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Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light 2 dupes and alternatives Pat McGrath Labs

Fair · Neutral · neutral golden 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: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Deauville

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

The match
NARS
Deauville
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
97
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$14 less (20%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides Atelier F5

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

Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
67
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $69 at Sephora

More matches

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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 · Youngblood

    Loose Mineral Foundation

    Barely Beige
    Shade match 92
    $50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$19 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    80
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light shade, warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 91
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$13 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    LN1
    Shade match 90
    $49SephoraSephora$20 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/combination skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light neutral 1

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Fair Warm
    Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (39%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same radiant finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with golden undertone for pale to very light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NY 4
    Shade match 91
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17.50 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishLight rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: Yellow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 90
    $55SephoraSephora$14 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: L3 - Light with warm undertones, and a light yellow tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    LN4
    Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephora$20 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/combination skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light neutral 4

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Revolution Beauty

    Superdewy Cushion Foundation

    Fair Neutral Cool
    Shade match 83
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$55 less (80%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Bruges
    Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephora$14 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: L3.75 - light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NO 4
    Shade match 90
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17.50 less (25%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: Olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Tower 28 Beauty

    Swipe Serum Non-Acnegenic Foundation

    3W Coronado
    Shade match 92
    $36SephoraSephora$33 less (48%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same radiant finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Light Warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Light Warm
    Shade match 90
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (39%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same radiant finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light beige with golden undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light 2 (Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    NC11

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC11

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  2. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    150

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 150

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    4.5 Fair-Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 4.5 Fair-Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Very Light 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Very Light 4

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Marron Glacé

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Marron Glacé

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

  6. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Fair 1.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Fair 1.5W

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

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 Light Reflecting Foundation in Deauville, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight 2Closest shade matchDeauvilleScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour98#f5d0a4#f9d3a6Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth97FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Deauville.

Same or better

  • $14 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basehigh siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides in Atelier F5, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight 2Closest overall alternativeAtelier F5Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour92#f5d0a4#edcaa3Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth95FairFairSameDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall67
Skin type67Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides in Atelier F5.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basehigh siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Deauville

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$14 less (20%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides Atelier F5

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $69 at Sephora

How these matches are scored

31 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.