Tinted Blur Balm Skin Tint Shade 00 dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier
4.2 (391)·Fair · 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.
$6.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$37.01 less (84%)3.8 (142)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than light coverage· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
99
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
85
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: Extra light with warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same light coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Buildable rather than light coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: fair skin with cool rosy undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
33
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/oily skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same light coverage· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Full rather than light coverage· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
59
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
45
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: fair with golden neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Adds SPF 50
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Full rather than light coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
20
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
30
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Full rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: natural beige shade with neutral undertones
The closest shade to Laura Mercier Tinted Blur Balm Skin Tint Shade 00 (Fair · 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
ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 4N Holly, against Laura Mercier Tinted Blur Balm Skin Tint in Shade 00. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeShade 00Closest shade match4N HollyHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#f0cab5#f2cab3Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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.
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 1N Marzipan, against Laura Mercier Tinted Blur Balm Skin Tint in Shade 00. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeShade 00Closest overall alternative1N MarzipanHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#f0cab5#f5d0beVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%95FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.
32 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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