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Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation CN 52 Neutral dupes and alternatives Clinique

Light · Neutral · neutral pink 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 match: ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Formentera SF1

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Closest overall alternative: Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 1C

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

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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
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 95
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Light Neutral 140
    Shade match 93
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: Light with subtle pink undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    3 Neutral
    Shade match 91
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Very Light Cool 120
    Shade match 93
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: Very Light with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    20 Light Cool
    Shade match 94
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    1 C
    Shade match 94
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Very Light Neutral 110
    Shade match 87
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: Very light with neutral peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 95
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral pinky peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 87
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 95
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral tones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 91
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    4 Warm
    Shade match 83
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 83
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  15. Shade match 92
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral tones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Light Neutral Warm 130
    Shade match 83
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: Light with yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation CN 52 Neutral (Light · Neutral · neutral pink 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. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    1.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 1.5

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  2. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    22N light neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 22N light neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $32

  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Honey 1.7 Beige

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Honey 1.7 Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    0.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 0.5 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Sand 1.45

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Sand 1.45

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $39

  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    14.5 Light Buff

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 14.5 Light Buff

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Formentera SF1, against Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in CN 52 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 52 NeutralClosest shade matchFormentera SF1Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour99#e5c1a5#e5c0a3Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared70
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long 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 stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Formentera SF1.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 1C, against Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in CN 52 Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCN 52 NeutralClosest overall alternative1CScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour93#e5c1a5#edc8abVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth93LightFairCloseDepth difference: 3.7
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared85
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long 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, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 1C.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Formentera SF1

Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 1C

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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.