Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 4N2 Tea dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier
4.2 (2,336)·Medium light · Neutral 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 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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
39
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium - deep with cool pink undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same medium coverage· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 4N2 Tea (Medium light · Neutral 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 shade match works
Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 05 | Medium, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 4N2 Tea. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade4N2 TeaClosest shade match05 | MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#d69b79#dca07cVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 85/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Medium Tan 18, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 4N2 Tea. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade4N2 TeaClosest overall alternativeMedium Tan 18How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#d69b79#cf9675Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Overall match 92/100Shade match 96/100High 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.
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.
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