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Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 1C Meringue dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier

Very fair · Cool undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

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Closest shade match: Essence Foundation Stick 20

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Laura Mercier
1C MeringueChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Essence
20
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$47.01 less (87%)

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Alabaster (C-004)

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Laura Mercier
1C MeringueChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Alabaster (C-004)
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
89
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    1C1 Cool Vanille
    Shade match 92
    $54SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    80
    Shade match 97
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$47.01 less (87%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light with rosy peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · ILIA

    Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

    2C Balsa
    Shade match 97
    $50SephoraSephora$4 less (7%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Extra light with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Fair 1 Cool
    Shade match 91
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair cool

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    2 Cool
    Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    100 Versatile Porcelaine Delicate I (C)
    Shade match 79
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    060 Fair
    Shade match 95
    $52SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Oslo
    Shade match 93
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: L1 - very light with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    40
    Shade match 92
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$47.01 less (87%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: fair with rosy peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    10
    Shade match 91
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$47.01 less (87%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    5C Confident
    Shade match 92
    $47SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Patrick Ta

    Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation

    2 Rosy
    Shade match 98
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    57
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 1C Meringue (Very fair · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    1C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 1C1

    • Slight colour difference
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 2.6 C

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 2.6 C

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    3 Fair

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 3 Fair

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    12B fair beige

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 12B fair beige

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    0.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 0.5C

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Marshmallow

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Marshmallow

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    340 Fawn

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 340 Fawn

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

Essence Foundation Stick in 20, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 1C Meringue. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade1C MeringueClosest shade match20Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#f7d6ca#f4d4c9Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity4016-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 99/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Essence Foundation Stick in 20.

Same or better

  • $47.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Alabaster (C-004), against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 1C Meringue. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade1C MeringueClosest overall alternativeAlabaster (C-004)Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour88#f7d6ca#ebcec1Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth90Very fairFairCloseDepth difference: 4.6
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared89
Longevity7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 91/100High confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Alabaster (C-004).

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Runs slightly deeper
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapPowder-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Essence Foundation Stick 20

Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$47.01 less (87%)

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Alabaster (C-004)

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

31 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.