Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 CN 116 Spice dupes and alternatives Clinique
3.9 (4,681)·Deep tan · Neutral · neutral pink 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Retailer shade note: dark skin with neutral beige undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
50
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
56
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: dark cool skin with red undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: deep with neutral yellow undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
48
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: D2 - deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
The closest shade to Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 CN 116 Spice (Deep tan · Neutral · neutral pink 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
Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation in NP13, against Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 116 Spice. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCN 116 SpiceClosest shade matchNP13How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%97#a1673b#a4693dLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type100%0Normal, dry, oilyCombinationMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 76/100Shade 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.
bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Deep 55 Cool, against Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 116 Spice. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCN 116 SpiceClosest overall alternativeDeep 55 CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%91#a1673b#99643cVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Overall match 88/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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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