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Fair · Warm · golden 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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Only showing matches with a matte finish, without talc or alcohol denat.

Closest shade match: NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Marron Glacé

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC11Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
NARS
Marron Glacé
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 1Y18

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC11Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
1Y18
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
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 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    4.5 Fair-Medium
    Shade match 89
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Fair with neutral warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Café Con Leche
    Shade match 90
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: L2.6 - Light to medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1N14
    Shade match 75
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finishSame full coverage

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

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

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for light skin with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    220 Buff C
    Shade match 88
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    46

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light with pinky undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1R02
    Shade match 65
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for fair skin with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    360 Cashmere
    Shade match 77
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14.01 less (47%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feelContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1R12
    Shade match 62
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    62
    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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC11 (Fair · Warm · golden undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

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  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, shade NC15

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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  1. Sephora Collection Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint

    120 Y

    Sephora Collection Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint, shade 120 Y

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $24

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  2. Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Light 3

    Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation, shade Light 3

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $69

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  3. Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    6

    Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation, shade 6

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $40

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  4. Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage

    Very Light 4

    Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage, shade Very Light 4

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $34

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  5. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    3 Warm

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation, shade 3 Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $52

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  6. Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Fair Warm

    Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation, shade Fair Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Marron Glacé, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC11. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC11Closest shade matchMarron GlacéScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#f5cfa3#f4cfaaVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared47
Longevity2036-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
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 overall75
Skin type75Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Marron Glacé.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-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 1Y18, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC11. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC11Closest overall alternative1Y18Score
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour81#f5cfa3#f2c393Close colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth89FairFairSameDepth difference: 4.9
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom 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 90/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 1Y18.

Same or better

  • Same warm 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 deeper
  • 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

NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Marron Glacé

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 1Y18

Best price
$35SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

31 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.