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Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation Matte Cream dupes and alternatives Clinique

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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%).

Only showing matches in liquid form.

  • 7 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 20 Light Cool

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

Your shade
Clinique
Matte CreamChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
20 Light Cool
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
100
Depth
100
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$32 less (80%)

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 140W

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

Your shade
Clinique
Matte CreamChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Gucci
140W
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $29 more

Your shade $40 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. #3 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    102L
    Shade match 89
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finishNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Very Fair with Cool Pink Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 90
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for fair neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 89
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $29 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light-medium shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 90
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNot marketed for normal/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC5
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 89
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNot marketed for normal/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 91
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Light, warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 88
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNot marketed for normal/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Warm Porcelain (W-016)
    Shade match 88
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Fair skin, warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Formentera SF1
    Shade match 91
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 92
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims transfer resistanceAdds SPF 27

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    CN 08 Linen
    Shade match 90
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimNot marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    4 Warm
    Shade match 92
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Clinique Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation Matte Cream (Light) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    0.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 0.5 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

    1.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 1.5

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 05 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 05 W

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    115

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 115

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    35H medium honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 35H medium honey

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Sand 1.45

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Sand 1.45

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral 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

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 20 Light Cool, against Clinique Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation in Matte Cream. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMatte CreamClosest shade match20 Light CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour100#e8c1a2#e8c1a2Looks identicalColour difference 0.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (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 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 overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 20 Light Cool.

Same or better

  • $32 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 140W, against Clinique Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation in Matte Cream. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMatte CreamClosest overall alternative140WScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour97#e8c1a2#ecc2a1Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full 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 compared54
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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 Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 140W.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 20 Light Cool

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$32 less (80%)

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 140W

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $29 more

Your shade $40 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.