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Deep · Cool 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: Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer Hazelnut 8.1 Neutral

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW45Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Huda Beauty
Hazelnut 8.1 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
80out of 100
Colour
83
Depth
95
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$31SephoraSephora
Costs $1 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 4N72

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW45Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
4N72
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
78
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

    4R76
    Shade match 67
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    67
    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 · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for very deep skin with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6.5N
    Shade match 77
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 43% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: extra deep with subtle red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4R64
    Shade match 61
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    61
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    75

    Visibly different colour · 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 deep skin with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    15 Deep
    Shade match 66
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    66
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    490
    Shade match 66
    $30SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    66
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for very deep skin w/ neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    495
    Shade match 65
    $30SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Visibly different colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for very deep skin w/ cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4N71
    Shade match 54
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperSlightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    54
    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 warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for deeper skin with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #10 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6C
    Shade match 68
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same full coverageBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 43% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: extra deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #11 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4Y73
    Shade match 52
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperSlightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    52
    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 warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. #12 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Chestnut
    Shade match 69
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same full coverageBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral to golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. #13 · Hourglass

    Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Mocha 11
    Shade match 71
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    75

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Deep, Warm Olive

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  12. #14 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4N68
    Shade match 50
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly lighterSlightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    50
    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 · Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  13. #15 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6N
    Shade match 63
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same full coverageBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    63
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    75

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 43% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: extra deep with subtle brown undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NW45 (Deep · Cool 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

    NW45

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, shade NW45

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $39

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  1. Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20

    5C1 Rich Chestnut

    Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20, shade 5C1 Rich Chestnut

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $33

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  2. Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20

    52N Deep Neutral

    Tarte Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20, shade 52N Deep Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $42

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  3. Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation

    Mocha

    Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation, shade Mocha

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $49

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  4. Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Almond (C-084)

    Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15, shade Almond (C-084)

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $58

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  5. Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30

    22

    Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30, shade 22

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $60

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  6. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    14 Cool

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation, shade 14 Cool

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $52

    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

Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Hazelnut 8.1 Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW45Closest shade matchHazelnut 8.1 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall80
Colour83#8e4c21#824a28Close colourColour difference 3.3 (0 is identical)
Depth95DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionVery deepRich deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 compared79
Longevity7036-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 36-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Hazelnut 8.1 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. 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 4N72, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW45Closest overall alternative4N72Score
Shade match55% of overall78
Colour78#8e4c21#895324Close colourColour difference 3.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom 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 84/100Shade match 78/100Medium 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 4N72.

Same or better

  • 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
  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • 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

Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer Hazelnut 8.1 Neutral

Best price
$31SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 4N72

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.