Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation Light Medium 1 dupes and alternatives Clinique
4.7 (544)·Light medium · Warm 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%).
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Light rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: MD1 - Medium-deep with warm undertones, and a golden tone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than buildable coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
99
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Retailer shade note: Medium with golden undertones
The closest shade to Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation Light Medium 1 (Light medium · Warm 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
Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Glow Illuminating Foundation in Tan, against Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation in Light Medium 1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLight Medium 1Closest shade matchTanHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#dfa775#e1a978Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 86/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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.
Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint in 9, against Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation in Light Medium 1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLight Medium 1Closest overall alternative9How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#dfa775#d9a677Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 90/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
33 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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