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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%).

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Only showing matches with medium coverage, with a radiant finish.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation MW8.5

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Pat McGrath Labs
Medium 16Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
Yves Saint Laurent
MW8.5
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
33
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
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. #2 · 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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  2. #3 · 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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  3. #4 · 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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  4. #5 · 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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  5. #6 · 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

    View match
  6. #7 · 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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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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    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 match works

Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in MW8.5, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Medium 16. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium 16Closest matchMW8.5Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#dda067#dba26fLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom 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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall33
Skin type33Normal, dry, combinationNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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 Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in MW8.5.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Not marketed for dry/combination skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basehigh siliconeOil-based, low silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs low
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Where to buy MW8.5

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

Your shade $69 at Sephora

SephoraView 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.