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The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Bistre dupes and alternatives MERIT

Deep tan · 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: Nudestix Tinted Blur Foundation Stick Nude Deep 10

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

Your shade
MERIT
BistreChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Nudestix
Nude Deep 10
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Sheer coverage
Shade match
77out of 100
Colour
72
Depth
83
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$16SephoraSephora
$22 less (58%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Rich Deep Neutral 440

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

Your shade
MERIT
BistreChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Kosas
Rich Deep Neutral 440
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
77out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
76
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $38 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Rich Deep Cool 420
    Shade match 72
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Rich Deep with neutral red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Givenchy

    Prisme Libre Glow Serum Blurring Foundation

    6.8N
    Shade match 69
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly lighterDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Rich Deep Neutral 450
    Shade match 70
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Rich Deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Pixi

    On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick

    Chestnut
    Shade match 66
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$16 less (42%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourBuildable rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    66
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Visibly different colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Rich Deep Neutral Olive 430
    Shade match 63
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourOlive rather than neutral undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    63
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Olive rather than neutral undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Rich Deep with neutral olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Deep 28
    Shade match 61
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $1.50 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    61
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    56

    Visibly different colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep neutral skin with subtle red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Bistre (Deep tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Rich Cocoa

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Rich Cocoa

    • Nearest in this range
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $8

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  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    44.0 Deep Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 44.0 Deep Natural

    • Nearest in this range
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    Caramel

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

    • Nearest in this range
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Rich Cocoa

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Rich Cocoa

    • Nearest in this range
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Caramel

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Caramel

    • Nearest in this range
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N10

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N10

    • Nearest in this range
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Nudestix Tinted Blur Foundation Stick in Nude Deep 10, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Bistre. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBistreClosest shade matchNude Deep 10Score
Shade match55% of overall77
Colour72#8d726a#80675eClose colourColour difference 4.7 (0 is identical)
Depth83Deep tanDeepSome differenceDepth difference: 6.6
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral pinkClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared58
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage60MediumSheerSome differenceSheer coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Long-wearingNot 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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 68/100Shade match 77/100Medium 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 Nudestix Tinted Blur Foundation Stick in Nude Deep 10.

Same or better

  • $22 less
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Sheer rather than medium coverage
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Rich Deep Neutral 440, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Bistre. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeBistreClosest overall alternativeRich Deep Neutral 440Score
Shade match55% of overall76
Colour65#8d726a#85645fSlight colour differenceColour difference 5.7 (0 is identical)
Depth82Deep tanDeepSome differenceDepth difference: 6.9
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 76/100Medium 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 Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Rich Deep Neutral 440.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Nudestix Tinted Blur Foundation Stick Nude Deep 10

Best price
$16SephoraSephora
$22 less (58%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Rich Deep Neutral 440

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $38 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.