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Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Medium 23 dupes and alternatives Pat McGrath Labs

Tan · Olive · warm olive 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: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Macao

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

Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
90
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$14 less (20%)

Your shade $69 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint 42S Tan Sand

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

The match
Tarte
42S Tan Sand
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (39%)

Your shade $69 at Ulta Beauty · 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 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Tan To Dark Olive
    Shade match 93
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$53 less (77%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame olive undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    57
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephora$20 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Haleys Beauty

    Re-form Luminous Skin Foundation

    7.00 Tan - Dark
    Shade match 90
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$30 less (43%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: 7.00 Tan - Dark

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 84
    $49SephoraSephora$20 less (29%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    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 olive undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    MD2OLIVE
    Shade match 93
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$44 less (64%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame olive undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    60
    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 deep with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 84
    $58SephoraSephora$11 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: tan with golden neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Tan 200 N
    Shade match 90
    $49SephoraSephora$20 less (29%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 91
    $44SephoraSephora$25 less (36%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame olive undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 91
    $38SephoraSephora$31 less (45%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep (warm)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    45 Tan Warm
    Shade match 88
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$61 less (88%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    29N
    Shade match 87
    $24SephoraSephora$45 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Palladio Beauty

    Build + Blend Foundation Stick

    Warm Caramel
    Shade match 87
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$54.01 less (78%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    39 Medium Deep Warm
    Shade match 92
    $38SephoraSephora$31 less (45%)

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

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    57
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    56

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    High 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 23 (Tan · Olive · warm olive undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4W

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $36

  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 4

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Flax 8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Flax 8

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $39

  5. Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer

    Cinnamon

    Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer, shade Cinnamon

    • Very close colour
    • Tan

    $14.99

  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Deep Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Deep Golden

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

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

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Macao, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Medium 23. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium 23Closest shade matchMacaoScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour97#b0713c#b16f36Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99TanDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone90Olive · warm oliveOliveClosefrom 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 · 2 of 5 compared60
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)
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 87/100Shade 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 NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Macao.

Same or better

  • $14 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same olive undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basehigh siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint in 42S Tan Sand, against Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Medium 23. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium 23Closest overall alternative42S Tan SandScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour91#b0713c#b77336Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone80Olive · warm oliveWarm · goldenSome differencefrom 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 compared60
Longevity40Not listed16-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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint in 42S Tan Sand.

Same or better

  • $27 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Warm rather than olive undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basehigh siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Macao

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$14 less (20%)

Your shade $69 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint 42S Tan Sand

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (39%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.