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.
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$22 less (73%)4.3 (8,153)
Matches: Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Satin rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
60
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Satin · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Satin rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones
Matches: Same full coverage· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Olive rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$22 less (73%)4.3 (8,153)
Matches: Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Satin rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
60
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Satin · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Satin rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$22 less (73%)4.3 (8,153)
Matches: Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Satin rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
68
Finish & visual result
60
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Satin · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Satin rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: light with rosy peach undertones
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 shade match works
e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer in Light Beige, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC15Closest shade matchLight BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#f5c08e#eebf91Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 83/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
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 NC15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC15Closest overall alternative1N10How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%89#f5c08e#f8c095Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightFairCloseDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 91/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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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