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Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 3C2 Toffee dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier

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%).

Only showing matches made for normal skin, with buildable coverage, without talc.

  • 1 match has no skin type listed and is not shown.
  • 4 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 300 Cool

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
L'Oréal Paris
300 Cool
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
48
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$34.01 less (63%)

Your shade $54 at Sephora

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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. Shade match 85
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$38.01 less (70%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: cool with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 72
    $30TargetTarget$24 less (44%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer 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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  3. #4 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    2C Madeleine
    Shade match 63
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 16-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    63
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    100

    Colour not compared · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 66
    $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
    66
    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

    View match
  5. #6 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 51
    $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
    51
    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

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 3C2 Toffee (Medium · 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

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $34

Closest concealers

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

    32 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32 Tan Bronze

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $30

  2. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    395 Walnut

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

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

    Light Tan

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12

  4. 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

  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

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

Why the closest match works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 300 Cool, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 3C2 Toffee. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3C2 ToffeeClosest match300 CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour88#d59477#d8916cVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 overall48
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 81/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 300 Cool.

Same or better

  • $34.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Baseno siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy 300 Cool

Best price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$34.01 less (63%)

Your shade $54 at Sephora

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.