Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 4 Golden dupes and alternatives Patrick Ta
4.3 (1,612)·Very fair · 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
20
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Adds SPF 50
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
52
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: very fair warm with golden undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: Slightly lighter· Light rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Adds SPF 50
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
52
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: very fair complexion with warm yellow undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural matte rather than radiant finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
53
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed
Retailer shade note: light cool with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Light rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin
Retailer shade note: fair to light with neutral tones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
57
Wear & performance
20
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 4 Golden (Very fair · 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
Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 1N, against Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 4 Golden. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade4 GoldenClosest shade match1NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#efd3bc#efd4beLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Finish35%12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared31
Longevity30%208-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 8-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall30
Skin type100%30Normal, dry, combinationCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 73/100Shade 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.
LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick in MG2, against Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 4 Golden. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade4 GoldenClosest overall alternativeMG2How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#efd3bc#f0d1b5Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99Very fairFairCloseDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity30%708-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 8-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, combinationDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for dry/combination skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 96/100High 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.
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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