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Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer 4N2 dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier

Deep 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage.

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

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer 495 Suede W

The equivalent shade and the most similar concealer overall.

Your shade
Laura Mercier
4N2Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Lancôme
495 Suede W
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$32SephoraSephora
$2 less (6%)

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 85
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

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

    Retailer shade note: D1 - Medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Camel
    Shade match 79
    $12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22 less (65%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 81
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    77
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: MD3 - Medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #5 · Rare Beauty

    Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    480W
    Shade match 76
    $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
    76
    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 deep with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    41 Medium Deep Neutral
    Shade match 72
    $32SephoraSephora$2 less (6%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chocolat
    Shade match 77
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

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

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

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

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: D0 - Medium-deep to deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Deep Golden
    Shade match 70
    $12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22 less (65%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    34 Medium Golden
    Shade match 67
    $32SephoraSephora$2 less (6%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    67
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with golden-olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    32 Medium Golden
    Shade match 66
    $32SephoraSephora$2 less (6%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    66
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · NARS

    Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Café
    Shade match 71
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourRadiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: D1 - medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. #12 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    40 Medium Deep Golden
    Shade match 63
    $32SephoraSephora$2 less (6%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperSlightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    63
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  12. #13 · Rare Beauty

    Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    470C
    Shade match 65
    $24SephoraSephora$10 less (29%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly lighterSlightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    80

    Slight colour difference · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with cool red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  13. #14 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Hazelnut
    Shade match 67
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

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

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    67
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    77
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: MD4 - Medium-deep to deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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    5N1 Cinnamon

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation, shade 5N1 Cinnamon

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $54

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  1. Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    5N Neutral

    Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation, shade 5N Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $60

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    N12 Mocha

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    • Very close colour
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    NW40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, shade NW40

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $39

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    385

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    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $44

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    Mocha

    J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation, shade Mocha

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $3.89

  6. Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick

    Mahogany

    Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick, shade Mahogany

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

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

Why the closest match works

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer in 495 Suede W, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer in 4N2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4N2Closest match495 Suede WScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour97#a06639#9d673bLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65NeutralWarm · goldenSome differencefrom 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 compared82
Longevity6016-hour wear24-hour wearSome difference24-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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Dry, normal, combination, oily, sensitiveDry, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​combination/​sensitive skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer in 495 Suede W.

Same or better

  • $2 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for normal/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. 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 495 Suede W

Best price
$32SephoraSephora
$2 less (6%)

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.