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Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC35 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%).

Only showing matches with a matte finish, with no drying alcohol.

Closest shade match: e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer Medium Neutral

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC35Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
87out of 100
Colour
78
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22 less (73%)

Your shade $30 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer 8.5 Medium-Tan

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC35Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Charlotte Tilbury
8.5 Medium-Tan
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
67
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $6 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

    Graham Cracker 4.1 Golden
    Shade match 85
    $31SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium skin tones with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Huda Beauty

    #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden
    Shade match 85
    $31SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium-tan skin tones with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    385 Amber
    Shade match 84
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14.01 less (47%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very 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

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  4. #6 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Sucre D'orge
    Shade match 85
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: MD1.5 - Medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and a peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Biscuit
    Shade match 81
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: MD1 - Medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and a golden tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    410 Almond
    Shade match 77
    $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
    77
    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

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Looking for a foundation in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC35 (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

    NC45

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, shade NC45

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

Closest foundations

  1. 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

  2. Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    312

    Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation, shade 312

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $15.99

  3. Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    27 Medium Warm

    Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation, shade 27 Medium Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $38

  4. Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45

    4W1 Honey Bronze

    Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45, shade 4W1 Honey Bronze

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $55

  5. L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation

    Golden Honey

    L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation, shade Golden Honey

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $14.97

  6. ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Porto Ferro ST10

    ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, shade Porto Ferro ST10

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $48

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

e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer in Medium Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC35. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC35Closest shade matchMedium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour78#e59e68#d6a071Close colourColour difference 3.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 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, oilyOily, combination, normalBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer in Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • $22 less
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. 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

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer in 8.5 Medium-Tan, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC35. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC35Closest overall alternative8.5 Medium-TanScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour79#e59e68#e5aa76Close colourColour difference 3.8 (0 is identical)
Depth90Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 4.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom 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 compared67
Longevity3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
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 86/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer in 8.5 Medium-Tan.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer Medium Neutral

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22 less (73%)

Your shade $30 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer 8.5 Medium-Tan

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

31 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.