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Redness Solutions Makeup SPF 15 Calming Alabaster 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 Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Balos ST3

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

Your shade
Clinique
Calming AlabasterChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
ILIA
Balos ST3
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation 22.5

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

Your shade
Clinique
Calming AlabasterChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
RMS Beauty
22.5
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $19 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

More matches

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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. #3 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    18N Fair-Light Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $40SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair to light skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    2N
    Shade match 92
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Revolution Beauty

    Superdewy Cushion Foundation

    Light Neutral
    Shade match 94
    $9.80$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$30.20 less (76%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    320 Versatile Amande III (N)
    Shade match 90
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishContains listed fragranceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$10 less (25%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    2WN
    Shade match 85
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 76
    $30TargetTarget$10 less (25%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Redness Solutions Makeup SPF 15 Calming Alabaster (Light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  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

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    4 Fair

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 4 Fair

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Fair 1N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Fair 1N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Light 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Light 4

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW13

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW13

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    0 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 0 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

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 Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 in Balos ST3, against Clinique Redness Solutions Makeup SPF 15 in Calming Alabaster. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCalming AlabasterClosest shade matchBalos ST3Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#edc39b#edc79fLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightFairCloseDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Neutral · neutral pinkNeutral · neutral pinkSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared55
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage60MediumLightSome differenceLight coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · none of 5 comparable50
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall28
Skin type28Combination, dry, oilyNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry skin
Overall match 76/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 in Balos ST3.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • SPF 40 instead of SPF 15

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 40
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation in 22.5, against Clinique Redness Solutions Makeup SPF 15 in Calming Alabaster. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCalming AlabasterClosest overall alternative22.5Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#edc39b#f1c49aLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightFairCloseDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Combination, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation in 22.5.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear

Different

  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Balos ST3

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation 22.5

Match price
$59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $19 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

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.