Tinted Blur Balm Skin Tint Shade 01 dupes and alternatives Laura Mercier
4.2 (391)·Fair · Neutral · neutral pink 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 neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage· Does not claim colour stability· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage· Does not claim colour stability· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$9 less (20%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin
Retailer shade note: very light with neutral undertones
$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
93
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
85
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
Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: very fair shade with cool undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (cool vs neutral)· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than light coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than light coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light skin with pink undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
67
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin
$15Ulta Beauty(product price)$29 less (66%)3.9 (223)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same light coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
48
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: For light skin tones with a neutral pink undertone
The closest shade to Laura Mercier Tinted Blur Balm Skin Tint Shade 01 (Fair · Neutral · neutral pink 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
Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation in 40 Cream Chamois, against Laura Mercier Tinted Blur Balm Skin Tint in Shade 01. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeShade 01Closest shade match40 Cream ChamoisHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#f2cab3#f5cbb3Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared55
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%60LightMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than light
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared55
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%—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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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.
Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 8 Light Cool, against Laura Mercier Tinted Blur Balm Skin Tint in Shade 01. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeShade 01Closest overall alternative8 Light CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%97#f2cab3#f4cab4Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionFairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 89/100Shade match 95/100High 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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