MAKE UP FOR EVER
09 · Super Boost Skin Tint – Crema Colorata Perfezionatrice Idratante
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Dupes for MAC NC43.5
8 face alternatives in the same colour, from drugstore catalogues. The closest match is MAKE UP FOR EVER 09 (ΔE 0.6, perfect), saving you up to −80%.
ESTÉE LAUDER
Medium Soft Glow · Double Wear Sheer Flattery Loose Powder
CLARINS
M5N · Double Serum Foundation - Fondotinta ibrido 2-in-1
Catrice
048N · Skin Like Fondotinta Luminoso
ARMANI
8.1 · Luminous Silk Foundation - Fondotinta Liquido Luminosità Naturale
e.l.f. Cosmetics
Cara-melt - Light Caramel Beige · Shimmer & Shine Stick Duo
RMS BEAUTY
55 · "Un" cover-up cream foundation - Fondotinta
YVES SAINT LAURENT
MC5 · All Hours Glow Foundation - Fondotinta dal finish luminoso
Frequently asked questions
What is the best dupe for MAC NC43.5?
The closest match is MAKE UP FOR EVER 09, with a ΔE colour difference of 0.6 (perfect) calculated in CIEDE2000. You save up to 80% 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?
Catrice 048N is the cheapest alternative: it costs €7.99, 80% 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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