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Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN 12 Meringue dupes and alternatives Clinique

Light · 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 2WN

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
49
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$11 less (22%)

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

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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. Shade match 93
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41 less (84%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 92
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for fair neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    18 Light
    Shade match 95
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    16 Light
    Shade match 93
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

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

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

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    18N Fair-Light Neutral
    Shade match 83
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair to light skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 93
    $39.50SephoraSephora$9.50 less (19%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    56

    Looks identical · 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: very fair neutral skin with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 92
    $39.50SephoraSephora$9.50 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    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: very light warm skin with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Revolution Beauty

    Superdewy Cushion Foundation

    Fair Neutral Warm
    Shade match 96
    $9.80$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$39.20 less (80%)

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    29
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN 12 Meringue (Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 40 Cream Chamois

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 40 Cream Chamois

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    1N0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 1N0

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

    $34

  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW13

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW13

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Shortbread

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Shortbread

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Fair 1N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Fair 1N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $22

  6. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Fair Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Fair Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 2WN, against Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in WN 12 Meringue. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeWN 12 MeringueClosest match2WNScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#ecbf98#e9be9aLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared49
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, oilyDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 2WN.

Same or better

  • $11 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 25Not listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy 2WN

Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$11 less (22%)

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

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.