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Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light Medium 9 dupes and alternatives Pat McGrath Labs

Light medium · Neutral 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: Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 5N

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

The match
Makeup By Mario
5N
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$21 less (30%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 2N22 - Nude

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

The match
Make Up For Ever
2N22 - Nude
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$20 less (29%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora

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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. Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (39%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $52SephoraSephora$17 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    11.5 N
    Shade match 99
    $48SephoraSephora$21 less (30%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 97
    $48SephoraSephora$21 less (30%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    720 Bali
    Shade match 93
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$45 less (65%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feelContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    21 Light Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$61 less (88%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light Cool
    Shade match 89
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$53 less (77%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    57
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light To Medium Cool
    Shade match 88
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$53 less (77%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    57
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    260 Light Medium
    Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephora$17 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for combination skin

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephora$17 less (25%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for combination skin

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 89
    $48SephoraSephora$21 less (30%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N3 Neutral Light Medium
    Shade match 96
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$55.01 less (80%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephora$21 less (30%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light with medium warm undertone

    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 Medium 9 (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cedar 3.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cedar 3.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Medium Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Sand

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    365 Cashew

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 365 Cashew

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium

    $15.99

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

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 5N, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light Medium 9. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight Medium 9Closest shade match5NScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#deb08c#deb18fLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared55
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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 85/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 5N.

Same or better

  • $21 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basehigh siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 2N22 - Nude, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light Medium 9. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLight Medium 9Closest overall alternative2N22 - NudeScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#deb08c#dfb292Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
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 compared40
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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 Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 2N22 - Nude.

Same or better

  • $20 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basehigh siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 5N

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$21 less (30%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 2N22 - Nude

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$20 less (29%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora

SephoraView 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.