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

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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 matchClosest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 127 Neutral

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Clinique
01 FairChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair
Finish and coverage: Matte · Light coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
127 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
100
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20.01 less (50%)

Your shade $40 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. #2 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    19C PETAL
    Shade match 90
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. 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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  3. #4 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    17C PORCELAIN
    Shade match 89
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (38%)

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

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    17N VANILLA
    Shade match 89
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (38%)

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

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. 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 match works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 127 Neutral, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 01 Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade01 FairClosest match127 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour95#eacab1#edc9adLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80LightBuildableCloseBuildable 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 · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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

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To L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 127 Neutral.

Same or better

  • $20.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than light coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BasePowder-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 18Not listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 127 Neutral

Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20.01 less (50%)

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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.