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Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light Medium 8 dupes and alternatives Pat McGrath Labs

Fair · Warm · peach 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%).

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Closest shade match: Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation Warm Nude

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

Your shade
Pat McGrath Labs
Light Medium 8Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
Maybelline
Warm Nude
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$57.01 less (83%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora · lowest price $9.12 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick 14W Light Medium Warm

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

Your shade
Pat McGrath Labs
Light Medium 8Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
Rude
14W Light Medium Warm
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Light coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
87
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$8.75Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$60.25 less (87%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation

    Light Beige
    Shade match 95
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$57.01 less (83%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Smashbox

    Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25

    Light
    Shade match 97
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$28 less (41%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Tower 28 Beauty

    SunnyDays Skin Tint

    18 Montana
    Shade match 95
    $32SephoraSephora$37 less (54%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NO 6
    Shade match 84
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$17.50 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Fenty Beauty

    Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth Foundation Stick

    3
    Shade match 94
    $40SephoraSephora$29 less (42%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishLight rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light Medium 8 (Fair · Warm · peach undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 2

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Marron Glacé

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Marron Glacé

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C4

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C4

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1Y18

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1Y18

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    220

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 220

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation in Warm Nude, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light Medium 8. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight Medium 8Closest shade matchWarm NudeScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#fcc697#f8c493Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared74
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage60MediumLightSome differenceLight coverage rather than medium
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
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, combinationDry, normalBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation in Warm Nude.

Same or better

  • $57.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed
  • Adds SPF 18

Different

  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basehigh siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedSPF 18
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 14W Light Medium Warm, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light Medium 8. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight Medium 8Closest overall alternative14W Light Medium WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#fcc697#f6c292Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared87
Finishnot comparableRadiantNot listedNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall50
Skin type50Normal, dry, combinationNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 92/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 14W Light Medium Warm.

Same or better

  • $60.25 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basehigh siliconeNo ingredient list
FragranceNot listedNo ingredient list
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)No ingredient list
SPFNot listedNot listed
Overlap
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation Warm Nude

Match price
$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$57.01 less (83%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora · lowest price $9.12 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick 14W Light Medium Warm

Match price
$8.75Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$60.25 less (87%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.