Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Light Cool 2 dupes and alternatives Clinique
4.3 (600)·Fair · Cool 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· Same cool undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Retailer shade note: light skin with pink undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same cool undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than light coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
The closest shade to Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Light Cool 2 (Fair · Cool 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 match works
Temptu Perfect Canvas Foundation in 0.5C Alabaster, against Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Light Cool 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLight Cool 2Closest match0.5C AlabasterHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#edc8b2#efc9b2Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery fairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish35%78NaturalNatural matteCloseNatural matte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%80LightBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall58
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Combination, dry, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 83/100Shade 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.
30 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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