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Redness Solutions Makeup SPF 15 Calming Neutral dupes and alternatives Clinique

Medium 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer CN 40 Cream Chamois

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Clinique
Calming NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Clinique
CN 40 Cream Chamois
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$41SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

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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. #2 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 28 Ivory
    Shade match 95
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    6.5 Buttermilk
    Shade match 85
    $41SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Wet n Wild

    PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Golden Beige
    Shade match 83
    $5.24$7.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$34.76 less (87%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    30

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 2

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $22

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

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    385 Amber

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 385 Amber

    • Close colour
    • Medium light

    $15.99

  4. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    2

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 2

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  5. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light 2C

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light 2C

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Natural

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Natural

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in CN 40 Cream Chamois, against Clinique Redness Solutions Makeup SPF 15 in Calming Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCalming NeutralClosest matchCN 40 Cream ChamoisScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#cfa37c#caa17cLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.4
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 · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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

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To Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in CN 40 Cream Chamois.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

17 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy CN 40 Cream Chamois

Best price
$41SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

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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.