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Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 3N Latte dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier

Light medium · 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%).

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Closest shade match: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation Neut Medium

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

Your shade
Laura Mercier
3N LatteChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
IT Cosmetics
Neut Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$15 less (28%)

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC27

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

Your shade
Laura Mercier
3N LatteChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC27
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
73
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$15 less (28%)

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 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    2N22 Nude
    Shade match 92
    $45SephoraSephora$9 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin tones with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    29N Light-Medium Neutral
    Shade match 85
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$12 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    93
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW25
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rosy beige with rosy undertone for light to medium skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N6.5
    Shade match 90
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · 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 with neutral peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M3
    Shade match 85
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · 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: light to medium w/ peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Light Tones
    Shade match 74
    $14.59TargetTarget$39.41 less (73%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low 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 3N Latte (Light medium · 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

    2N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2N1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $34

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Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Sand Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Sand Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Pearl 4

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Pearl 4

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    035 Deep

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 035 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Tan

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW18

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW18

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation in Neut Medium, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 3N Latte. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3N LatteClosest shade matchNeut MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#e8a57f#e6a07eVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
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 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 overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation in Neut Medium.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Adds SPF 40

Different

  • 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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 40
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC27, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 3N Latte. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3N LatteClosest overall alternativeNC27Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour88#e8a57f#dea586Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot 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 88/100Shade match 92/100High 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 NC27.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Very close 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 overall alternative
BasePowder-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation Neut Medium

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

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC27

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.