47bLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared54
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared66
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall84
Skin type84Combination, dry, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade 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 Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Glow Illuminating Foundation in Medium.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Medium Warm, against Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in WN 48 Oat. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeWN 48 OatClosest overall alternativeMedium WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour96#dfa476#dea77aLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
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 93/100Shade 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Medium Warm.

Same or better

  • $23 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol denat.)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Glow Illuminating Foundation Medium

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$1 less (3%)

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Medium Warm

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23 less (59%)

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

34 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.