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Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation 03 Light dupes and alternatives Clinique

Light medium

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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Only showing matches with a matte finish.

  • 2 matches have no finish listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation 3WO Warm Olive

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
Dior
3WO Warm Olive
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Olive · warm olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $20 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BD31

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
Chanel
BD31
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $29 more

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

Ulta BeautyView 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 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    350 Bisque (W)
    Shade match 89
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageContains listed fragranceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Natural Tan (W-054)
    Shade match 91
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Medium, warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    5WN
    Shade match 89
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch 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

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    20N light neutral
    Shade match 89
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 38 Stone
    Shade match 91
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)

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

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo long-wear claimNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L.A. Girl

    Pro.Matte Foundation

    Beige
    Shade match 89
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$30 less (75%)

    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
    89
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · 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

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  8. #10 · 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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  9. #11 · 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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  10. #12 · 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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  11. #13 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 46 Golden Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo long-wear claimNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · 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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  13. #15 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (60%)

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

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo long-wear claimNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    92

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · 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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  15. #17 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light To Medium Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (60%)

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

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverageNo long-wear claimNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · No SPF

    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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 3WO Warm Olive, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 03 Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade03 LightClosest shade match3WO Warm OliveScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour99#ddb287#deb389Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownOlive · warm oliveSome 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 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 3WO Warm Olive.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BD31, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 03 Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade03 LightClosest overall alternativeBD31Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour95#ddb287#ddb38dLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarm · goldenSome 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 compared80
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)
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 86/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BD31.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. 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

Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation 3WO Warm Olive

Match price
$60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $20 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BD31

Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $29 more

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

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.