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Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN 08 Linen 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 full coverage, with SPF, without talc.

  • 24 matches have no SPF listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: PÜR 4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 Fair Ivory LN2

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

Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
96
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $41 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 CN 08 Linen

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

Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
85
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $41 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. Shade match 90
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutal undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 91
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $14 more

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

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N4.5
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 30% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN 08 Linen (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. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1CR Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1CR Cool Rosy

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

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

    20.0 Medium

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 20.0 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW10

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW10

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $30

  4. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Natural Ivory

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Natural Ivory

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $11.99

  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Light

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Light

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium

    $12

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Crème 1.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Crème 1.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

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

PÜR 4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in Fair Ivory LN2, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in CN 08 Linen. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 08 LinenClosest shade matchFair Ivory LN2Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour95#dab39a#e0b79bVery close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth96Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
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 85/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To PÜR 4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in Fair Ivory LN2.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 08 Linen, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in CN 08 Linen. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 08 LinenClosest overall alternativeCN 08 LinenScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour93#dab39a#e2b89fVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth95Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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
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 stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 08 Linen.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

18 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 22%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

PÜR 4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 Fair Ivory LN2

Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $41 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 CN 08 Linen

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $8 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.