Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation 04 Neutral dupes and alternatives Clinique
4.3 (458)·Light medium · 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%).
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 neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than light coverage· Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
46
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
75
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
75
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: light medium with cool undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
92
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
75
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
98
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 medium with pink neutral undertones
The closest shade to Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation 04 Neutral (Light medium · Neutral undertone) 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
Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation in 20N, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 04 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade04 NeutralClosest shade match20NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#dcb18f#dcb291Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 80/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 25 Light Neutral, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 04 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade04 NeutralClosest overall alternative25 Light NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#dcb18f#dbb294Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 88/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
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.
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