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Superbalanced Makeup Foundation 34 Light dupes and alternatives Clinique

Light medium · 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: L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation Rosy Light

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

Your shade
Clinique
34 LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
Rosy Light
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
97
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25.01 less (58%)

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Dune

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

Your shade
Clinique
34 LightChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
MERIT
Dune
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$5 less (12%)

Your shade $43 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. #3 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    2.5
    Shade match 89
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 91
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 90
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $27 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 90
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $29 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    Natural Beige
    Shade match 88
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24.01 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claimContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Contains listed fragrance

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 89
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$27.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    76
    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

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$13 less (30%)

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

    Differences: Slightly lighterBuildable rather than medium coverage

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

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$13 less (30%)

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

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

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

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 88
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    P 06
    Shade match 86
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3.90 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    1N0 Porcelain
    Shade match 88
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: very light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C3 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 89
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Medium Neutral
    Shade match 91
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$27 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 88
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5 less (12%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: for fair to light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    235 Medium Light
    Shade match 78
    $14.99TargetTarget$28.01 less (65%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo long-wear claimContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No long-wear claim · Contains listed fragrance

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$28.41 less (66%)

    Matches: Claims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearingAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  17. Shade match 79
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. Shade match 91
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$30.01 less (70%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    1R12 Cool Ivory
    Shade match 92
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair to light skin tones with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 88
    $42SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Claims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: for very light cool skin with a pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    1N06 Porcelain
    Shade match 89
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair skin tones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. Shade match 90
    $38SephoraSephora$5 less (12%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    40
    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 long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: for fair to light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. Shade match 89
    $50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7 more

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation 34 Light (Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    3.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 3.75

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

  2. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    370 Biscuit

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 370 Biscuit

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium

    $15.99

  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Sand Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Sand Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

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

    30.5 Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 30.5 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

  5. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    035 Deep

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 035 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $10.99

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Crème 1.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Crème 1.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

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 True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation in Rosy Light, against Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 34 Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade34 LightClosest shade matchRosy LightScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#e3ad93#e7b196Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (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 · 3 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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Combination, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation in Rosy Light.

Same or better

  • $25.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Dune, against Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 34 Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade34 LightClosest overall alternativeDuneScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour89#e3ad93#dcaf95Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 compared68
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Dune.

Same or better

  • $5 less
  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation Rosy Light

Match price
$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25.01 less (58%)

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Dune

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$5 less (12%)

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

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.