Dupes for MAC NC38

8 face alternatives in the same colour, from drugstore catalogues. The closest match is SEPHORA COLLECTION 28.5 N (ΔE 1.0, perfect), saving you up to −84%.

SEPHORA COLLECTION

28.5 N · Best Skin Ever Glow - Fondotinta a lunga durata - Incarnato fresco e luminoso

perfect ΔE 1.0 €18.99 −59% View →

CLARINS

03 dark · BB Skin Detox Fluid SPF 25

perfect ΔE 1.1 €43.20 −6% View →

MAKEUP BY MARIO

14O · SurrealSkin™ Natural Finish Foundation - Fondotinta naturale liquido

perfect ΔE 1.2 €52.00 View →

essence

Marrone, Dark Sand · Fondotinta I LOVE FLAWLESS SKIN

perfect ΔE 1.3 €7.49 −84% View →

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

9 Warm · Airbrush Flawless Foundation - Fondotinta leggero a coprenza totale

perfect ΔE 1.4 €54.00 View →

FENTY BEAUTY

310 · Pro filt'r soft matte powder - Fondotinta Compatto Mat

perfect ΔE 1.5 €41.00 −11% View →

HUDA BEAUTY

340 WARM Baklava · Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation - Fondotinta

ED caution perfect ΔE 1.5 €39.90 −13% View →

NABLA

3 Medium · Skin Realist - crema colorata perfezionatrice della pelle

perfect ΔE 1.6 €32.00 −30% View →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best dupe for MAC NC38?

The closest match is SEPHORA COLLECTION 28.5 N, with a ΔE colour difference of 1.0 (perfect) calculated in CIEDE2000. You save up to 84% versus the original.

What does ΔE mean?

ΔE (CIEDE2000) measures how different two colours look to the human eye. A ΔE below 2 is practically indistinguishable, below 3.5 is excellent, below 5 is still a credible match.

Is the dupe identical to the original?

The swatch colour is very close, but finish, coverage and wear may differ. Use the match as a starting point and check with a swatch in natural light.

How much does the cheapest dupe cost?

essence Marrone, Dark Sand is the cheapest alternative: it costs €7.49, 84% less than the original.

How we found these dupes

Every colour is converted to the perceptual CIE-Lab space and compared with the CIEDE2000 metric (Sharma 2005 reference), the same one the industry uses to assess colour accuracy. We show a single dupe per brand, ordered from the closest match. The thresholds: ΔE ≤ 2 practically identical, ≤ 3.5 excellent, ≤ 5 good. Prices, where comparable in the same currency, give the estimated saving.

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