Clinique Superbalanced™ Makeup 06 Linen dupes - verified by color distance
We measured Clinique Superbalanced™ Makeup 06 Linen (neutral undertone, medium depth) against every shade we track across 26 brands. The closest dupe is Nyx Hydra Touch Powder Foundation in Cocoa - near-identical (ΔE 1.5).
| Brand | Product | Shade | Undertone | Depth | Match | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyx | Hydra Touch Powder Foundation | Cocoa | Neutral | Medium | near-identical (ΔE 1.5) | $10 |
| Clinique | Acne Solutions™ Liquid Makeup | Fresh Deep Neutral | Neutral | Medium | very close (ΔE 2.4) | $28 |
| Clinique | Beyond Perfecting™ Powder Foundation + Concealer | 18 Sand | Neutral | Medium | very close (ΔE 2.9) | $28 |
| Nyx | Total Control Drop Foundation | Camel | Neutral | Medium | very close (ΔE 2.9) | $14 |
| Nyx | Total Control Drop Foundation | Cinnamon | Neutral | Medium | very close (ΔE 3.4) | $14 |
| Nyx | #NOFILTER Finishing Powder | Mahogany | Cool | Medium | very close (ΔE 3.5) | $12 |
| Nyx | Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation | Caramel | Neutral | Medium | very close (ΔE 3.8) | $7.5 |
| Clinique | Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder | 03 Stay Beige | Neutral | Medium | very close (ΔE 3.9) | $26 |
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 Superbalanced™ Makeup 06 Linen?
Nyx Hydra Touch Powder Foundation in Cocoa - measured at near-identical (ΔE 1.5), with neutral undertone and medium depth.
Is there a cheaper dupe for Clinique Superbalanced™ Makeup 06 Linen?
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.
More dupes
Want dupes matched to YOUR skin, not just this shade?
Try the free foundation shade matcher