The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Camel dupes and alternatives MERIT
4.1 (4,089)·Medium 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 natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines· Not marketed for oily skin
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for darker medium skin with warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Camel (Medium 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
Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium 1, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Camel. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCamelClosest shade matchMedium 1How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#d69f6b#d39f68Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 compared86
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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall0
Skin type100%0Normal, combination, oilySensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 88/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 32 Medium Neutral, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Camel. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeCamelClosest overall alternative32 Medium NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%92#d69f6b#d39862Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Overall match 96/100Shade 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.
31 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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