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Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer WN 12 Meringue dupes and alternatives Clinique

Light · Neutral · neutral golden 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 matchClosest overall alternative: MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Ecru

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty

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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 92
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (46%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable 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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  2. #3 · Palladio Beauty

    Build + Blend Foundation Stick

    Golden Honey
    Shade match 94
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$26.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    17 Light
    Shade match 93
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    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: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    18 Light
    Shade match 93
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    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: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #6 · Palladio Beauty

    Build + Blend Foundation Stick

    Natural Beige
    Shade match 90
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$26.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer WN 12 Meringue (Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 1

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $22

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    6 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 6 Medium

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    3

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 3

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

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

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    NW13

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW13

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Fair 1N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Fair 1N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Ecru, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in WN 12 Meringue. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeWN 12 MeringueClosest matchEcruScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour98#e5b88e#e6b78bLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom 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 87/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Ecru.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • 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 match
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 Ecru

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

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty

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.