Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 3C Biscotti dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier
3.8 (4)·Light · 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%).
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.
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$38 less (70%)4.5 (15,723)
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: 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 · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$19 less (35%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same buildable coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
20
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$19 less (35%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same buildable coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
20
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: light to medium with neutral warm undertones
The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 3C Biscotti (Light · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation in Light Ivory, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 3C Biscotti. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3C BiscottiClosest shade matchLight IvoryHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%94#e9b294#eeb090Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 84/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in P 06, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 3C Biscotti. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3C BiscottiClosest overall alternativeP 06How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%94#e9b294#e5ad8cVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 88/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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.
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.
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