Clinique Perfectly Real™ Makeup Shade 42 dupes - verified by color distance
We measured Clinique Perfectly Real™ Makeup Shade 42 (neutral undertone, medium 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 11 - near-identical (ΔE 0.0).
| Brand | Product | Shade | Undertone | Depth | Match | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinique | Repairwear Laser Focus™ All-Smooth Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 | Shade 11 | Neutral | Medium | near-identical (ΔE 0.0) | $36 |
| Nyx | Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation | Deep Olive | Warm | Medium | near-identical (ΔE 0.6) | $9.5 |
| Nyx | Invincible Fullest Coverage Foundation | Cool Tan | Neutral | Medium | near-identical (ΔE 1.0) | $12 |
| Clinique | Even Better Glow™ Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 | WN 92 Toasted Almond | Neutral | Medium | near-identical (ΔE 2.0) | $28 |
| Fenty | MATCH STIX - Matte Skinstick | Suede - Warm | Neutral | Medium | near-identical (ΔE 2.0) | $25 |
| Nyx | Invincible Fullest Coverage Foundation | Golden Beige | Neutral | Medium | very close (ΔE 2.1) | $12 |
| Clinique | Perfectly Real™ Compact Makeup | 144 | Neutral | Medium | very close (ΔE 2.2) | $28 |
| Fenty | PRO FILT'R - Soft Matte Longwear Foundation | 380 Cool | Neutral | Medium | very close (ΔE 2.2) | $34 |
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™ Makeup Shade 42?
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ All-Smooth Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in Shade 11 - measured at near-identical (ΔE 0.0), with neutral undertone and medium depth.
Is there a cheaper dupe for Clinique Perfectly Real™ Makeup Shade 42?
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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