Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer N18 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.
$12.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$17.01 less (57%)4.3 (3,814)
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains drying alcohol
$12.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$17.01 less (57%)4.3 (3,814)
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly deeper· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Same matte finish· Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly warmer undertone· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for light to medium skin w/ warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
92
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
47
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin
Retailer shade note: L3 - Light to medium with cool undertones
Matches: Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · 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: Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Satin rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
60
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Satin · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Satin rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly lighter· Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: L2.4 - light with neutral undertones, and a light peach tone
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$22 less (73%)4.3 (8,153)
Matches: Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Satin rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
60
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Satin · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Satin rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: light with rosy peach undertones
$12.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$17.01 less (57%)4.3 (3,814)
Matches: Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly warmer undertone· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
72
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: light medium with cool peach undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer N18 (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
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum in Medium Vanilla, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in N18. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeN18Closest shade matchMedium VanillaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%88#f4b691#f2b99cVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared65
Longevity30%4036-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Dry, normal, combination, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 76/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 1N10, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in N18. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeN18Closest overall alternative1N10How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall83
Colour60%81#f4b691#f8c095Close colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%91LightFairCloseDepth difference: 4.1
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 88/100Shade match 83/100Medium 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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