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Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN 98 Cream Caramel dupes and alternatives Clinique

Medium tan · 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: Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer WN 98 Cream Caramel

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
85
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8 less (16%)

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 95
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    340
    Shade match 91
    $11.19$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$37.81 less (77%)

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

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityContains drying alcoholNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 93
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: MD3.5 - medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 91
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$11 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    115M
    Shade match 91
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (41%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finishDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Warm Yellow Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 94
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

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

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Peachy Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    505 Toffee
    Shade match 89
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (61%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    32N Middle Honey
    Shade match 92
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: medium with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$34.41 less (70%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Does not claim colour stability

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Caracas - Medium Dark 3.3
    Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: MD3.3 - medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 80
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: MD3 - Medium-deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · J.Cat Beauty

    Aquasurance Compact Foundation

    Golden Beige
    Shade match 94
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · L.A. Girl

    Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation

    Nude Beige
    Shade match 89
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$39 less (80%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · 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 98 Cream Caramel (Medium tan · 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

    WN 100 Deep Honey

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 100 Deep Honey

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    144

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 144

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

    $12.99

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    17W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 17W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 3

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $36

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Valley 8.25

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Valley 8.25

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    405 Toffee

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 405 Toffee

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan

    $15.99

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

Why the closest match works

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in WN 98 Cream Caramel, against Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in WN 98 Cream Caramel. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeWN 98 Cream CaramelClosest matchWN 98 Cream CaramelScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#c8864f#c8874fLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared85
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
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 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in WN 98 Cream Caramel.

Same or better

  • $8 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 25Not listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy WN 98 Cream Caramel

Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$8 less (16%)

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

How these matches are scored

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.