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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 match: Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Glisten

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

Your shade
Laura Mercier
3C1 DuneChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Alleyoop
Glisten
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light-medium coverage
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
84
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$24 less (44%)

Your shade $54 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Light Medium Cool 3

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

Your shade
Laura Mercier
3C1 DuneChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Clinique
Light Medium Cool 3
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
74
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5 less (9%)

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

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 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW22
    Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims transfer resistanceBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium with rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Neut Medium
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectAdds SPF 40

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW15
    Shade match 85
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims transfer resistanceBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light beige with soft rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation

    Honey Rose
    Shade match 68
    $21.39CVSCVS$32.61 less (60%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    20

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Medium Tones
    Shade match 73
    $14.59TargetTarget$39.41 less (73%)

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N6
    Shade match 78
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Claims transfer resistanceBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim colour stability

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium 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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Classic Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Classic Beige

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral in Glisten, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 3C1 Dune. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3C1 DuneClosest shade matchGlistenScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour84#eb9e79#e2a483Close colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumLight-mediumCloseLight-medium 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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
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 overall20
Skin type20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSensitiveBoth marketed for sensitive skin
Overall match 74/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral in Glisten.

Same or better

  • $24 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Light-medium rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 50

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 50
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Light Medium Cool 3, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 3C1 Dune. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3C1 DuneClosest overall alternativeLight Medium Cool 3Score
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour78#eb9e79#da9f81Close colourColour difference 3.9 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared74
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage60MediumLightSome differenceLight coverage rather than medium
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 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, sensitiveCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 86/100High 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 Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Light Medium Cool 3.

Same or better

  • $5 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 45

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 45
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Glisten

Best price
$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$24 less (44%)

Your shade $54 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Light Medium Cool 3

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5 less (9%)

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

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.