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Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 4C1 Praline dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier

Tan · 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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Only showing matches with light coverage, without silicones or talc.

  • 2 matches have no coverage listed and are not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM DEEP 3

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Laura Mercier
4C1 PralineChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
MEDIUM DEEP 3
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Overall match
75out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
52
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
40
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$16 less (30%)

Your shade $54 at Sephora

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 4C1 Praline (Tan · 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

    4C0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C0

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $34

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Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    045 Tan

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 045 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan

    $10.99

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

    Caramel

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $12

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

    40.5 Deep

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 40.5 Deep

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $30

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  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W9.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W9.5

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW30

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW30

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Why the closest match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM DEEP 3, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 4C1 Praline. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4C1 PralineClosest matchMEDIUM DEEP 3Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#c7794f#c27b4eVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall52
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage60MediumLightSome differenceLight coverage rather than medium
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 overall51
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
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 overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dryBoth marketed for dry/​normal skin
Overall match 75/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM DEEP 3.

Same or better

  • $16 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Baseno siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone none vs moderate
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Where to buy MEDIUM DEEP 3

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$16 less (30%)

Your shade $54 at Sephora

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How these matches are scored

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.