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Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NW25 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium · Cool · rosy 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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  • 8 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer 4C1

The equivalent shade and the most similar concealer overall.

The match
Laura Mercier
4C1
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
55
Wear (Wear & performance)
58
Skin (Skin suitability)
92
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$34SephoraSephora
Costs $4 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 84
    $34SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)Both claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 74
    $34SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Both claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    92

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

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    NW45

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, shade NW45

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

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  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    4C Canelé

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation, shade 4C Canelé

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $54

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    300 Cool

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation, shade 300 Cool

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $19.99

  3. Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    38N Medium-Tan Neutral

    Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation, shade 38N Medium-Tan Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $42

  4. MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation, shade NW40

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $46

  5. ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation

    Milos SF8

    ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation, shade Milos SF8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $56

  6. e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    35 Medium Cool

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation, shade 35 Medium Cool

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $8

Foundation shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer in 4C1, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW25. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW25Closest match4C1Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#d6926b#d9936cLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared55
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 compared58
Longevity2036-hour wear16-hour wearDifferent16-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall92
Skin type92Dry, normal, combination, oilyDry, normal, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 99/100High 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

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To Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer in 4C1.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy 4C1

Best price
$34SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

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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.