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Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NW50 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Deep · Neutral · neutral golden 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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  • 2 matches have no coverage listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer 8 Neutral

The equivalent shade and the most similar concealer overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW50Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Dior
8 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
77out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
52
Skin (Skin suitability)
25
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
95
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $12 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

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The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer NW50 (Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

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  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC55

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, shade NC55

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $39

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  1. Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 124 Sienna

    Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation, shade WN 124 Sienna

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

    $39

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  2. Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation

    F16.7NW

    Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation, shade F16.7NW

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $8

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  3. Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    WN 124 Sienna

    Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25, shade WN 124 Sienna

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

    $49

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  4. Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    25W

    Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation, shade 25W

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $48

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  5. Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    P10

    Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Powder Foundation, shade P10

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $55

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  6. Juvia's Place I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    300 Gabon

    Juvia's Place I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation, shade 300 Gabon

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $24

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Foundation shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer in 8 Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NW50. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW50Closest match8 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour93#874c29#8c5130Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth95DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 2.9
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared52
Longevity3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall25
Skin type25Dry, normal, combination, oilyNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 77/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer in 8 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for dry/combination/oily skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Where to buy 8 Neutral

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $12 more

Your shade $30 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.