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Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC37 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium light · 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%).

Closest shade match: Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer Dune 7.5

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC37Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Hourglass
Dune 7.5
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
95
Undertone
85
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

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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
NC37Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
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
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
75
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
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. Shade match 90
    $30SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    92

    Very 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. Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  3. Shade match 83
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    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

    View match
  4. Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for oily skin

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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

    View match
  5. Shade match 83
    $30SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    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
  6. Shade match 81
    $30SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same neutral 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
    81
    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 neutral undertones

    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 NC37 (Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden 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

    NC44

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, shade NC44

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

Closest foundations

  1. Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    WN 80 Tawnied Beige

    Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25, shade WN 80 Tawnied Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $49

  2. Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Honey (W-064)

    Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15, shade Honey (W-064)

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $58

  3. Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer

    Shade: 4 - Vier

    Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer, shade Shade: 4 - Vier

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $52

  4. Juvia's Place I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    530 Ibiza

    Juvia's Place I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation, shade 530 Ibiza

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $14.40

  5. Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light Medium 2

    Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation, shade Light Medium 2

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $49

  6. Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 48 Oat

    Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation, shade WN 48 Oat

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $39

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 Dune 7.5, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC37. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC37Closest shade matchDune 7.5Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour93#dda16d#d89b65Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth95Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarm · goldenClosefrom 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 92/100High 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 Dune 7.5.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • 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

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 NC37. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC37Closest overall alternativeWarm BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour91#dda16d#dea174Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom 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 83/100Shade 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 Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer in Warm Beige.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • 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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer Dune 7.5

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

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.