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Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer WN 46 Golden Neutral dupes and alternatives Clinique

Medium 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, without talc.

  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Light To Medium Neutral

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

The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Light To Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25 less (61%)

Your shade $41 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 4.5

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

Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
67
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $28 more

Your shade $41 at Sephora

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

  1. Overall 82
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Overall 82
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Overall 81
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Overall 85
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: light golden medium with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Overall 82
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$29 less (71%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    4.1
    Overall 85
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $28 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light, warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Overall 79
    $39SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, cool-neutral 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 WN 46 Golden Neutral (Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. 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

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

    23.5 Medium Amber

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 23.5 Medium Amber

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

  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. 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

  5. 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

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cedar 3.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cedar 3.5

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

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

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Light To Medium Neutral, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in WN 46 Golden Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeWN 46 Golden NeutralClosest shade matchLight To Medium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#d5aa7d#d8ac81Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionFairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall · 3 of 5 compared55
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Light To Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • $25 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 4.5, against Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in WN 46 Golden Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeWN 46 Golden NeutralClosest overall alternative4.5Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#d5aa7d#ddaf85Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth95Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
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
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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 Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 4.5.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Light To Medium Neutral

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25 less (61%)

Your shade $41 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 4.5

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $28 more

Your shade $41 at Sephora

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.