Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC11.5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.5 (952)·Fair · Warm · peach 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: Same matte finish· Same full coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly cooler undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
69
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for light skin with cool undertones
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$22 less (73%)4.3 (8,153)
Matches: Same warm undertone· Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly deeper· Satin rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
60
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Satin · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Satin rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: light with golden beige undertones
Matches: Same warm 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
83
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
Matches: Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC11.5 (Fair · Warm · peach 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 match works
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 1Y18, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC11.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC11.5Closest match1Y18How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%88#f1ca9f#f2c393Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 92/100Shade 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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