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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%).

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
NC40Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
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
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 2Y36

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC40Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
2Y36
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Best price
$35SephoraSephora
Costs $5 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. Shade match 88
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

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

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 87
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11.5 Tan
    Shade match 92
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    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 warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · 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
  5. Shade match 84
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. Shade match 83
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

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

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium skin with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · 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
  8. #10 · 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

    View match
  9. #11 · 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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  10. Shade match 77
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

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

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    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 Golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · 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

    View match
  13. Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 85
    $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
    85
    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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  15. Shade match 69
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium skin with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  16. #18 · 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
  17. #19 · 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

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  18. Shade match 86
    $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
    86
    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

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  19. Shade match 84
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 83
    $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
    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

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The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC40 (Medium light · Warm · golden undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

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    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

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    312

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    8 Warm

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    • Looks identical
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    28Y Medium

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    3Y42 - Warm Praline

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

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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 NC40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC40Closest shade matchTopaz 7Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#e19e67#e39b64Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · peachClosefrom 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 84/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer in Topaz 7.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 2Y36, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC40Closest overall alternative2Y36Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#e19e67#daa16dVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom 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 compared86
Longevity10036-hour wear36-hour wearSameBoth claim 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 93/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 2Y36.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 36-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

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

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 2Y36

Best price
$35SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $30 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.