The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Calico dupes and alternatives MERIT
4.1 (4,089)·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%).
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 neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Does not claim not settling into lines· Not 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· Does 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
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.
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
IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum in Neutral Tan, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Calico. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCalicoClosest shade matchNeutral TanHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%96#e5b79f#e9b79cLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish35%56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
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 overall28
Skin type100%28Normal, combination, oilyDry, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Medium 10, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Calico. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCalicoClosest overall alternativeMedium 10How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%96#e5b79f#e2b49aLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 85/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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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