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Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation Medium Deep dupes and alternatives Clinique

Deep tan · 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%).

Closest shade match: RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation 99

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

Your shade
Clinique
Medium DeepChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
The match
RMS Beauty
99
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $10 more

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

Closest overall alternative: Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides Atelier D2

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

Your shade
Clinique
Medium DeepChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
The match
Westman Atelier
Atelier D2
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
40
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $49 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 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Deep 1N
    Shade match 89
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Hazelnut DG5
    Shade match 89
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (31%)

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

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: dark brown skin w/golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Marquises
    Shade match 86
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: MD5 - medium-deep to deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Macao
    Shade match 83
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: MD4 - medium-deep to deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    5N Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation Medium Deep (Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3N59

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N59

    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $36

  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Dark 5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Dark 5W

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4N2

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4N2

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $34

  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N9

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N9

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  6. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    495 Suede W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 495 Suede W

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation in 99, against Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation in Medium Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium DeepClosest shade match99Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#a96830#ad6733Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedRich deepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium 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 · 3 of 5 compared40
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
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation in 99.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear

Different

  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides in Atelier D2, against Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation in Medium Deep. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium DeepClosest overall alternativeAtelier D2Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour96#a96830#ab662fLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeep tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium 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 · 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 overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​normal skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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 Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides in Atelier D2.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for dry/oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation 99

Match price
$59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $10 more

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

Closest overall alternative

Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides Atelier D2

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $49 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.