Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Medium Cool 2 dupes and alternatives Clinique
4.3 (600)·Medium light · 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: Medium 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
74
Skin suitability
28
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Light-medium with cool undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same cool undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium skin with pink undertones
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$35 less (71%)4.1 (33)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same cool undertone· Same light coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· No long-wear claim· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
28
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
28
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
80
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily skin · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same light coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Same natural finish
Differences: Full rather than light coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full 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 · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Medium with Cool Neutral Undertones
$39.50Ulta Beauty(product price)$9.50 less (19%)4.6 (919)
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: for medium rich neutral skin with a peach hue
The closest shade to Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Medium Cool 2 (Medium light · 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 shade match works
Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation in 8, against Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Medium Cool 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium Cool 2Closest shade match8How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#d89f7b#d7a17dLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish35%56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage30%100LightLightSameSame light coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall60
Skin type100%60Combination, dry, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/dry 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.
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 4N2 Tea, against Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Medium Cool 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium Cool 2Closest overall alternative4N2 TeaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%95#d89f7b#d69b79Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 86/100Shade match 88/100High 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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