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Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer 4C0 dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier

Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink 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%).

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Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NW30

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

Your shade
Laura Mercier
4C0Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW30
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
88out of 100
Colour
86
Depth
96
Undertone
85
Best price
$30SephoraSephora
$4 less (12%)

Your shade $34 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Chestnut

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

Your shade
Laura Mercier
4C0Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
NARS
Chestnut
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
83
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
77
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $2 more

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. #3 · Huda Beauty

    #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $31SephoraSephora$3 less (9%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium-tan skin tones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    400 Caramel
    Shade match 85
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18.01 less (53%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims transfer resistanceBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 84
    $30SephoraSephora$4 less (12%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)Claims a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 81
    $30SephoraSephora$4 less (12%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a foundation in your shade?

The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer 4C0 (Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink 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 Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    4N Palmier

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation, shade 4N Palmier

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $54

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  1. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    360 Medium

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation, shade 360 Medium

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Cool · rosy undertone

    $52

  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW30

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, shade NW30

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

  3. Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation

    F12C

    Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation, shade F12C

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Cool · pink undertone

    $8

  4. L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

    Medium

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation, shade Medium

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $17.99

  5. Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation

    72 Sunny

    Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation, shade 72 Sunny

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $43

  6. Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Tan Cool

    Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick, shade Tan Cool

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $16

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW30, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer in 4C0. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4C0Closest shade matchNW30Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour86#ca8967#d78a63Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium tanMediumCloseDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared55
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared58
Longevity2016-hour wear36-hour wearDifferent36-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall80
Skin type80Dry, normal, combination, oily, sensitiveDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 74/100Shade match 88/100High 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 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW30.

Same or better

  • $4 less
  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Chestnut, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer in 4C0. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4C0Closest overall alternativeChestnutScore
Shade match55% of overall83
Colour78#ca8967#cc8c5eClose colourColour difference 3.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium tanMediumCloseDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared77
Longevity8016-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
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 overall60
Skin type60Dry, normal, combination, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 83/100Medium 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 NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Chestnut.

Same or better

  • Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NW30

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

Your shade $34 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Chestnut

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $2 more

Your shade $34 at Sephora

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.