Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC55 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.5 (952)·Deep · Neutral · neutral 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: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
75
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 43% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin
Retailer shade note: extra deep with subtle red undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly lighter· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly lighter· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
67
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
100
Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for deep skin w/ neutral undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC55 (Deep · Neutral · neutral 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 shade match works
Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer in 530N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC55Closest shade match530NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%91#8e542e#8d5838Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 77/100Shade match 90/100High 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.
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer in 490, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC55Closest overall alternative490How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour60%82#8e542e#925c3dClose colourColour difference 3.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%92DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 3.8
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 83/100Shade match 84/100High 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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