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Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 2N Affogato dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier

Light · Neutral 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%).

Only showing matches with full coverage.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC18

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC18
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
73
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$15 less (28%)

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty

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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. #2 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    Light Beige
    Shade match 96
    $9.29WalmartWalmart$44.71 less (83%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW13
    Shade match 97
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N5
    Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light rosy with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$12 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for fair cool skin with a pink hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    12N Light
    Shade match 96
    $24SephoraSephora$30 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light, neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    129
    Shade match 93
    $11.19$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$42.81 less (79%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: neutral cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Peru - Light 1
    Shade match 91
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 88
    $53SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Peachy Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 87
    $53SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Rosy Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M2
    Shade match 89
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full 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: fair to light with peach/yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 88
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (17%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for light cool skin with a pink hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephora$14 less (26%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for light to medium skin with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    17.5P Light
    Shade match 88
    $24SephoraSephora$30 less (56%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light, pink undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  14. #15 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Medium
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Medium 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 2N Affogato (Light · Neutral 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

    1N0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 1N0

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $34

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3.5 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    N18

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade N18

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Sand

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

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

    Light Beige

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    2N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $38

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

Why the closest match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC18, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 2N Affogato. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2N AffogatoClosest matchNC18Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#eeb791#ecb78eLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall73
Longevity8016-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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 91/100Shade match 97/100High 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC18.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 26%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BasePowder-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy NC18

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$15 less (28%)

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

30 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.