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· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability· Not marketed for normal/dry skin
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
30
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/dry skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
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
84
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% 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 · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Medium to tan neutral undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a blurring effect· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: M4 - Medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and a peach tone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
33
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
33
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
33
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
The closest shade to Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 CN 62 Porcelain Beige (Medium light · 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
Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Serum Foundation in F9.5NC, against Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 62 Porcelain Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCN 62 Porcelain BeigeClosest shade matchF9.5NCHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#d9a880#d5a885Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 69/100Shade 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.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW18, against Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 62 Porcelain Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCN 62 Porcelain BeigeClosest overall alternativeNW18How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%99#d9a880#d9a981Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared49
Longevity30%3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.
33 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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