Dupes for MAKE UP FOR EVER 2Y36

8 face alternatives in the same colour, from drugstore catalogues. The closest match is essence 165 (ΔE 0.7, perfect), saving you up to −86%.

essence

165 · Silky BLUR HYDRATING LONGWEAR FONDOTINTA

perfect ΔE 0.7 €6.29 −86% View →

ARMANI

8.1 · Luminous Silk Foundation - Fondotinta Liquido Luminosità Naturale

perfect ΔE 0.8 €63.50 View →

MAC

NC44.5 · Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control

ED caution perfect ΔE 0.9 €45.00 −2% View →

Douglas Collection

06 · 12H Foundation

perfect ΔE 0.9 €21.00 −54% View →

RARE BEAUTY

Golden Tan · Tinted Pressed Powder - Cipria colorata compatta di finish

perfect ΔE 1.0 €35.00 −24% View →

GIVENCHY

5.5W · Prisme Libre Glow Serum - Foundation

perfect ΔE 1.0 €60.00 View →

BENEFIT COSMETICS

18W Proud · The POREfessional Foundation - Fondotinta levigante con Niacinamide

perfect ΔE 1.4 €49.90 View →

NARS

Cadiz · Light Reflecting Foundation - Fondotinta coprente

perfect ΔE 1.4 €56.00 View →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best dupe for MAKE UP FOR EVER 2Y36?

The closest match is essence 165, with a ΔE colour difference of 0.7 (perfect) calculated in CIEDE2000. You save up to 86% 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 165 is the cheapest alternative: it costs €6.29, 86% 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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