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: Same natural finish· Same medium coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
59
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 · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones
$12.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$21.01 less (62%)4.2 (11,365)
Matches: Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish
Score details
Shade match
68
Finish & visual result
56
Wear & performance
59
Skin suitability
20
Slight colour difference · Radiant finish
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/normal/combination/oily skin
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish
Score details
Shade match
67
Finish & visual result
56
Wear & performance
59
Skin suitability
20
Slight colour difference · Radiant finish
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/normal/combination/oily skin
Matches: Same natural finish· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly lighter· Described as rich deep, yours as medium tan
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
60
Visibly different colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Described as rich deep, yours as medium tan · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: rich tan with neutral undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as rich deep, yours as medium tan
Matches: Same natural finish· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly lighter· Described as deep, yours as medium tan
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
60
Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Described as deep, yours as medium tan · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as medium tan
Matches: Same natural finish· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Described as deep, yours as medium tan· Neutral rather than warm undertone
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
60
Visibly different colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Described as deep, yours as medium tan · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: deep with neutral to golden undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as medium tan
Matches: Claims a blurring effect· Both claim 16-hour wear· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly deeper· Olive rather than warm undertone
Score details
Shade match
55
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
60
Visibly different colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Olive rather than warm undertone · 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: deeper skin with very warm, golden or olive undertones
Matches: Claims a blurring effect· Both claim 16-hour wear· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly cooler undertone· Matte rather than natural finish
Score details
Shade match
55
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
60
Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly cooler undertone · 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: deeper skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
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 shade match works
Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer in 57S rich sand, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer in 5W1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade5W1Closest shade match57S rich sandHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour60%69#98541b#9a4d24Slight colour differenceColour difference 5.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 74/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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.
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum in Camel, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer in 5W1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade5W1Closest overall alternativeCamelHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall73
Colour60%69#98541b#936033Slight colour differenceColour difference 5.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%93DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 3.5
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared72
Longevity30%4016-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 75/100Shade match 73/100Medium 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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