Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation Medium dupes and alternatives Clinique
4.7 (544)·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%).
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: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage· Does not claim colour stability· Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for darker medium skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium - deep with warm golden undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium-deep with golden undertones
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.
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
Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in WN 76 Toasted Wheat, against Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation in Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMediumClosest shade matchWN 76 Toasted WheatHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#cd9064#d19367Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 87/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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.
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 4W1 Suntan, against Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation in Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMediumClosest overall alternative4W1 SuntanHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%97#cd9064#c98f64Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 91/100Shade 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.
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.
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