Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 2W1 Macadamia dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier
4.2 (2,336)·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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does 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
$42Ulta Beauty(product price)$12 less (22%)4.1 (385)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No 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
$42Ulta Beauty(product price)$12 less (22%)3.4 (2,267)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does 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
$42Ulta Beauty(product price)$12 less (22%)4.3 (212)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Full 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
$29Ulta Beauty(product price)$25 less (46%)4.6 (558)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
78
Skin suitability
80
Looks identical · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for sensitive skin
$42Ulta Beauty(product price)$12 less (22%)4.3 (212)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No 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
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.
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 LightHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#ebbd96#eabc94Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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.
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 alternativeC3.5How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#ebbd96#eaba91Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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.
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.
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