Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC20 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.5 (952)·Light medium · 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 deeper· Described as medium, yours as light· Slightly cooler undertone
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Described as medium, yours as light · Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for medium skin with cool undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as medium, yours as light
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly deeper· Described as medium, yours as light· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Described as medium, yours as light · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for medium skin with neutral golden undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as medium, yours as light
Matches: Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly deeper· Described as medium tan, yours as light· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Described as medium tan, yours as light · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with golden undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as medium tan, yours as light
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC20 (Light medium · 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
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer in 23.5 Medium Amber, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC20Closest shade match23.5 Medium AmberHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall79
Colour60%76#eaaf7b#d6a476Close colourColour difference 4.1 (0 is identical)
Overall match 75/100Shade 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.
Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Vanilla Swirl 3.1 Beige, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC20Closest overall alternativeVanilla Swirl 3.1 BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall72
Colour60%77#eaaf7b#eab690Close colourColour difference 4.0 (0 is identical)
Overall match 77/100Shade match 72/100High 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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