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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines· Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines· Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: light with neutral pinky peach undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
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
LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick in LP4, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Oak. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeOakClosest shade matchLP4How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%95#e4c2aa#e6c7b1Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96LightFairCloseDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared100
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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 overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 91/100High 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.
PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 in Light LN6, against MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Oak. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeOakClosest overall alternativeLight LN6How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%93#e4c2aa#ddbca7Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%94LightLightSameDepth difference: 3.2
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 87/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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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