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: Same full coverage· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
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
Matches: Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
73
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
75
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
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
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer in 400 Caramel, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW40Closest shade match400 CaramelHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%92#d58958#d18c62Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
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 compared67
Longevity30%3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Dry, normal, combination, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 83/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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.
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 3N42, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW40Closest overall alternative3N42How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall80
Colour60%76#d58958#de955cClose colourColour difference 4.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%86MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 5.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 86/100Shade match 80/100Medium 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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