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%).
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.
The closest shade to Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation 40 Cream Chamois (Fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 1N Neutral, against Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 40 Cream Chamois. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade40 Cream ChamoisClosest shade match1N NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%95#f5cbb3#f2c8adLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared70
Longevity30%70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Combination, dry, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/dry/oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 20B Light Beige, against Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 40 Cream Chamois. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade40 Cream ChamoisClosest overall alternative20B Light BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%93#f5cbb3#fdd3bbVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%91FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 4.1
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.
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.
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