Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 6N1 Clove dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier
4.2 (2,336)·Very deep · 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: Same natural finish· Same medium coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: D5 - deep with warm undertones
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$29 less (54%)4.2 (812)
Matches: Very close 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
85
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: deep with cool red undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/normal skin
The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 6N1 Clove (Very deep · 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
Saie Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation in 31, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 6N1 Clove. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade6N1 CloveClosest shade match31How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%98#763620#753823Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Overall match 81/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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.
ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 37N Ipe, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 6N1 Clove. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade6N1 CloveClosest overall alternative37N IpeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour60%78#763620#7b432bClose colourColour difference 3.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 86/100Shade match 85/100High 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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