Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC45 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.5 (952)·Tan · Neutral 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%).
Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Matches: Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim transfer resistance· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly warmer undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: D0 - medium-deep to deep with warm undertones
Matches: Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC45 (Tan · Neutral undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage in Medium Tan 4, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC45Closest shade matchMedium Tan 4How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall79
Colour60%81#c0753e#b27646Close colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97TanTanSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity30%7036-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 36-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Dry, normal, combination, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 68/100Shade match 79/100Medium 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.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Truffle, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC45Closest overall alternativeTruffleHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall79
Colour60%82#c0753e#c87e40Close colourColour difference 3.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%90TanMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 4.4
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 70/100Shade match 79/100High 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.
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.
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