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

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
IT Cosmetics
25.5 Medium Bronze
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
84out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
96
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$30SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $30 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 1N10

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
Make Up For Ever
1N10
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
83
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$35SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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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.

  1. #3 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1N06
    Shade match 79
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for fair skin with neutral warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    2N
    Shade match 83
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 43% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Honey
    Shade match 80
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes 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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    2W
    Shade match 75
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same full coverageBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 43% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Rare Beauty

    Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    220C
    Shade match 80
    $24SephoraSephora$6 less (20%)

    Matches: Claims a skin-like finishBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishMedium 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

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

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  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

    $46

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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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    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

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 shade match25.5 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 shade match
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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Why the closest overall alternative works

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 alternative1N10Score
Shade match55% of overall83
Colour81#f4b691#f8c095Close colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth91LightFairCloseDepth difference: 4.1
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared86
Longevity10036-hour wear36-hour wearSameBoth claim 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 1N10.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 36-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

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

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 1N10

Best price
$35SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

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.