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: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Does not claim colour stability· Not marketed for combination skin
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Same medium coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Does not claim colour stability· Not marketed for combination skin
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
The closest shade to Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation CN 0.5 Shell (Very fair · 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
Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Non-Acnegenic Foundation in 1N Big Sur, against Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in CN 0.5 Shell. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCN 0.5 ShellClosest shade match1N Big SurHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%96#f4e2d4#f3e3d4Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish35%56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared55
Longevity30%70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type100%0Normal, dry, combinationSensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 77/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 395 Rose Pearl, against Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in CN 0.5 Shell. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCN 0.5 ShellClosest overall alternative395 Rose PearlHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%91#f4e2d4#fde9d7Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 84/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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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