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Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Foundation 02 Stay Neutral dupes and alternatives Clinique

Medium light · Neutral 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: Essence Foundation Stick 180

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Clinique
02 Stay NeutralChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Light coverage
The match
Essence
180
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$34.01 less (83%)

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView 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 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    5
    Shade match 93
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Nudestix

    Tinted Cover Foundation

    Nude 4
    Shade match 94
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame light coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Nudestix

    Tinted Cover Foundation

    Nude 3.5
    Shade match 92
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame light coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · MERIT

    The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Bone
    Shade match 89
    $38SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair (cool)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    4.5
    Shade match 88
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Warm 300
    Shade match 89
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with golden peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Medium Beige 12
    Shade match 95
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1.50 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    56

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light neutral skin with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Tan Neutral 280
    Shade match 86
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium Tan with warm peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Foundation 02 Stay Neutral (Medium light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Natural Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Natural Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Perfect Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Perfect Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Suede 6.6

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Suede 6.6

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer

    3.5N

    Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer, shade 3.5N

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $33

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    32.0 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32.0 Tan Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Why the closest match works

Essence Foundation Stick in 180, against Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Foundation in 02 Stay Neutral. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade02 Stay NeutralClosest match180Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour91#cea289#d5a284Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match 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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Combination, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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

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To Essence Foundation Stick in 180.

Same or better

  • $34.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BasePowder-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Where to buy 180

Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$34.01 less (83%)

Your shade $41 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.