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Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NW43 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Tan · Warm · peach 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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Closest shade match: Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer Umber 9

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW43Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Hourglass
Umber 9
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
86out of 100
Colour
80
Depth
89
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 3N59

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW43Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
3N59
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
79
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 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3Y57
    Shade match 71
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly lighterDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for tan to deep skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Tarte

    Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    49W tan-deep warm
    Shade match 76
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep skin with very warm, rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Tarte

    Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    48G tan-deep golden
    Shade match 68
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterOlive rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Olive rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep skin with very warm, golden or olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3N56
    Shade match 57
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly lighterOlive rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    57
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Olive rather than warm undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for tan to deep skin with neutral olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Hourglass

    Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Teak 9.5
    Shade match 73
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same full coverageClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Deep, Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · IT Cosmetics

    Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    35.0 Rich Amber
    Shade match 70
    $30SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    92

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: for warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · IT Cosmetics

    Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    35.5 Rich
    Shade match 68
    $30SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly lighterNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    92

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: for warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #10 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4R64
    Shade match 48
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperSlightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    48
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #11 · Hourglass

    Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Brandy 10
    Shade match 66
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same full coverageClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    66
    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 cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Deep, Cool Pink

    Medium 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 NW43 (Tan · Warm · peach 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

    NC47

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, shade NC47

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest foundations

  1. IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Rich Honey

    IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation, shade Rich Honey

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation

    Medium Deep Warm 3

    Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation, shade Medium Deep Warm 3

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $49

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    38 Medium Deep Neutral

    Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation, shade 38 Medium Deep Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Warm Coconut 356

    Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation, shade Warm Coconut 356

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $11.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    470 Medium Deep

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation, shade 470 Medium Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $52

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick

    12 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick, shade 12 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm 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

Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer in Umber 9, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW43. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW43Closest shade matchUmber 9Score
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour80#be6e3a#b66434Close colourColour difference 3.6 (0 is identical)
Depth89TanDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 4.8
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · peachSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
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 overall75
Skin type75Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​combination skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer in Umber 9.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for oily 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 siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-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 3N59, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW43. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW43Closest overall alternative3N59Score
Shade match55% of overall79
Colour73#be6e3a#ad6b34Close colourColour difference 4.5 (0 is identical)
Depth91TanDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 4.3
Retailer descriptionDeepDeep tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Warm · peachNeutral · 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 85/100Shade match 79/100Medium 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 3N59.

Same or better

  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • 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 deeper
  • 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

Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer Umber 9

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 3N59

Best price
$35SephoraSephora
Costs $5 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.