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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%).

Closest shade match: Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer Tone 6.8 W

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
Kosas
Tone 6.8 W
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
94
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$32SephoraSephora
Costs $2 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer 23.5 Medium Amber

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
IT Cosmetics
23.5 Medium Amber
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
65
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Best price
$30SephoraSephora
Same price

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. 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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  2. 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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  3. #5 · 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

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  4. #6 · 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
  5. Shade match 93
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    45
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium with a peach undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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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.

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    C6

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, shade C6

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

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    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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    25 Ocean Park

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    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

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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

  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

  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

  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

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

Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer in Tone 6.8 W, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC27. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC27Closest shade matchTone 6.8 WScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#e2a274#e7a97cVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth94Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · peachSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall42
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity4036-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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)
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, combinationBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination skin
Overall match 72/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer in Tone 6.8 W.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative 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 NC27. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC27Closest overall alternative23.5 Medium AmberScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour79#e2a274#d6a476Close colourColour difference 3.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom 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 compared65
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall92
Skin type92Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer in 23.5 Medium Amber.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer Tone 6.8 W

Best price
$32SephoraSephora
Costs $2 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer 23.5 Medium Amber

Best price
$30SephoraSephora
Same price

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.