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 radiant finish· Claims 24-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Claims 24-hour wear
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: deep skin with warm undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims 24-hour wear· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
35
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
30
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/combination skin
Retailer shade note: very deep with rich neutral undertones
The closest shade to Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Deep 30 (Deep · Olive · neutral 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
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Iguacu - Dark 3, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Deep 30. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeDeep 30Closest shade matchIguacu - Dark 3How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%98#8c5431#8f5530Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish35%56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull 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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity30%40Not listed16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/dry/combination skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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.
Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in B130, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Deep 30. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeDeep 30Closest overall alternativeB130How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%97#8c5431#8b512cLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 86/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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.
32 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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