Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 2C2 Soft Sand dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier
4.2 (2,336)·Light medium · Cool undertone
Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation 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 foundation 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 foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$19 less (35%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
20
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: light with cool rosy undertones
The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 2C2 Soft Sand (Light medium · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest shade match works
Temptu Perfect Canvas Foundation in 2.5C Cream, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 2C2 Soft Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade2C2 Soft SandClosest shade match2.5C CreamHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%89#e5b19d#e3b59eVery close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Finish35%78NaturalNatural matteCloseNatural matte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall58
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 80/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Medium Beige 12, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 2C2 Soft Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade2C2 Soft SandClosest overall alternativeMedium Beige 12How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour60%87#e5b19d#e7b0a2Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Overall match 81/100Shade match 84/100High 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.
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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