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Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Medium 16 dupes and alternatives Pat McGrath Labs

Medium light · 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%).

Closest shade match: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation Golden Caramel 332

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

The match
Maybelline
Golden Caramel 332
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
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 · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $7.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides Atelier T2

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

Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
67
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Same price

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. #3 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MW8.5
    Shade match 97
    $49SephoraSephora$20 less (29%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/combination skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium warm 8.5

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    3Y42 - Warm Praline
    Shade match 94
    $49SephoraSephora$20 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feelContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 95
    $49SephoraSephora$20 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for darker medium skin with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    550 Martinique
    Shade match 95
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$45 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · 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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  5. #7 · Ogee

    Complexion Perfecting Serum Foundation

    Juniper 3.25W
    Shade match 97
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (29%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium light tan, bright-golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    5.8
    Shade match 97
    $69SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for combination skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Estée Lauder

    Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45

    4W1 Honey Bronze
    Shade match 95
    $55SephoraSephora$14 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Haleys Beauty

    Re-form Luminous Skin Foundation

    5.00 Medium/Tan - Warm
    Shade match 95
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$30 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: 5.00 Medium/Tan - Warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    530 Ibiza
    Shade match 92
    $14.40$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$54.60 less (79%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · 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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  10. #12 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    23Y
    Shade match 96
    $24SephoraSephora$45 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm 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
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium-dark with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    30 Medium Warm
    Shade match 96
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$61 less (88%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm 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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephora$20 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for medium skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Tarte

    Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint

    35N Medium Neutral
    Shade match 78
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$27 less (39%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · L'Oréal Paris

    Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation

    Golden Honey
    Shade match 96
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$54.03 less (78%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    8 Warm
    Shade match 97
    $52SephoraSephora$17 less (25%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    57
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 96
    $40SephoraSephora$29 less (42%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium warm

    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 Medium 16 (Medium light · Warm · peach undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2Y36

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y36

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Dune 7.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Dune 7.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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

    NC40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC40

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  4. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 98 Cream Caramel

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 98 Cream Caramel

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Medium Neutral

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Medium Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $8

  6. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium Tan 3.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium Tan 3.5W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden 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

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in Golden Caramel 332, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Medium 16. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium 16Closest shade matchGolden Caramel 332Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#dda067#d89e6aLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte 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 · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome 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 overall30
Skin type30Normal, dry, combinationNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 76/100Shade 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 Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in Golden Caramel 332.

Same or better

  • $57.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for dry/combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basehigh siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides in Atelier T2, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Medium 16. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium 16Closest overall alternativeAtelier T2Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#dda067#dda05fVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom 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 91/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 T2.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • 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

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation Golden Caramel 332

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

Your shade $69 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $7.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides Atelier T2

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $69 at Sephora

How these matches are scored

33 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.