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Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC17.5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Light · Neutral · neutral 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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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

The equivalent shade and the most similar concealer overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC17.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Huda Beauty
Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
96
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$31SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $30 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. #2 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1R12
    Shade match 77
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · 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
  2. #3 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    375 Latte
    Shade match 88
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14.01 less (47%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very 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
  3. #4 · Huda Beauty

    #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Vanilla Swirl 3.1 Beige
    Shade match 82
    $31SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light-medium skin tones with pink undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    365 Cashew
    Shade match 86
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14.01 less (47%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very 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
  5. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    380 Pecan
    Shade match 84
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14.01 less (47%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very 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
  6. #7 · Huda Beauty

    #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Marmalade 3.3 Beige
    Shade match 77
    $31SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light-medium skin tones with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC17.5 (Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

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    NC13

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    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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  1. Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Rich Tan 238

    Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation, shade Rich Tan 238

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $11.99

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  2. Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 56 Cashew

    Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation, shade WN 56 Cashew

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $39

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  3. Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    4WN

    Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation, shade 4WN

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $38

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  4. Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer

    08 Golden Neutral

    Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer, shade 08 Golden Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $41

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  5. J.Cat Beauty Aquasurance Compact Foundation

    Natural

    J.Cat Beauty Aquasurance Compact Foundation, shade Natural

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $15.99

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  6. Juvia's Place I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    720 Bali

    Juvia's Place I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation, shade 720 Bali

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

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Foundation shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC17.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC17.5Closest matchSugar Biscuit 3.5 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour91#e7b489#e7ba94Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared79
Longevity7036-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 36-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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

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To Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

Best price
$31SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.