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Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer 4C1 dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier

Medium · Cool 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 matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NW25

The equivalent shade and the most similar concealer overall.

Your shade
Laura Mercier
4C1Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW25
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
55
Wear (Wear & performance)
58
Skin (Skin suitability)
80
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
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. #2 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chestnut
    Shade match 85
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    77
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: MD2.5 - Medium-deep with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 92
    $30SephoraSephora$4 less (12%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very 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 soft rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    395 Walnut
    Shade match 89
    $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
    89
    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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  4. #5 · Tarte

    Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    38N medium-tan neutral
    Shade match 81
    $32SephoraSephora$2 less (6%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims a blurring effectBoth claim 16-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · 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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  6. Shade match 77
    $30SephoraSephora$4 less (12%)

    Matches: Claims a blurring effectClaims transfer resistanceBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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

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Looking for a foundation in your shade?

The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer 4C1 (Medium · Cool 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

    4C Canelé

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation, shade 4C Canelé

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $54

Closest foundations

  1. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation

    300 Cool

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation, shade 300 Cool

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $19.99

  2. e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    35 Medium Cool

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation, shade 35 Medium Cool

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $8

  3. Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    38N Medium-Tan Neutral

    Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation, shade 38N Medium-Tan Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $42

  4. ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation

    Milos SF8

    ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation, shade Milos SF8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $56

  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation, shade NW40

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $46

  6. Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation

    90 Sand

    Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation, shade 90 Sand

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $43

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

Why the closest match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW25, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer in 4C1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4C1Closest matchNW25Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#d9936c#d6926bLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCool · 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 81/100Shade match 99/100High 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 NW25.

Same or better

  • $4 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • 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 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

Where to buy NW25

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

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.