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Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NW18 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium light · Warm · peach 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 with full coverage, without silicones or alcohol denat.

  • 4 matches have no coverage listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer 3WP Warm Peach

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW18Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Dior
3WP Warm Peach
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
88out of 100
Colour
80
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $12 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer 21.0 Medium Tan

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW18Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
IT Cosmetics
21.0 Medium Tan
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
65
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Best price
$30SephoraSephora
Same price

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 85
    $30SephoraSephoraSame price

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: for warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 78
    $30SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: for neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 79
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $12 more

    Matches: Same full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    25

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light medium to medium skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 66
    $30SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    66
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: for cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. Shade match 64
    $30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Same full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    64
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NW18 (Medium light · Warm · peach 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

    NW18

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, shade NW18

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

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  1. Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral

    Sunrise

    Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral, shade Sunrise

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  2. Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid

    220

    Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid, shade 220

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $15.99

  3. IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Tan Warm

    IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation, shade Tan Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $39

  4. Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation

    315 Soft Honey

    Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation, shade 315 Soft Honey

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $9.12

  5. Drunk Elephant Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Medium 12W

    Drunk Elephant Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation, shade Medium 12W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $42

  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation

    260 Warm

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation, shade 260 Warm

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $19.99

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

Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer in 3WP Warm Peach, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW18. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW18Closest shade match3WP Warm PeachScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour80#dfa077#d1a17eClose colourColour difference 3.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · peachSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared52
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall25
Skin type25Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 75/100Shade 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 Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer in 3WP Warm Peach.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for dry/combination/oily skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer in 21.0 Medium Tan, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW18. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW18Closest overall alternative21.0 Medium TanScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour80#dfa077#cf9d75Close colourColour difference 3.7 (0 is identical)
Depth93Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 3.5
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared65
Longevity7036-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 36-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 overall92
Skin type92Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer in 21.0 Medium Tan.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer 3WP Warm Peach

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $12 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer 21.0 Medium Tan

Best price
$30SephoraSephora
Same price

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.