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HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 2Y36 dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Medium light · Warm · 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%).

Closest shade match: Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer Khaki 6.25

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

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
2Y36Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Hourglass
Khaki 6.25
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $35 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer 4W

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

Your shade
Make Up For Ever
2Y36Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Estée Lauder
4W
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $35 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 · Clinique

    Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 98 Cream Caramel
    Shade match 95
    $22$32SephoraSephora$13 less (37%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 95
    $30SephoraSephora$5 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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

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  3. Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    44
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium, Warm Golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 82
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Clinique

    Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 94 Deep Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $22$32SephoraSephora$13 less (37%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 88
    $30SephoraSephora$5 less (14%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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

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  7. #9 · Clinique

    Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 76 Toasted Wheat
    Shade match 86
    $22$32SephoraSephora$13 less (37%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 91
    $30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a foundation in your shade?

The closest shade to Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 2Y36 (Medium light · Warm · golden undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

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  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    3Y42 - Warm Praline

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation, shade 3Y42 - Warm Praline

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $49

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  1. Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MW8.5

    Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation, shade MW8.5

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $49

  2. NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    SYRACUSE

    NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation, shade SYRACUSE

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $55

  3. Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Golden Caramel 332

    Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation, shade Golden Caramel 332

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $11.99

  4. NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Syracuse - Medium Dark 1

    NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation, shade Syracuse - Medium Dark 1

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $55

  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    485 Golden Sun

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation, shade 485 Golden Sun

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $18.99

  6. Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F9W

    Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation, shade F9W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · yellow undertone

    $14

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 Khaki 6.25, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 2Y36. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2Y36Closest shade matchKhaki 6.25Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#daa16d#d49d6dVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · peachClosefrom 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 compared44
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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Khaki 6.25.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer in 4W, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 2Y36. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2Y36Closest overall alternative4WScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour83#daa16d#cf9769Close colourColour difference 3.3 (0 is identical)
Depth87Medium lightMediumCloseDepth difference: 5.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 · 3 of 5 compared70
Longevity3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer in 4W.

Same or better

  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer Khaki 6.25

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $4 more

Your shade $35 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer 4W

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $35 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.