The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff dupes and alternatives MERIT
4.1 (4,089)·Medium · Cool 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: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium deep, neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: MD3 - medium-deep with neutral undertones, and a golden tone
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines
The closest shade to MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Buff (Medium · Cool 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
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder in 330 Hazelnut, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Buff. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeBuffClosest shade match330 HazelnutHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%90#ce9356#d19762Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 80/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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.
Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 13.5 Natural Amber, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Buff. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeBuffClosest overall alternative13.5 Natural AmberHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall83
Colour60%86#ce9356#cc9966Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity30%70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 81/100Shade match 83/100Medium 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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