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Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation 04 Neutral dupes and alternatives Clinique

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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form, without talc.

  • 7 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 5N

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

Your shade
Clinique
04 NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Light coverage
The match
Makeup By Mario
5N
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 25 Light Neutral

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

Your shade
Clinique
04 NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Light coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
25 Light Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$32 less (80%)

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

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 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    21 Light Neutral
    Shade match 97
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$32 less (80%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    11.5 N
    Shade match 98
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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 neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 98
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 97
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNot 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

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    CN 40 Cream Chamois
    Shade match 92
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    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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  6. Shade match 97
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageDoes 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

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    7 C
    Shade match 89
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Light Medium 9
    Shade match 98
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $29 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNo 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

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

Closest concealers

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

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    2

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 2

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium 3N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium 3N

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

  4. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cedar 3.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cedar 3.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 5.8

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 5.8

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $17

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

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 5N, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 04 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade04 NeutralClosest shade match5NScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#dcb18f#deb18fLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage60LightMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than light
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 compared85
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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 85/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 5N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 18Not listed
OverlapPowder-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

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 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#dcb18f#dbb294Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium 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 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 25 Light Neutral.

Same or better

  • $32 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 5N

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 25 Light Neutral

Best price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$32 less (80%)

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.