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Medium tan · 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

The equivalent shade and the most similar concealer overall.

Your shade
Laura Mercier
4N1Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Huda Beauty
Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
58
Wear (Wear & performance)
65
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$31SephoraSephora
$3 less (9%)

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 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW40
    Shade match 97
    $30SephoraSephora$4 less (12%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · 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

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  2. #3 · Clinique

    Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 100 Deep Honey
    Shade match 80
    $22$32SephoraSephora$12 less (35%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chestnut
    Shade match 86
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    77
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Clinique

    Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 112 Ginger
    Shade match 78
    $22$32SephoraSephora$12 less (35%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Rare Beauty

    Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    400W
    Shade match 80
    $24SephoraSephora$10 less (29%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with warm neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4N
    Shade match 82
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · IT Cosmetics

    Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    32 Tan Bronze
    Shade match 73
    $30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (12%)

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  8. #9 · Rare Beauty

    Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    410N
    Shade match 77
    $24SephoraSephora$10 less (29%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    80

    Slight colour difference · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Caramel
    Shade match 79
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    77
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: MD2 - Medium to medium-deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · IT Cosmetics

    Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    34.5 Rich Golden
    Shade match 71
    $30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (12%)

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

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

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC44
    Shade match 88
    $30SephoraSephora$4 less (12%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with light golden 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 4N1 (Medium tan · 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 Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    4N Palmier

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

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $54

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Closest foundations

  1. IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Tan

    IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation, shade Tan

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30

    19.5

    Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30, shade 19.5

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $60

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    18.5 N

    Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation, shade 18.5 N

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $48

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick

    9 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick, shade 9 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $48

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    21

    Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation, shade 21

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $40

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC45

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, shade NC45

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Why the closest match works

Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer in 4N1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4N1Closest matchCaramel Corn 5.1 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#d18854#cc895aLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared65
Longevity7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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)
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, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. 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
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Where to buy Caramel Corn 5.1 Neutral

Best price
$31SephoraSephora
$3 less (9%)

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.