Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 4W Crème Brûlée dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier
3.8 (4)·Medium tan · Warm 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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Full rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Full rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than buildable coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than buildable coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
93
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
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (78%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
$20Ulta Beauty(product price)$34 less (63%)3.7 (146)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Full rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
84
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: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
$42Ulta Beauty(product price)$12 less (22%)4.4 (38)
Matches: Very close colour· Same buildable coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
50
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Full rather than buildable coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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
$49Ulta Beauty(product price)$5 less (9%)4.3 (600)
Matches: Same warm undertone· Both claim 12-hour wear· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Light rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
73
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin
$45Ulta Beauty(product price)$9 less (17%)4.0 (3,494)
Matches: Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Full rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for medium deep rich neutral skin with a subtle golden hue
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim 12-hour wear· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
40
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (78%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim 12-hour wear· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
40
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Same warm undertone· Claims colour stability· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$38 less (70%)4.3 (699)
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than buildable coverage
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than buildable coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same buildable coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
82
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: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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
$15.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$38.01 less (70%)4.5 (1,466)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same buildable coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
50
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium-deep with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same buildable coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
47
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones
The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 4W Crème Brûlée (Medium tan · Warm 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
Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral in GoldenHour, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 4W Crème Brûlée. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade4W Crème BrûléeClosest shade matchGoldenHourHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#c77b56#c47e5aLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%100BuildableLight-mediumCloseLight-medium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity30%4016-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type100%20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSensitiveBoth marketed for sensitive skin
Overall match 74/100Shade 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.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW35, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 4W Crème Brûlée. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade4W Crème BrûléeClosest overall alternativeNW35How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%88#c77b56#c1794eVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97Medium tanTanCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.
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.
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