Dupes for MAKE UP FOR EVER 3Y52

8 face alternatives in the same colour, from drugstore catalogues. The closest match is e.l.f. Cosmetics 43 Tan Cool (ΔE 0.3, perfect), saving you up to −30%.

e.l.f. Cosmetics

43 Tan Cool · Soft Glam Satin Concealer, Crease-Resistant - 36 Shades - $5

perfect ΔE 0.3 View →

HOURGLASS

20.5 · Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 - Fondotinta luminoso SPF30

perfect ΔE 0.8 €69.00 View →

MAKEUP BY MARIO

Light Medium · SoftSculpt® Shaping Stick - Stick per il contouring

perfect ΔE 1.0 €38.00 −17% View →

CLARINS

D1W · DOUBLE SERUM FOUNDATION – Fondotinta in siero ibrido, finish luminoso

perfect ΔE 1.1 €55.80 View →

GIVENCHY

5.5W · Prisme Libre Glow Serum - Foundation

perfect ΔE 1.3 €60.00 View →

bareMinerals

5 C - DARK · ORIGINAL LIQUID MINERAL CONCEALER

perfect ΔE 1.3 €31.99 −30% View →

RARE BEAUTY

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

perfect ΔE 1.3 €35.00 −24% View →

NARS

Caracas · Light Reflecting Foundation - Fondotinta coprente

perfect ΔE 1.5 €56.00 View →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best dupe for MAKE UP FOR EVER 3Y52?

The closest match is e.l.f. Cosmetics 43 Tan Cool, with a ΔE colour difference of 0.3 (perfect) calculated in CIEDE2000. You save up to 30% 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?

bareMinerals 5 C - DARK is the cheapest alternative: it costs €31.99, 30% 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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