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Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 7N1 Java dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier

Rich 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%).

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Closest shade match: NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation 42 Deep Walnut

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Laura Mercier
7N1 JavaChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
NYX Professional Makeup
42 Deep Walnut
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
100
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$8.38WalmartWalmart
$45.62 less (84%)

Your shade $54 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Espresso (N-112)

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Laura Mercier
7N1 JavaChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Espresso (N-112)
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $4 more

Your shade $54 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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.

  1. #3 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    48 Deep Cool
    Shade match 83
    $38SephoraSephora$16 less (30%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: cool blue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    120 Chad
    Shade match 87
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (56%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for the deepest darkest skin w/ neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    110 Senegal
    Shade match 84
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (56%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for the deepest darkest skin w/ a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Ganache
    Shade match 81
    $48SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: richest with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Deep Warm
    Shade match 80
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38 less (70%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 7N1 Java (Rich deep · Neutral 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

    7N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 7N1

    • Nearest in this range
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    28C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 28C

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    8N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8N

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Ganache

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Ganache

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17.75 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.75 Deep

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    190

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 190

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

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

    NW58

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW58

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral golden 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 shade match works

NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation in 42 Deep Walnut, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 7N1 Java. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade7N1 JavaClosest shade match42 Deep WalnutScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour88#501b0a#461a06Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral pinkClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 75/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation in 42 Deep Walnut.

Same or better

  • $45.62 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconeNo ingredient list
FragranceNot listedNo ingredient list
Drying alcoholNot listedNo ingredient list
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Espresso (N-112), against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 7N1 Java. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade7N1 JavaClosest overall alternativeEspresso (N-112)Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour81#501b0a#51240eClose colourColour difference 3.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall70
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 88/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Espresso (N-112).

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation 42 Deep Walnut

Best price
$8.38WalmartWalmart
$45.62 less (84%)

Your shade $54 at Sephora

WalmartView at Walmart

Closest overall alternative

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Espresso (N-112)

Match price
$58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $4 more

Your shade $54 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.