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Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer 3N1 dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier

Medium light · Neutral undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar concealer 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, without silicones.

  • 4 matches have no coverage listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer 4N Neutral

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

Your shade
Laura Mercier
3N1Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Dior
4N Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
79out of 100
Colour
66
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $8 more

Your shade $34 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer 32.0 Tan Bronze

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

Your shade
Laura Mercier
3N1Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
IT Cosmetics
32.0 Tan Bronze
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
77
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$30SephoraSephora
$4 less (12%)

Your shade $34 at Sephora

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

  1. Shade match 75
    $30SephoraSephora$4 less (12%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: for neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 71
    $30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (12%)

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 64
    $30SephoraSephora$4 less (12%)

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly lighterSlightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    64
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: for cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 73
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    20

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/combination/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light medium skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 70
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8 more

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    20

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/combination/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light medium skin with warm peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 69
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    20

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/combination/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light medium skin with cool rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a foundation in your shade?

The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer 3N1 (Medium light · Neutral undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    3N1 Buff

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation, shade 3N1 Buff

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $54

Closest foundations

  1. IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Neut Medium

    IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation, shade Neut Medium

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $39

  2. Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid

    130

    Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid, shade 130

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $15.99

  3. Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick

    30

    Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick, shade 30

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  4. Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral

    Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation, shade 24 Light Medium Neutral

    • Close depth, colour not measured
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC27

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, shade NC27

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $39

  6. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    3N Latte

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation, shade 3N Latte

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $54

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

Why the closest shade match works

Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer in 4N Neutral, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer in 3N1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3N1Closest shade match4N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall79
Colour66#e29e7e#d2a27fSlight colour differenceColour difference 5.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared47
Longevity6016-hour wear24-hour wearSome difference24-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product 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 overall20
Skin type20Dry, normal, combination, oily, sensitiveNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 74/100Shade match 79/100Medium 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 Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer in 4N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for dry/combination/oily/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone moderate vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer in 32.0 Tan Bronze, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer in 3N1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3N1Closest overall alternative32.0 Tan BronzeScore
Shade match55% of overall77
Colour77#e29e7e#d6a488Close colourColour difference 4.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared72
Longevity7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Dry, normal, combination, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 77/100Medium 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 Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer in 32.0 Tan Bronze.

Same or better

  • $4 less
  • Same natural finish
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer 4N Neutral

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $8 more

Your shade $34 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer 32.0 Tan Bronze

Best price
$30SephoraSephora
$4 less (12%)

Your shade $34 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.