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Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation 01 Fair dupes and alternatives Clinique

Fair

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 match: Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 3 W

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

Your shade
Clinique
01 FairChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair
Finish and coverage: Matte · Light coverage
The match
Makeup By Mario
3 W
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Porcelain (N-012)

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

Your shade
Clinique
01 FairChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair
Finish and coverage: Matte · Light coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Porcelain (N-012)
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $18 more

Your shade $40 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. #3 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    1C
    Shade match 89
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool subtle peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 90
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry/normal skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 89
    $38SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light (cool pink)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 89
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry/normal skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    1 C
    Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    3 Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 89
    $38SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    69

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 89
    $32SephoraSephora$8 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for combination/normal/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    25

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/normal/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: neutral natural beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 89
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims colour stability

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 88
    $32SephoraSephora$8 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for combination/normal/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    25

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/normal/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach light

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation 01 Fair (Fair) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    20S light sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 20S light sand

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

    1C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 1C

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $38

  3. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    11.0 Light Nude

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 11.0 Light Nude

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    NW11

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW11

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

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

    1R02

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R02

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $35

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 03 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 03 W

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 3 W, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 01 Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade01 FairClosest shade match3 WScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#eacab1#ebcaafLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim 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 overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 3 W.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFSPF 18Not listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Porcelain (N-012), against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 01 Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade01 FairClosest overall alternativePorcelain (N-012)Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour96#eacab1#edc9aeLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery fairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage60LightMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than light
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared72
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Porcelain (N-012).

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • SPF 15 instead of SPF 18

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 18SPF 15
OverlapPowder-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 3 W

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Porcelain (N-012)

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $18 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.