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

Light · 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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch BR12

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
Chanel
BR12
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
94
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$72Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $34 more

Your shade $38 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. Shade match 92
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $32 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 95
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 89
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claimNot marketed for oily skin

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium cool skin with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 87
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 92
    $44Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    Natural Beige
    Shade match 86
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 94
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for normal/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan complexion with neutral peach undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum

    Neutral Medium
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for normal/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium complexion with neutral peach undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Medium to Tan Warm
    Shade match 89
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$22 less (58%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light Cool
    Shade match 86
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C3 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 87
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Light to Medium Cool
    Shade match 87
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$22 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum

    Medium Cool
    Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Buff Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Buff Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Vanilla

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Vanilla

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12

  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    N12

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade N12

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  4. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N6.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N6.5

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.3 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.3 N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $32

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

    24.0 Medium Beige

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 24.0 Medium Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in BR12, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Calico. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCalicoClosest matchBR12Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#e5b79f#deb19bVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth94LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 3.2
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

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To Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in BR12.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs moderate

Where to buy BR12

Best price
$72Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $34 more

Your shade $38 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.