The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Oak dupes and alternatives MERIT
4.1 (4,089)·Light · Olive · cool olive 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· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol
Differences: Cool rather than olive undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Cool rather than olive undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: light skin with cool rosy undertones
The closest shade to MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Oak (Light · Olive · cool olive 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
Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BR12, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Oak. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeOakClosest shade matchBR12How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%96#e4c2aa#eac6aeLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96LightFairCloseDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 82/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.
Youngblood Loose Mineral Foundation in Cool Beige, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Oak. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeOakClosest overall alternativeCool BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%94#e4c2aa#e0bca2Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%95LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.9
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 1 of 4 compared100
Finish35%—not comparableNaturalNot listedNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 compared54
Longevity30%40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 overall0
Skin type100%0Normal, combination, oilySensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 83/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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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