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Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation 02 Neutral Fair dupes and alternatives Clinique

Fair · Neutral 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: Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation 0N Neutral

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

Your shade
Clinique
02 Neutral FairChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Light coverage
The match
Dior
0N Neutral
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
94
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation Y 24

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

Your shade
Clinique
02 Neutral FairChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Light coverage
The match
Kryolan Professional Makeup
Y 24
Depth and undertone: Light
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
80
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Match price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6.90 more

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

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation 02 Neutral Fair (Fair · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    0.5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 0.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $38

  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Royal Icing 1.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Royal Icing 1.1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $31

  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 2.3

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 2.3

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $17

  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $42

  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Medium Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Medium Sand

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $8

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

    20.0 Medium (for neutral undertones)

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 20.0 Medium (for neutral undertones)

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $14

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

Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 0N Neutral, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 02 Neutral Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade02 Neutral FairClosest shade match0N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour88#e6d1bc#f1d6bfVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth94FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 3.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80LightBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 0N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in Y 24, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 02 Neutral Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade02 Neutral FairClosest overall alternativeY 24Score
Shade match55% of overall80
Colour84#e6d1bc#dac4afClose colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth83FairLightSome differenceDepth difference: 6.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70NeutralUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80LightBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
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 overall92
Skin type92Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 80/100Medium 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 Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in Y 24.

Same or better

  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Contains isopropyl alcohol
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 20%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (isopropyl alcohol)
SPFSPF 18Not listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation 0N Neutral

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation Y 24

Match price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6.90 more

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

How these matches are scored

31 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.