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.
$10.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (63%)4.1 (2,823)
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
51
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural finish
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/normal/combination/oily skin
Matches: Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly lighter· Radiant rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
26
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
0
Close colour · Radiant finish
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Radiant rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/normal/combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
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
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer in 122, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC15Closest shade match122How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#f5c08e#eec192Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionFairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared20
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%—not comparableFullNot listedNot comparedCoverage not listed for one product
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 compared54
Longevity30%4036-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type100%0Dry, normal, combination, oilySensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 66/100Shade 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.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer in 220 Buff C, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC15Closest overall alternative220 Buff CHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%80#f5c08e#ebc39cClose colourColour difference 3.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 81/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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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