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Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC60 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Very deep · 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%).

Only showing matches made for dry skin, in liquid form, without talc.

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  • 2 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer 7N

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

The match
Estée Lauder
7N
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
86
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer 15.5 Deep

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

The match
Charlotte Tilbury
15.5 Deep
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
67
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $30 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. Shade match 90
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    75

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 89
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Very Deep, Neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    16 Deep
    Shade match 76
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 84
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 43% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep with warm golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    15 Deep
    Shade match 74
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    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: Deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 80
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same full coverageBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

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

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 43% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep with cool rich-red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 81
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same full coverageBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 80
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same full coverageBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deepest with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 77
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    46

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

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The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC60 (Very deep · Neutral undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

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    NW53

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, shade NW53

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $39

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  1. CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation

    Rich-Deep

    CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation, shade Rich-Deep

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $21.49

  2. Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    37N Brilliant

    Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation, shade 37N Brilliant

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $47

  3. Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint

    60 Third St.

    Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint, shade 60 Third St.

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

  4. Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    26N

    Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation, shade 26N

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $48

  5. Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    65N Deep

    Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation, shade 65N Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $24

  6. Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides

    Atelier R3

    Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides, shade Atelier R3

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $69

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

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer in 7N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC60Closest shade match7NScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour86#74452a#784530Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionVery deepVery deepBoth described as very deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 compared63
Longevity3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 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, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer in 7N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

26 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 43%. 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer in 15.5 Deep, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC60Closest overall alternative15.5 DeepScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour86#74452a#744935Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepDeepCloseDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom 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 compared67
Longevity3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 87/100High 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 Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer in 15.5 Deep.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer 7N

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer 15.5 Deep

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.