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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: Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Medium Neutral

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
Ulta Beauty Collection
Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
97
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (63%)

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 2.5

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
Hourglass
2.5
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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. 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

    View match
  2. 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

    View match
  3. #5 · 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

    View match

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

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Medium Neutral, against Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 34 Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade34 LightClosest shade matchMedium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour93#e3ad93#dbab95Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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 · 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)
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 80/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • $27 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 2.5, against Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 34 Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade34 LightClosest overall alternative2.5Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour90#e3ad93#e5b59bVery close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth94Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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 · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Combination, dry, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 2.5.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Medium Neutral

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (63%)

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 2.5

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.