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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%).

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Only showing matches made for normal skin, with a matte finish, without talc.

  • 8 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Chestnut

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW40Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
NARS
Chestnut
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
84out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
99
Undertone
65
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 3N42

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW40Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
3N42
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
80
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
75
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$35SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView 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. #3 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11 Tan
    Shade match 80
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Tan with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3Y52
    Shade match 72
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    16HR Camo Concealer

    Tan Neutral
    Shade match 83
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22 less (73%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    10.5 Tan
    Shade match 76
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Tan with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11.5 Tan
    Shade match 75
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Tan with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #8 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    10 Tan
    Shade match 71
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Tan with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · NARS

    Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Caramel
    Shade match 76
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: MD2 - Medium to medium-deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a foundation in your shade?

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.

From the same range

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC45

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, shade NC45

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $39

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Closest foundations

  1. Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    31 Medium Deep Neutral

    Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation, shade 31 Medium Deep Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $38

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  2. IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Tan

    IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation, shade Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    21

    Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation, shade 21

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $40

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30

    19.5

    Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30, shade 19.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $60

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Laura Geller Double Take Baked Full Coverage Foundation

    Tan

    Laura Geller Double Take Baked Full Coverage Foundation, shade Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    18.5 N

    Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation, shade 18.5 N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $48

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Chestnut, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW40Closest shade matchChestnutScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour88#d58958#cc8c5eVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65NeutralCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared47
Longevity2036-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 84/100High 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 NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Chestnut.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

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 alternative3N42Score
Shade match55% of overall80
Colour76#d58958#de955cClose colourColour difference 4.1 (0 is identical)
Depth86MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 5.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared86
Longevity10036-hour wear36-hour wearSameBoth claim 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall75
Skin type75Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 3N42.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 36-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Chestnut

Best price
$36SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 3N42

Best price
$35SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.