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Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 2W1 Macadamia dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier

Light · Warm 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%).

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Closest shade match: Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 18 Light

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Laura Mercier
2W1 MacadamiaChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Live Tinted
18 Light
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$12 less (22%)

Your shade $54 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C3.5

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Laura Mercier
2W1 MacadamiaChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
C3.5
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
66
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15 less (28%)

Your shade $54 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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.

  1. #3 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Fiji - Light 5
    Shade match 98
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: L5 - light to medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    C4
    Shade match 94
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light neutral golden with peachy undertone for light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Salzburg - Light 3.5
    Shade match 95
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: L3.5 - light with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Light Cool
    Shade match 98
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12 less (22%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light beige with pinky- peach undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

    22S Light Sand
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    81
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    16 Light
    Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12 less (22%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N4.75
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    17 Light
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12 less (22%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    13.5Y Light
    Shade match 96
    $24SephoraSephora$30 less (56%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light, yellow undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    170W
    Shade match 98
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 2W1 Macadamia (Light · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2W1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    27S light-medium sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 27S light-medium sand

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC14.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC14.5

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    2W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2W

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    220 Buff C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 220 Buff C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    14.0 Light Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 14.0 Light Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 18 Light, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 2W1 Macadamia. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2W1 MacadamiaClosest shade match18 LightScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#ebbd96#eabc94Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 99/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 18 Light.

Same or better

  • $12 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C3.5, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 2W1 Macadamia. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2W1 MacadamiaClosest overall alternativeC3.5Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#ebbd96#eaba91Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared66
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared100
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-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 stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 98/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C3.5.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs powder-based; silicone none vs moderate
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 18 Light

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$12 less (22%)

Your shade $54 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C3.5

Best price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15 less (28%)

Your shade $54 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.