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

Light · Neutral 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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Fragrance-free1No drying alcohol1Vegan0Cruelty-free1Oil-free0With SPF0Mineral1

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Only showing matches with buildable coverage, with a radiant finish.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage Medium 4

The equivalent shade and the most similar concealer overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC17Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Glossier
Medium 4
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Overall match
68out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
79
Finish (Finish & visual result)
43
Wear (Wear & performance)
75
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Shade match
79out of 100
Colour
80
Depth
97
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$22SephoraSephora
$8 less (27%)

Your shade $30 at Sephora

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

From the same range

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    C4.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, shade C4.5

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

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  1. Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    35N Medium Neutral

    Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation, shade 35N Medium Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

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  2. Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Pearl

    Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation, shade Pearl

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $48

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  3. Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick

    4 Fair

    Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick, shade 4 Fair

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $48

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  4. Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M4

    Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation, shade M4

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $54

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  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation

    250 Neutral

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation, shade 250 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $19.99

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  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC18

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, shade NC18

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

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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

Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage in Medium 4, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC17. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC17Closest matchMedium 4Score
Shade match55% of overall79
Colour80#eeb184#dfb189Close colourColour difference 3.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralCool · pinkSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity7036-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 36-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Dry, normal, combination, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 68/100Shade match 79/100Medium 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

If you switch

To Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage in Medium 4.

Same or better

  • $8 less
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy Medium 4

Best price
$22SephoraSephora
$8 less (27%)

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.