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Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC44 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 match: Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer Maple 8.5

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC44Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Hourglass
Maple 8.5
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High 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 3Y52

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC44Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
3Y52
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$35SephoraSephora
Costs $5 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. #3 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3N42
    Shade match 85
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · 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 tan skin with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11.5 Tan
    Shade match 84
    $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
    84
    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: Tan with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3N54
    Shade match 77
    $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
    77
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · 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 golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3N47
    Shade match 76
    $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
    76
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · 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 golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    10.5 Tan
    Shade match 79
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    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: Tan with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #8 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2N35
    Shade match 72
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

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

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · 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

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  7. #9 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    16HR Camo Concealer

    Tan Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22 less (73%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very 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

    View match
  8. #10 · Hourglass

    Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Valley 8.25
    Shade match 86
    $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
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · 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

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  9. #11 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4W
    Shade match 80
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 43% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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
  10. #12 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    9.5 Tan
    Shade match 70
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · 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: Tan with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. #13 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11 Tan
    Shade match 69
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Tan with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  12. #14 · Hourglass

    Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Topaz 7
    Shade match 79
    $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
    79
    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

    View match
  13. #15 · Hourglass

    Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Dune 7.5
    Shade match 79
    $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
    79
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · 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 Golden

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

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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. Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth Foundation Stick

    13

    Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth Foundation Stick, shade 13

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $40

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  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    10 Warm

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation, shade 10 Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $52

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  3. Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Warm Sun 334

    Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation, shade Warm Sun 334

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $11.99

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  4. 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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    Tan Warm

    Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation, shade Tan Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $16

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  6. Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    420 Havana

    Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation, shade 420 Havana

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $24

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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 Maple 8.5, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC44. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC44Closest shade matchMaple 8.5Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#d58a50#d28a4eLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
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 98/100High 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 Maple 8.5.

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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 3Y52, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC44. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC44Closest overall alternative3Y52Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour84#d58a50#d59254Close colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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 91/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 3Y52.

Same or better

  • 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

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • 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
View full match

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer Maple 8.5

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 3Y52

Best price
$35SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.