Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation 03 Light dupes and alternatives Clinique
4.3 (458)·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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel· Not marketed for normal skin
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
75
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with warm olive undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
35
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
75
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: light with yellow peach undertones
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.
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
Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation in 225, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 03 Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade03 LightClosest shade match225How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%99#ddb287#ddb288Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 79/100Shade 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.
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 alternativeBD31How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%95#ddb287#ddb38dLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
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.
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.
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