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Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation Light Medium 1 dupes and alternatives Clinique

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%).

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Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC44

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

Your shade
Clinique
Light Medium 1Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC44
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$10 less (20%)

Your shade $49 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Medium Warm

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

Your shade
Clinique
Light Medium 1Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Medium Warm
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33 less (67%)

Your shade $49 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView 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. #3 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    CN 58 Honey
    Shade match 95
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 56 Cashew
    Shade match 93
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Urban Decay

    Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    17
    Shade match 97
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 48 Oat
    Shade match 92
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    257 Warm
    Shade match 96
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    4C
    Shade match 90
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (22%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium with cool, subtle neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    8.5 Medium-Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 8.5 Medium-Tan

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Sucre D'orge

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Sucre D'orge

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Deep Chestnut

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Deep Chestnut

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC25

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC25

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

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Fawn 4.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Fawn 4.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium Tan 3.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium Tan 3.5W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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 NC44, 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 matchNC44Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#dfa775#e0a674Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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 type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC44.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Medium Warm, 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 alternativeMedium WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#dfa775#dea77aLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared70
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Medium Warm.

Same or better

  • $33 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. 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 listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC44

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$10 less (20%)

Your shade $49 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Medium Warm

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33 less (67%)

Your shade $49 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.