Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation 06 Deep 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
90
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 neutral undertones
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
89
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 peach undertones
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
89
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: medium skin with cool undertones
Matches: Very close 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
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · 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 cool undertones
The closest shade to Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation 06 Deep (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
Temptu Perfect Canvas Foundation in 3N Buff, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 06 Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade06 DeepClosest shade match3N BuffHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%99#d7aa8d#d6a98cLooks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish35%78MatteNatural matteCloseNatural matte finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80LightBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Combination, dry, normal, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 BR32, against Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 18 Foundation in 06 Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade06 DeepClosest overall alternativeBR32How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%93#d7aa8d#dcb095Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Overall match 85/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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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