Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NW40 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.5 (952)·Medium · 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%).
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: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: tan with warm warm undertones
Matches: Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
75
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
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NW40 (Medium · Neutral 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 shade match works
Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer in Tone 7.8 N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW40Closest shade matchTone 7.8 NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%86#d58958#cd8e64Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 71/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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.
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum in Light Tan, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW40Closest overall alternativeLight TanHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%82#d58958#d78f69Close colourColour difference 3.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared65
Longevity30%4036-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Dry, normal, combination, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 74/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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.
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.
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