Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 3W1 Dusk dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier
4.2 (2,336)·Light medium · 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 shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm 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
The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 3W1 Dusk (Light medium · 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 match works
Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth Foundation Stick in 7, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 3W1 Dusk. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3W1 DuskClosest match7How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%93#e2a67e#e2a87bVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Coverage30%80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall70
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 84/100Shade match 92/100High 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.
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.
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