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Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer N18 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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%).

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Closest shade match: Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer 3.5 Neutral

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
N18Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Dior
3.5 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
84
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $12 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer 25.5 Medium Bronze

The most similar concealer overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
N18Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
IT Cosmetics
25.5 Medium Bronze
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
84
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
65
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$30SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $30 at Sephora

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Looking for a foundation in your shade?

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.

From the same range

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW13

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, shade NW13

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $39

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  1. Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral

    Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation, shade 16 Light Neutral

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

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  2. Hung Vanngo Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation

    3

    Hung Vanngo Beauty Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation, shade 3

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

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  3. J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Soft Beige

    J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation, shade Soft Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $3.89

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  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Ivory 06

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15, shade Neutral Ivory 06

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $39.50

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  5. CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation

    Light Medium

    CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation, shade Light Medium

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $21.49

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  6. Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral

    Solar

    Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral, shade Solar

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

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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

Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer in 3.5 Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in N18. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeN18Closest shade match3.5 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour84#f4b691#eab790Close colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared52
Longevity3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall25
Skin type25Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer in 3.5 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for dry/combination/oily skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer in 25.5 Medium Bronze, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in N18. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeN18Closest overall alternative25.5 Medium BronzeScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour89#f4b691#e8b391Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared65
Longevity7036-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 36-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall92
Skin type92Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer in 25.5 Medium Bronze.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer 3.5 Neutral

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $12 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer 25.5 Medium Bronze

Best price
$30SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.