Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC25 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.5 (952)·Light medium · Warm · 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Described as medium, yours as light medium· Slightly cooler undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
75
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Described as medium, yours as light medium · 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 medium
Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly deeper· Described as medium, yours as light medium· 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 medium · 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 medium
Matches: Same warm undertone· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly deeper· Described as medium tan, yours as light medium· 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 medium · 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 medium
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC25 (Light medium · Warm · 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 match works
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer in 375 Latte, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC25. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC25Closest match375 LatteHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%89#e6ac7a#e0af84Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 compared67
Longevity30%3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall50
Skin type100%50Dry, normal, combination, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 82/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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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