Clinique Perfectly Real™ Compact Makeup 118 dupes - verified by color distance

We measured Clinique Perfectly Real™ Compact Makeup 118 (neutral undertone, fair depth) against every shade we track across 26 brands. The closest dupe is Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ All-Smooth Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in Shade 03 - near-identical (ΔE 0.0).

BrandProductShadeUndertoneDepthMatchPrice
CliniqueRepairwear Laser Focus™ All-Smooth Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15Shade 03NeutralFairnear-identical (ΔE 0.0)$36
SmashboxCamera Ready BB Cream SPF 35NEW SHADE! FAIR/LIGHTNeutralFairnear-identical (ΔE 0.6)$39
SmashboxCamera Ready CC CreamNEW SHADE! FAIR/LIGHTNeutralFairnear-identical (ΔE 0.6)$42
SmashboxHalo HD Foundation SPF 153NeutralFairnear-identical (ΔE 0.6)$45
NyxTotal Control Drop FoundationLight IvoryNeutralFairnear-identical (ΔE 0.9)$14
CliniqueEven Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15CN 02 BreezeNeutralFairnear-identical (ΔE 1.0)$28
Rejuva MineralsPressed Powder FoundationSea ShellNeutralFairnear-identical (ΔE 1.1)-
CliniqueBeyond Perfecting™ Foundation + Concealer6.5 ButtermilkNeutralFairnear-identical (ΔE 1.1)$28

How we verify dupes

Shade names lie; color math does not. Each foundation shade is converted to Lab color space and compared by ΔE (perceptual color distance): under 2 is near-identical, 2-4 reads the same on skin in normal light. We also require the undertone and depth to line up, because two shades with the same surface color can wear differently if the undertone underneath differs. Not sure of your own undertone? Run the free undertone test or the full AI makeup analysis - both run in your browser.

FAQ

What is the closest dupe for Clinique Perfectly Real™ Compact Makeup 118?

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ All-Smooth Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in Shade 03 - measured at near-identical (ΔE 0.0), with neutral undertone and fair depth.

Is there a cheaper dupe for Clinique Perfectly Real™ Compact Makeup 118?

The closest measured matches are listed above; compare current prices before buying, and confirm your own undertone with the free analyzer.

How are these dupes verified?

Each shade is converted to Lab color space and compared by ΔE (color distance): under 2 is near-identical, under 4 reads the same on skin. We also match undertone and depth, which drives how a shade actually wears.

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