Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC50 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.5 (952)·Deep · 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%).
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 warm undertone· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly lighter· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
73
Finish & visual result
85
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
46
Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/oily skin
Matches: Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: deep with neutral red undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC50 (Deep · Warm · golden 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
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer in 520 Suede W, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC50. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC50Closest match520 Suede WHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%88#965431#925a39Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 84/100Shade match 92/100High 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.
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.
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