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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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Closest shade match: Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

The match
Huda Beauty
Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
85out of 100
Colour
76
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$31SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 1N10

The most similar concealer overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

The match
Make Up For Ever
1N10
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
81
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Best price
$35SephoraSephora
Costs $5 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. #3 · Huda Beauty

    #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Vanilla Swirl 3.1 Beige
    Shade match 84
    $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
    84
    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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  2. #4 · Huda Beauty

    #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Marmalade 3.3 Beige
    Shade match 84
    $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
    84
    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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    375 Latte
    Shade match 82
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14.01 less (47%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    50

    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
  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    365 Cashew
    Shade match 81
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14.01 less (47%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    50

    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. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    380 Pecan
    Shade match 80
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14.01 less (47%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    50

    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. Shade match 74
    $30SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for light to medium skin w/ warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    385 Amber
    Shade match 75
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14.01 less (47%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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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.

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  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

  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

  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

  4. Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M4

    Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation, shade M4

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $54

  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

  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

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

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. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC17Closest shade matchSugar Biscuit 3.5 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour76#eeb184#e7ba94Close colourColour difference 4.1 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 84/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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 Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral.

Same or better

  • 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

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • 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 shade 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

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 NC17. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC17Closest overall alternative1N10Score
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour80#eeb184#f8c095Close colourColour difference 3.7 (0 is identical)
Depth81LightFairSome differenceDepth difference: 7.0
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared86
Longevity10036-hour wear36-hour wearSameBoth claim 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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 Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 1N10.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 36-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

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

Best price
$31SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 1N10

Best price
$35SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $30 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.