e.l.f. Cosmetics
Fair 125 C – fair with cool undertones · Camo Pressed Powder Foundation
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Dupes for PAT McGRATH LABS Light Medium 8
8 face alternatives in the same colour, from drugstore catalogues. The closest match is e.l.f. Cosmetics Fair 125 C – fair with cool undertones (ΔE 0.2, perfect), saving you up to −96%.
GUCCI
22 Fair Medium · Gucci Glow Skin Tint Moisturizer - Fondotinta Leggero
DIOR
1 N Neutral · Dior Forever Hydra Nude - Fondotinta perfezione naturale 24H e idratazione 48H
essence
Carne, Light Rose · STAY ALL DAY 14h correttore lunga durata
SEPHORA COLLECTION
08n light · Best Skin Ever Mat - Fondotinta in polvere mat
ARMANI
3.25 · Power Fabric + - Fondotinta a Copertura Completa con Finish Opaco Naturale
DIOR BACKSTAGE
3W · Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation - Fondotinta viso e corpo
lancome
205C Cool (30 ml) - 011 Beige Cristallin · Teint Idole Ultra Wear - Fondotinta Lunga Tenuta 24h Finish Matte con SPF
Frequently asked questions
What is the best dupe for PAT McGRATH LABS Light Medium 8?
The closest match is e.l.f. Cosmetics Fair 125 C – fair with cool undertones, with a ΔE colour difference of 0.2 (perfect) calculated in CIEDE2000. You save up to 96% 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 Carne, Light Rose is the cheapest alternative: it costs €3.19, 96% 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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