Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder 01 Stay Buff dupes - verified by color distance

We measured Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder 01 Stay Buff (neutral undertone, light-medium depth) against every shade we track across 26 brands. The closest dupe is Smashbox STUDIO SKIN 15 HOUR WEAR HYDRATING FOUNDATION in 2.4 - near-identical (ΔE 0.7).

BrandProductShadeUndertoneDepthMatchPrice
SmashboxSTUDIO SKIN 15 HOUR WEAR HYDRATING FOUNDATION2.4NeutralLightnear-identical (ΔE 0.7)$42
ColourpopNo Filter FoundationMedium Dark 140NeutralLight-Mediumnear-identical (ΔE 1.2)$12
Cargo CosmeticsOneBase for Face025 - Medium/Fair with neutral undertoneWarmLight-Mediumvery close (ΔE 2.2)$28
CliniqueBIY™ Blend It Yourself Pigment DropsBIY 130NeutralLightvery close (ΔE 2.6)$33
SmashboxSTUDIO SKIN 15 HOUR WEAR HYDRATING FOUNDATION2.3NeutralLightvery close (ΔE 2.7)$42
MarienatiePressed FoundationChocolateNeutralLightvery close (ΔE 2.7)-
CliniqueSuper City Block™ BB Cushion Compact Broad Spectrum SPF 5003 MediumNeutralLightvery close (ΔE 2.9)$17.5
ColourpopNo Filter FoundationMedium 105WarmLightvery close (ΔE 2.9)$12

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 Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder 01 Stay Buff?

Smashbox STUDIO SKIN 15 HOUR WEAR HYDRATING FOUNDATION in 2.4 - measured at near-identical (ΔE 0.7), with neutral undertone and light depth.

Is there a cheaper dupe for Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder 01 Stay Buff?

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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