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 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.
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
47
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin
Retailer shade note: MD2.6 - Medium-deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
47
Skin suitability
75
Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin
Retailer shade note: MD3 - Medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
72
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
47
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin
Retailer shade note: D0 - Medium-deep to deep with warm undertones
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: MD2.75 - medium-deep with warm undertones, and a deep peach tone
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: Same neutral undertone· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly lighter· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
72
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
92
Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones
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 match works
NARS Soft Matte Complete 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 matchTruffleHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%95#c0753e#c57742Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 82/100Shade match 88/100High 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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