Merit The Great Skin Instant Glow Serum Foundation vs L'Oréal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum
luminous foundation
Original
Merit The Great Skin Instant Glow Serum Foundation
$56
Lightweight serum foundation with a skin-like, luminous finish and buildable medium coverage.
Dupe
L'Oréal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum
$17
Save $39 (Save 70%)
"The closest drugstore match to Merit's serum foundation. The texture and finish are remarkably similar — luminous, lightweight, and skin-like. Coverage is a touch sheerer but builds well."
My verdict
L'Oréal True Match Nude is a remarkably close match to Merit's serum foundation at 70% less. The texture is nearly identical — both are lightweight, hydrating, and give a luminous skin-like finish. Merit has a slight edge in coverage buildability and shade nuance, but for everyday wear, L'Oréal delivers the same dewy, 'my skin but better' effect. Unless you need the specific shade range Merit offers, save your money.