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Rich 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%).

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Closest shade match: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer 8N

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC63Change shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Estée Lauder
8N
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
88out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
91
Undertone
85
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer Brownie 8.5 Red

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC63Change shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Huda Beauty
Brownie 8.5 Red
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
84
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$31SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView 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. #3 · Huda Beauty

    #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Maple Syrup 8.2 Golden
    Shade match 83
    $31SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: rich skin tones with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Cocoa
    Shade match 76
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

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

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishNo 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

    Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    8C
    Shade match 73
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

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

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    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: very deep with cool brown undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Sable
    Shade match 72
    $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
    72
    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: rich with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Toffee
    Shade match 72
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · 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

    Retailer shade note: deepest with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    9N
    Shade match 69
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 43% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: deepest with rich neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Huda Beauty

    #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red
    Shade match 59
    $31SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperSlightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    59
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: extra rich skin tones with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    7C
    Shade match 63
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

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

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

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

    Slight colour difference · 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: ultra deep with cool rich-red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #11 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Ganache
    Shade match 63
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

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

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    63
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: richest with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. #12 · Hourglass

    Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Clove 11.4
    Shade match 66
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly lighterNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    66
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · 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

    View match

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The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NC63 (Rich deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

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  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW58

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, shade NW58

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $39

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    Deep Neutral

    Revolution Beauty Superdewy Cushion Foundation, shade Deep Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $14

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    Iconic London Super Smoother Blurring Skin Tint, shade Golden Rich

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Warm · golden undertone

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    490

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, shade 490

    • Very close colour
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    31D

    Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation, shade 31D

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Warm undertone

    $47

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    477N Mahogany

    Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation, shade 477N Mahogany

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $49

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  6. KVD Beauty Good Apple Full-Coverage Transfer-Proof Serum Foundation

    Deep 098

    KVD Beauty Good Apple Full-Coverage Transfer-Proof Serum Foundation, shade Deep 098

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

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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 8N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC63. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC63Closest shade match8NScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour89#57311b#522913Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth91Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 4.2
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom 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 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer in 8N.

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

  • Runs slightly deeper
  • 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Brownie 8.5 Red, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC63. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC63Closest overall alternativeBrownie 8.5 RedScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour97#57311b#5a321aLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone45Neutral · neutral goldenCoolDifferentfrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared79
Longevity7036-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 36-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 84/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Brownie 8.5 Red.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer 8N

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer Brownie 8.5 Red

Best price
$31SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.