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Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer WN 24 Cork dupes and alternatives Clinique

Light medium · 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%).

Only showing matches with a matte finish, without talc.

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW18

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

Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$2 less (5%)

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC15

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

Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
76
Skin (Skin suitability)
67
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$2 less (5%)

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. Shade match 93
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair Medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 93
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for light neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 93
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for very light neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    C40
    Shade match 90
    $39SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

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

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 30% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Golden Beige
    Shade match 93
    $11.97WalmartWalmart$29.03 less (71%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer WN 24 Cork (Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden 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

    2W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2W Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $42

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

    NC17.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  3. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    10 Light Golden

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 10 Light Golden

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

    $32

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

    2

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 2

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    375 Latte

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 375 Latte

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium

    $15.99

  6. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light/Medium 2.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light/Medium 2.5W

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

    $31

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW18, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in WN 24 Cork. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeWN 24 CorkClosest shade matchNW18Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#dbac82#d9a981Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionFairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared61
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
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 stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW18.

Same or better

  • $2 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC15, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in WN 24 Cork. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeWN 24 CorkClosest overall alternativeNC15Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour95#dbac82#ddb084Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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 overall76
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 stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type67Normal, dry, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC15.

Same or better

  • $2 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

17 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 30%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW18

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$2 less (5%)

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC15

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$2 less (5%)

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.