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Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation Light 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%).

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Closest shade match: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 260 Warm

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

Your shade
Clinique
LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
260 Warm
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29.01 less (59%)

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

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Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Golden Nude 16

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

Your shade
Clinique
LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Golden Nude 16
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
58
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9.50 less (19%)

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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    257 Warm
    Shade match 92
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same buildable coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    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

    View match
  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    253 Warm
    Shade match 91
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same buildable coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    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

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation Light (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. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC27

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC27

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

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  2. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Tan Neutral

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Tan Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $8

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  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.8 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.8 W

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Graham Cracker 4.1 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Graham Cracker 4.1 Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Warm Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Warm Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Tan

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Tan

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium

    $12

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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

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 260 Warm, against Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation in Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLightClosest shade match260 WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour98#e5a579#e6a377Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100BuildableBuildableSameSame buildable coverage
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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 83/100Shade 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 260 Warm.

Same or better

  • $29.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Same buildable coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 25%. 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Golden Nude 16, against Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation in Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLightClosest overall alternativeGolden Nude 16Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour93#e5a579#dea47eVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100BuildableBuildableSameSame buildable coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared58
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long 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 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 84/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Golden Nude 16.

Same or better

  • $9.50 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 260 Warm

Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29.01 less (59%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Golden Nude 16

Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9.50 less (19%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

32 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.