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Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC42 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium · 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: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 3N42

The equivalent shade and the most similar concealer overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC42Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
3N42
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
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. #2 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3Y52
    Shade match 89
    $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
    89
    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 tan skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2Y36
    Shade match 75
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

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

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · 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

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  3. #4 · Hourglass

    Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Maple 8.5
    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 Deep, Warm Peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Hourglass

    Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Topaz 7
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

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

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · 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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  5. #6 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    16HR Camo Concealer

    Tan Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22 less (73%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Hourglass

    Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Dune 7.5
    Shade match 84
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Hourglass

    Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Khaki 6.25
    Shade match 78
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · 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
  8. #9 · Hourglass

    Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Valley 8.25
    Shade match 78
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep, Warm Golden

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

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The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC42 (Medium · Warm · golden undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

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  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC42

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, shade NC42

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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  1. Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm

    Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation, shade 26 Medium Warm

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $30

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  2. Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick

    17W Medium Tan Warm

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    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $8.75

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  3. ONE/SIZE Turn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation

    Medium Dark 60 G

    ONE/SIZE Turn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation, shade Medium Dark 60 G

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $17.99

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  4. Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Cinnamon 440G

    Huda Beauty Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation, shade Cinnamon 440G

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $37

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  5. Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation

    7

    Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation, shade 7

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $39

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  6. Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation

    P6

    Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation, shade P6

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $52

    SephoraView at Sephora

Foundation shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 3N42, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC42. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC42Closest match3N42Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour93#dc8f57#de955cVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Warm · goldenNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom 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 92/100Shade 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

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To Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 3N42.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • 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 match
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
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Where to buy 3N42

Best price
$35SephoraSephora
Costs $5 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.