Clinique Superbalanced™ Makeup 15 Golden dupes - verified by color distance
We measured Clinique Superbalanced™ Makeup 15 Golden (warm undertone, medium depth) against every shade we track across 26 brands. The closest dupe is Clinique Perfectly Real™ Makeup in Shade 45 - near-identical (ΔE 1.1).
| Brand | Product | Shade | Undertone | Depth | Match | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinique | Perfectly Real™ Makeup | Shade 45 | Warm | Medium | near-identical (ΔE 1.1) | $28 |
| Nyx | Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation | Beige | Warm | Medium | near-identical (ΔE 1.4) | $7.5 |
| Clinique | Beyond Perfecting™ Powder Foundation + Concealer | 09 Neutral | Warm | Medium | near-identical (ΔE 2.0) | $28 |
| Nyx | Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation | Olive | Warm | Medium | very close (ΔE 2.3) | $7.5 |
| Nyx | Gotcha Covered Concealer | Sand | Warm | Medium | very close (ΔE 2.3) | $6 |
| Marcelle | Flawless Compact Foundation | Medium Beige | Warm | Medium | very close (ΔE 2.6) | $17.99 |
| L'Oreal | Paris True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation | Suntan | Warm | Medium | very close (ΔE 3.3) | $26.99 |
| Colourpop | No Filter Foundation | Medium Dark 145 | Warm | Medium | very close (ΔE 3.4) | $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 Superbalanced™ Makeup 15 Golden?
Clinique Perfectly Real™ Makeup in Shade 45 - measured at near-identical (ΔE 1.1), with warm undertone and medium depth.
Is there a cheaper dupe for Clinique Superbalanced™ Makeup 15 Golden?
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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