Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Medium 20 dupes and alternatives Pat McGrath Labs
4.1 (2,174)·Medium tan · Warm · 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Claims 24-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones
The closest shade to Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Medium 20 (Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 410N, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Medium 20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium 20Closest shade match410NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#c98753#cb8852Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Finish35%12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity30%40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall28
Skin type100%28Normal, dry, combinationNormal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 99/100High 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.
L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint in 220 Warm, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Medium 20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium 20Closest overall alternative220 WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#c98753#c28756Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Overall match 92/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
32 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.
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