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

Very fair · 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%).

Closest shade match: Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Fair Cool

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Fair Cool
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22 less (58%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 10 Fair Cool

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
10 Fair Cool
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
97out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Best price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$30 less (79%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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. #3 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    1C Ultimate
    Shade match 88
    $47Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair cool

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    2N Mighty
    Shade match 87
    $47Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 94
    $44Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    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: Very Fair with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    F1NEUTRAL
    Shade match 82
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (34%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 89
    $28SephoraSephora$10 less (26%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: porcelain - very fair skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 86
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 87
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$26 less (68%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 93
    $68SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 85
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 80
    $32SephoraSephora$6 less (16%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    0

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral fair

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 81
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    130 Versatile Porcelaine Divoire I (N)
    Shade match 80
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: matte sand

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 87
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    67

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very light skin with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 80
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Extra light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    215 Natural Ivory
    Shade match 80
    $14.99TargetTarget$23.01 less (61%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Low 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 Ceramic (Very fair · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    2 Fair

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 2 Fair

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $36

  2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    0.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 0.5C

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $38

  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Fair Rose

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Fair Rose

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $8

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    12N fair neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 12N fair neutral

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $32

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

    NW5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW5

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

  6. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    001 Cool Ivory

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 001 Cool Ivory

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $10.99

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

Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Fair Cool, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Ceramic. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCeramicClosest shade matchFair CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#e9d6ca#e6d3c5Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairFairCloseDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared59
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
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Fair Cool.

Same or better

  • $22 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs powder-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 10 Fair Cool, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Ceramic. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeCeramicClosest overall alternative10 Fair CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour91#e9d6ca#e9d4c3Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
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 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 97/100Shade 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

If you switch

To e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 10 Fair Cool.

Same or better

  • $30 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Fair Cool

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22 less (58%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 10 Fair Cool

Best price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$30 less (79%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.