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Superbalanced Makeup Foundation 90 Sand 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%).

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  • 1 match has no coverage listed and is not shown.
  • 1 match has no skin type listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Milos SF8

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

Your shade
Clinique
90 SandChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
ILIA
Milos SF8
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
100
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 35 Medium Cool

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

Your shade
Clinique
90 SandChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
35 Medium Cool
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35 less (81%)

Your shade $43 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. #3 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    34 Medium Cool
    Shade match 88
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35 less (81%)

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

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    600 Cairo
    Shade match 88
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (44%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 92
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

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

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 87
    $36SephoraSephora$7 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: medium / deep - cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 86
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

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

    Differences: Slightly deeperNot marketed for combination/oily skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 88
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    4N2 Spiced Sand
    Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral subtle golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N6 Neutral Medium
    Shade match 89
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame 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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  9. Shade match 90
    $39.50SephoraSephora$3.50 less (8%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    56

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium-tan neutral skin with subtle rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. #12 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Tan Cool
    Shade match 86
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$27 less (63%)

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

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo long-wear claim

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    4C3 Softan
    Shade match 86
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Matte 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: Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with cool rosy-beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    235 Medium Light
    Shade match 80
    $14.99TargetTarget$28.01 less (65%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo long-wear claimContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  13. Shade match 88
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    53
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, cool pink

    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 90 Sand (Medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C1

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $34

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

    NW25

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW25

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

  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

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12

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

    4C

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $38

  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    395 Walnut

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 395 Walnut

    • Looks identical
    • Medium

    $15.99

  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

    • Very 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

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Milos SF8, against Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 90 Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade90 SandClosest shade matchMilos SF8Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour94#d79370#d29572Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 overall28
Skin type28Combination, dry, oilyNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Milos SF8.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 35 Medium Cool, against Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 90 Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade90 SandClosest overall alternative35 Medium CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour92#d79370#de956cVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
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 overall90
Skin type90Combination, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 35 Medium Cool.

Same or better

  • $35 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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Milos SF8

Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 35 Medium Cool

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35 less (81%)

Your shade $43 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.