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Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation Medium dupes and alternatives Clinique

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: Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C 330

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

Your shade
Clinique
MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
The match
Maybelline
330
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$12.59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$36.41 less (74%)

Your shade $49 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 495 Amber

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

Your shade
Clinique
MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
495 Amber
Depth and undertone: Medium
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$30.01 less (61%)

Your shade $49 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

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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 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    C4
    Shade match 95
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: light neutral golden with peachy undertone for light skin -- **(please note that C4 is lighter than C3.5)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    10 Medium
    Shade match 92
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW35
    Shade match 93
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (6%)

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: tawny beige with neutral undertone for medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW22
    Shade match 93
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: warm beige with rosy undertone for light to medium skin

    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 Medium (Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 114 Golden

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 114 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

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  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    400W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 400W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.8 N

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    400

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 400

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    11.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 11.5

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C in 330, against Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation in Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMediumClosest shade match330Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#cd9064#d19261Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull 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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared55
Longevity40Not listed24-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
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 81/100Shade 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 Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C in 330.

Same or better

  • $36.41 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 22%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 495 Amber, against Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation in Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMediumClosest overall alternative495 AmberScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour95#cd9064#c88f62Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70Neutral · neutral goldenUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity40Not listed32-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 stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
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 89/100Medium 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 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 495 Amber.

Same or better

  • $30.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims 32-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. 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 listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C 330

Best price
$12.59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$36.41 less (74%)

Your shade $49 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 495 Amber

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$30.01 less (61%)

Your shade $49 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

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.