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Superbalanced Makeup Foundation 72 Sunny dupes and alternatives Clinique

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 Tan Cool

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

Your shade
Clinique
72 SunnyChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Tan Cool
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
95
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: LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick Cinnamon 5C

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

Your shade
Clinique
72 SunnyChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
LIXR Beauty
Cinnamon 5C
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
84
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
80
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
$7 less (16%)

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

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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 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    21C Dynamic
    Shade match 85
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Milos SF8
    Shade match 82
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    28

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 86
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    28

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    4N1 Shell Beige
    Shade match 86
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    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: medium tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 79
    $36SephoraSephora$7 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium / deep - warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 84
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    28

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium-deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 82
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighter

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Tan Cool
    Shade match 84
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$27 less (63%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claim

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

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 83
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep skin with neutral/deep peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C5 Cool Medium
    Shade match 85
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Medium Cool
    Shade match 83
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (63%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Palladio Beauty

    Build + Blend Foundation Stick

    Almond
    Shade match 80
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28.01 less (65%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Tan Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $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
    88
    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. #16 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Neutral Warm 340
    Shade match 77
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with subtle peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  15. #17 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Deep Neutral Warm 330
    Shade match 76
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with neutral peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation 72 Sunny (Medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    390C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 390C

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $24

  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4C0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C0

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $34

  3. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Light Tan

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Light Tan

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12

  4. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW30

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW30

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4C

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $38

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

    32 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32 Tan Bronze

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $30

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 Tan Cool, against Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 72 Sunny. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade72 SunnyClosest shade matchTan CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour91#cc8c71#c9856bVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth95MediumMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCoolClosefrom 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 79/100Shade 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Tan Cool.

Same or better

  • $27 less
  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • 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

LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick in Cinnamon 5C, against Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 72 Sunny. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade72 SunnyClosest overall alternativeCinnamon 5CScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour81#cc8c71#ca916fClose colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finishnot comparableNaturalNot listedNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared80
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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 LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick in Cinnamon 5C.

Same or better

  • $7 less
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Tan Cool

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

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

LIXR Beauty Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick Cinnamon 5C

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
$7 less (16%)

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.