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· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Same medium coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Does not claim colour stability· Not marketed for dry/combination skin
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
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
92
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: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Does not claim colour stability· Not marketed for dry/combination skin
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Retailer shade note: intense medium shade, neutral undertone
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$14 less (36%)4.4 (33)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral undertones
The closest shade to Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation CN 74 Beige (Medium light · 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 match works
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 2R28 - Cool Sand, against Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in CN 74 Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCN 74 BeigeClosest match2R28 - Cool SandHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#cea07c#d2a27fLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared80
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/dry/combination skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 98/100High 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.
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.