Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer 5W1 dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier
4.6 (1,916)·Deep · Warm 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%).
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.
Matches: Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish
Score details
Shade match
57
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
50
Visibly different colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Described as deep, yours as medium tan · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage
Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as medium tan
The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer 5W1 (Deep · Warm undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
Foundation shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest match works
Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer in Truffle, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer in 5W1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade5W1Closest matchTruffleHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall72
Colour60%68#98541b#855129Slight colour differenceColour difference 5.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%90DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 4.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared58
Longevity30%6016-hour wear24-hour wearSome difference24-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Dry, normal, combination, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 76/100Shade match 72/100Medium 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.
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.
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