Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC15 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.5 (952)·Light · 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%).
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Luminous rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
38
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
50
Looks identical · Luminous · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Luminous rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: for very fair neutral skin with peach undertones
$12Ulta Beauty(product price)$18 less (60%)4.5 (1,593)
Matches: Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
52
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Matches: Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Matches: Same warm undertone· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly deeper· Luminous rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
38
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Luminous · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Luminous rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: for light warm skin with yellow undertones
Matches: Same warm undertone· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly deeper· Radiant rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
44
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium-full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium-full rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: fair/medium with neutral undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC15 (Light · Warm · golden 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
Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage in Medium 2, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC15Closest matchMedium 2How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#f5c08e#f6c495Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97LightFairCloseDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionFairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
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 compared75
Longevity30%7036-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 36-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 78/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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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