Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer N12 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.5 (952)·Light · Neutral undertone
Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar concealer overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).
Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar concealer on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.
Ranked by the overall match: the most similar concealer on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
47
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with warm, golden undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
47
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm, golden undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
47
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm, peach undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
47
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
75
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
47
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with warm, peach undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
47
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
92
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer N12 (Light · Neutral undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
Foundation shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest shade match works
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer in Willow 2.3, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in N12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeN12Closest shade matchWillow 2.3How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#ebbd9e#edbfa2Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 85/100Shade match 98/100High confidence· Digital match
Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.
Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in N12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeN12Closest overall alternativeSugar Biscuit 3.5 NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%87#ebbd9e#e7ba94Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 88/100Shade match 92/100Medium confidence· Digital match
Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.
30 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.
Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.
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