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Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC27 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium light · Warm · peach 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: Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer Topaz 7

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC27Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Hourglass
Topaz 7
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
87
Depth
96
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer Warm Beige

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC27Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Too Faced
Warm Beige
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
75
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView 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 · IT Cosmetics

    Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    23.5 Medium Amber
    Shade match 87
    $30SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: for warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Sand
    Shade match 85
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Hourglass

    Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Khaki 6.25
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium, Warm Peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4W
    Shade match 82
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 43% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with warm golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Hourglass

    Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Dune 7.5
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium, Warm Golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · IT Cosmetics

    Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    21.0 Medium Tan
    Shade match 85
    $30SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: for warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Clinique

    Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 98 Cream Caramel
    Shade match 86
    $22$32SephoraSephora$8 less (27%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 37% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Dior

    Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4W Warm
    Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $12 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    25

    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: medium skin with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Tan
    Shade match 90
    $12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (60%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. #12 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden
    Shade match 89
    $12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$18 less (60%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a foundation in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC27 (Medium light · Warm · peach 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

    C6

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, shade C6

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

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  1. Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick

    4W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick, shade 4W Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $58

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  2. Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint

    25 Ocean Park

    Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint, shade 25 Ocean Park

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $32

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  3. Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation

    240 Golden Beige

    Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation, shade 240 Golden Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $9.12

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  4. Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Warm Honey 322

    Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation, shade Warm Honey 322

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $11.99

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  5. R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation

    medium 6 g

    R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation, shade medium 6 g

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

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  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation

    260 Warm

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation, shade 260 Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $19.99

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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 shade match works

Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer in Topaz 7, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC27. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC27Closest shade matchTopaz 7Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour87#e2a274#e39b64Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · peachSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 compared58
Longevity2036-hour wear16-hour wearDifferent16-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
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 overall75
Skin type75Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 91/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer in Topaz 7.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer in Warm Beige, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC27. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC27Closest overall alternativeWarm BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour98#e2a274#dea174Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65Warm · peachNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 overall75
Skin type75Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 90/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer in Warm Beige.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer Topaz 7

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer Warm Beige

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.