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Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC40 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium light · 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer 11.5 Tan

The equivalent shade and the most similar concealer overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC40Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Charlotte Tilbury
11.5 Tan
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
67
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
95
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
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. #2 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    9.5 Tan
    Shade match 91
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Tan with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Huda Beauty

    #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Candied Ginger 6.1 Golden
    Shade match 90
    $31SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very 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: tan skin tones with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    8.5 Medium-Tan
    Shade match 88
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 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
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Warm Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #5 · Huda Beauty

    #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden
    Shade match 89
    $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
    89
    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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  5. #6 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    10.5 Tan
    Shade match 85
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Tan with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    16HR Camo Concealer

    Medium Neutral
    Shade match 91
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22 less (73%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · 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

    View match
  8. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    385 Amber
    Shade match 86
    $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
    86
    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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  9. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    410 Almond
    Shade match 81
    $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
    81
    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

    View match
  10. #11 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    10 Tan
    Shade match 73
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Tan with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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  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

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  1. 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

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    Golden Honey

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    312

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    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

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    8 Warm

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    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $52

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    28Y Medium

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    • Looks identical
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  6. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    3Y42 - Warm Praline

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

    $49

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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 match works

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer in 11.5 Tan, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC40Closest match11.5 TanScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour88#e19e67#de9765Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth95Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.9
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom 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 89/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 11.5 Tan.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • 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

  • 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 match
BaseWater-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy 11.5 Tan

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.