Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 6C1 Mink dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier
4.2 (2,336)·Very deep · 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%).
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: Same natural finish· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
73
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
78
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: Deep - Neutral with warm undertones
Matches: Same cool undertone· Same natural finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: deep skin with cool red undertones
Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Same natural finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: deep skin with cool neutral undertones
Matches: Same natural finish· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim colour stability
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones
$24Ulta Beauty(product price)$30 less (56%)4.3 (6,617)
Matches: Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
78
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: for deep dark skin w/ a cool olive undertone
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
73
Finish & visual result
75
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural 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
Retailer shade note: dark neutral with rosy undertones
The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 6C1 Mink (Very deep · Cool 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
ONE/SIZE Turn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation in Dark Deep 55 R, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 6C1 Mink. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade6C1 MinkClosest shade matchDark Deep 55 RHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%85#84351f#813e2bVery close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared66
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type100%20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSensitiveBoth marketed for sensitive skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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.
Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 002, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 6C1 Mink. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade6C1 MinkClosest overall alternative002How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%85#84351f#8e3e29Close colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%88Very deepDeepCloseDepth difference: 5.2
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 80/100Shade match 89/100High 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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