Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation WN 98 Cream Caramel dupes and alternatives Clinique
4.3 (6,833)·Medium · Neutral · neutral golden 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: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does 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: medium skin with neutral undertones
$29Ulta Beauty(product price)$10 less (26%)4.6 (558)
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Natural matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
90
Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Medium with Warm Yellow Undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Retailer shade note: very intense dark-medium shade, golden undertone
$29Ulta Beauty(product price)$10 less (26%)4.6 (558)
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Natural matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
90
Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Medium/Tan with Warm Undertones
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· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · 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
Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm undertones
$12.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$26.01 less (67%)4.4 (41,209)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
The closest shade to Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation WN 98 Cream Caramel (Medium · Neutral · neutral golden 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
L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint in Medium N230, against Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in WN 98 Cream Caramel. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeWN 98 Cream CaramelClosest shade matchMedium N230How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#c78f5f#c28d61Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 80/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 240N Clay, against Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in WN 98 Cream Caramel. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeWN 98 Cream CaramelClosest overall alternative240N ClayHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%99#c78f5f#c88f5eLooks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 · 3 of 5 compared70
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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/dry/combination skin
Overall match 93/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
32 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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