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Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 6.75 Sesame dupes and alternatives Clinique

Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink 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%).

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Closest shade match: Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Medium Neutral

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

Your shade
Clinique
6.75 SesameChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25 less (61%)

Your shade $41 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 14C Phenomenal

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

Your shade
Clinique
6.75 SesameChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Benefit Cosmetics
14C Phenomenal
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
85
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $41 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    12N Major
    Shade match 87
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: light-medium neutral-peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MERIT

    The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Dune
    Shade match 87
    $38SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair-light (cool)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    3
    Shade match 89
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    1.5
    Shade match 88
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: very fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    6.5
    Shade match 85
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $19 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    4.5
    Shade match 84
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Natasha Denona

    Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation

    N6
    Shade match 93
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer 6.75 Sesame (Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    06 Fair Rosy

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 06 Fair Rosy

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.3 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.3 N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    3.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 3.75

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Silk 2.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Silk 2.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Cool Rosy

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    30.5 Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 30.5 Tan

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Medium Neutral, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in 6.75 Sesame. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade6.75 SesameClosest shade matchMedium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour96#d9ab98#dbab95Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (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 compared55
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • $25 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 14C Phenomenal, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in 6.75 Sesame. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade6.75 SesameClosest overall alternative14C PhenomenalScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour92#d9ab98#d0a594Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth93Light mediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 3.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (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 · 3 of 5 compared85
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour 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 stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 14C Phenomenal.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 29%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Medium Neutral

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25 less (61%)

Your shade $41 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation 14C Phenomenal

Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $41 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

31 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.