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Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN 78 Nutty dupes and alternatives Clinique

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: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 420W

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

Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $12 more

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6

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

Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
59
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty

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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    495 Amber
    Shade match 88
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22.01 less (54%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Contains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Aruba - Medium 6
    Shade match 93
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

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

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: M6 - medium to medium-deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Cadiz - Medium Dark 3
    Shade match 93
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: MD3 - medium-deep with neutral undertones, and a golden tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    490 Golden Amber
    Shade match 84
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22.01 less (54%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 92
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stabilityContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 82
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: level-two medium with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $12.59$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28.41 less (69%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stabilityContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    10 Medium
    Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW45
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium mahogany with rosy undertones for medium to dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 83
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    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 78 Nutty (Medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    14N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 14N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Sienna 6.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Sienna 6.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium Tan 3.5C

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium Tan 3.5C

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $31

  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.8 N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    410 Almond

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 410 Almond

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

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

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 420W, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in CN 78 Nutty. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 78 NuttyClosest shade match420WScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour99#ce9466#ce9465Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall67
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 420W.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in CN 78 Nutty. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 78 NuttyClosest overall alternativeHuahine - Medium Dark 2.6Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour96#ce9466#d39564Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 · 4 of 5 compared59
Longevity6024-hour wear16-hour wearSome difference16-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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 NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. 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 listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 420W

Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $12 more

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.