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Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation 03 Light 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 match: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Barcelona - Medium 4

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

Your shade
Clinique
03 LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium
Finish and coverage: Matte · Light coverage
The match
NARS
Barcelona - Medium 4
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation Beige

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

Your shade
Clinique
03 LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium
Finish and coverage: Matte · Light coverage
The match
L.A. Girl
Beige
Depth and undertone: Light medium
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
72
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Low confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$30 less (75%)

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty · lowest price $9.49 at CVS

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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 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    650 Alexandria
    Shade match 91
    $14.40$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$25.60 less (64%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    63
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for light skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer

    02 Alabaster
    Shade match 89
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    63
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer

    08 Golden Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    63
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

    175
    Shade match 91
    $40SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Cashew
    Shade match 91
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25.50 less (64%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    59
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: fair shade with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    610 Cebu
    Shade match 89
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16 less (40%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than light coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    63
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than light coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for light skin w/ neutral undertones

    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 03 Light (Light medium) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    4

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 4

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

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  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4 Warm Olive

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4 Warm Olive

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 90 Sand

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 90 Sand

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    415 Bisque W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 415 Bisque W

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Cookie Dough 4.3 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Cookie Dough 4.3 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    10 Light Golden

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 10 Light Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    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

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Barcelona - Medium 4, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 03 Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade03 LightClosest shade matchBarcelona - Medium 4Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour98#ddb287#deb285Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarm · goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared49
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-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 overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 76/100Shade 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 NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Barcelona - Medium 4.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • 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 siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 18Not listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Beige, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 03 Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade03 LightClosest overall alternativeBeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour95#ddb287#d9ad80Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared72
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 2 of 5 compared80
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 89/100Low 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 L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation in Beige.

Same or better

  • $30 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Both claim long-wearing

Different

  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Closest shade match

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Barcelona - Medium 4

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

L.A. Girl Pro.Matte Foundation Beige

Match price
$10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$30 less (75%)

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty · lowest price $9.49 at CVS

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

33 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.