Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC17.5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.5 (952)·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%).
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: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly cooler undertone· Does 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
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$22 less (73%)4.3 (8,153)
Matches: Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly lighter· Satin rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
60
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Satin · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Satin rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: light with golden beige undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
52
Skin suitability
25
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light skin with warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
52
Skin suitability
25
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light medium skin with warm peach undertones
Matches: Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
92
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
52
Skin suitability
25
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light medium skin with warm olive undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
52
Skin suitability
25
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light medium skin with neutral undertones
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$22 less (73%)4.3 (8,153)
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly cooler undertone· Satin rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
60
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Satin · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · 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
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.
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
Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer in 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 shade match3.5 NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%95#e7b489#eab790Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 compared52
Longevity30%3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 overall25
Skin type100%25Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
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 overall alternativeSugar Biscuit 3.5 NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%91#e7b489#e7ba94Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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.
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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