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Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 3C1 Dune dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier

Medium light · 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick 30

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Laura Mercier
3C1 DuneChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Maybelline
30
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural finish
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
55
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Shade match
85out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
96
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$41.01 less (76%)

Your shade $54 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.99 at Target

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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. #2 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$24 less (44%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

    Medium Light
    Shade match 78
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$36.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Both claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: 4 light medium

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Chanel

    N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation

    B110
    Shade match 80
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $27 more

    Radiant · Full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 67
    $30TargetTarget$24 less (44%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    67
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Low 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 3C1 Dune (Medium light · Cool 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

    2C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2C1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $34

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Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Pearl 4

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Pearl 4

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    035 Deep

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 035 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Light medium

    $10.99

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  3. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    32.0 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32.0 Tan Bronze

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

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  4. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Classic Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Classic Beige

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $12.99

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  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    395 Walnut

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 395 Walnut

    • Close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

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  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Tan

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Tan

    • Close colour
    • Light medium

    $12

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Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick in 30, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 3C1 Dune. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3C1 DuneClosest match30Score
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour90#eb9e79#e19b74Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coveragenot comparableMediumNot listedNot comparedCoverage not listed for one product
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared55
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
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 78/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick in 30.

Same or better

  • $41.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Baseno siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs none
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Where to buy 30

Match price
$12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$41.01 less (76%)

Your shade $54 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.99 at Target

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.