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Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN 20 Fair 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%).

Closest shade match: Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation 70 Vanilla

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

Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
92
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2 more

Your shade $41 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Dune

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

Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

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. #3 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    3
    Shade match 90
    $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
    90
    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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  2. #4 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 62 Porcelain Beige
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 85
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 85
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 85
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $29 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 92
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Very Fair Cool
    Shade match 93
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$25 less (61%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 92
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (61%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light Cool
    Shade match 92
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (61%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 91
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 91
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

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

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: cool pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Light to Medium Cool
    Shade match 92
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$25 less (61%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Both claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Fair Cool
    Shade match 89
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (61%)

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

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN 20 Fair (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

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Natural Ivory

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Natural Ivory

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $11.99

  4. 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

  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

    • Very close colour
    • 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

    • 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

Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 70 Vanilla, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in CN 20 Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 20 FairClosest shade match70 VanillaScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour92#d8b39b#e0baa3Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth92Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 3.8
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Neutral · neutral pinkNeutral · neutral pinkSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, oilyCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 70 Vanilla.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish

Different

  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for normal skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

18 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 27%. 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 listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Dune, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in CN 20 Fair. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 20 FairClosest overall alternativeDuneScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour89#d8b39b#dcaf95Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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 MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Dune.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation 70 Vanilla

Best price
$43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2 more

Your shade $41 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Dune

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $41 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.