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The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Palomino dupes and alternatives MERIT

Fair · Cool 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Light Cool 2

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
Clinique
Light Cool 2
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
78
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $11 more

Your shade $38 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. #2 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    9C Supreme
    Shade match 97
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light-medium cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 95
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: L2.5 - Light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 97
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    20B Light Beige
    Shade match 98
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with cool, pink or rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C2 Cool Light
    Shade match 98
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 97
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $31 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light shade, rosy undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 96
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 98
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for normal/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 89
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 88
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 96
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $31 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light shade, rosy undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    21N Eburnean
    Shade match 89
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (37%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: neutral light with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #15 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    O 11
    Shade match 91
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8.90 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 87
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 89
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $31 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #18 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    19C PETAL
    Shade match 96
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (34%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #19 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    8 Light Cool
    Shade match 96
    $38SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: cool beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. Shade match 82
    $32SephoraSephora$6 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for normal/combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach light

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 97
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light medium with cool rosy beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #22 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 77
    $30TargetTarget$8 less (21%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  22. #23 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    20 Fair
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. Shade match 96
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $43 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertone

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light-medium shade, rosy undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #25 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F3
    Shade match 95
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (61%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Claims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: For light skin tones with a neutral pink undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #26 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    710 Maricao
    Shade match 84
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (37%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #27 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    215 Natural Ivory
    Shade match 80
    $14.99TargetTarget$23.01 less (61%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

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

    Colour not compared · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  27. Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #29 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    11N Floral White
    Shade match 78
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14 less (37%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  29. #30 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    18C Seashell
    Shade match 77
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (37%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Palomino (Fair · Cool 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

    150C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 150C

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $24

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

    1C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 1C

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $38

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3C Cool

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3C Cool

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $42

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    27B light-medium beige

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 27B light-medium beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $32

  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Crème Brulee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Crème Brulee

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $36

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 2.6

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 2.6

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $17

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Light Cool 2, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Palomino. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadePalominoClosest matchLight Cool 2Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#efc9b2#edc8b2Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (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 · 4 of 5 compared78
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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

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To Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Light Cool 2.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 45

Different

  • Not marketed for normal skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 45
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy Light Cool 2

Best price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $11 more

Your shade $38 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.