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: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin
Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN 28 Ivory (Medium light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone) 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
Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 43 Nude Beige, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in CN 28 Ivory. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCN 28 IvoryClosest shade match43 Nude BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#d2a985#daac88Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared55
Longevity30%7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, oilyCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.
MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Linen, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in CN 28 Ivory. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCN 28 IvoryClosest overall alternativeLinenHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%96#d2a985#d8ac86Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity30%7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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.
30 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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