The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Bistre dupes and alternatives MERIT
4.1 (4,089)·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%).
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 neutral undertone· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly lighter· Does 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
Matches: Same natural finish· Same medium coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Olive rather than neutral undertone· Does 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
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.
Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest match 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 matchRich Deep Neutral 440How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall76
Colour60%65#8d726a#85645fSlight colour differenceColour difference 5.7 (0 is identical)
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, 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.
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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