Beautler.Your beauty butler

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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form.

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

Closest shade match: Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation N6

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

Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
96
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $11 more

Your shade $41 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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%.

Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
85
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $41 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

More matches

Show
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

    View match
  2. Shade match 90
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  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

    View match
  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

    View match
  5. Shade match 87
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #8 · 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

    View match
  7. Shade match 88
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

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

    Differences: Slightly lighterMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #10 · 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

    View match

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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

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

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in N6, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in 6.75 Sesame. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade6.75 SesameClosest shade matchN6Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour96#d9ab98#deaf9bLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth96Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared55
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity7024-hour wear18-hour wearSome difference18-hour wear claimed against 24-hour 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 stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, oilyNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in N6.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation N6

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $11 more

Your shade $41 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.