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 natural finish· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: medium skin with golden undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
85
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: very intense dark-medium shade, golden undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
40
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
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.
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 match420WHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%99#ce9466#ce9465Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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, 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.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 495 Amber, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in CN 78 Nutty. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCN 78 NuttyClosest overall alternative495 AmberHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%94#ce9466#c88f62Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 88/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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.
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.
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