Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NW30 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.5 (952)·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%).
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: Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
92
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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
Matches: Same cool undertone· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly lighter· Radiant rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
74
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
100
Slight colour difference · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: medium tan with cool pink undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NW30 (Medium · Cool · rosy 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 match works
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer in 4C1, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW30. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW30Closest match4C1How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%88#d78a63#d9936cVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%93MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 3.5
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 77/100Shade 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.
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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