HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 3N42 dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever
4.7 (513)·Medium · 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%).
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.
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
69
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
33
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: MD2.5 - Medium-deep with cool undertones
Matches: Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Claims a skin-like finish· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
52
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium deep with subtle peach undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish· No drying alcohol listed
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral peach undertones
The closest shade to Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 3N42 (Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each foundation range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer in 11.5 Tan, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 3N42. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3N42Closest shade match11.5 TanHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%93#de955c#de9765Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared52
Longevity30%3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer in NC42, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 3N42. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3N42Closest overall alternativeNC42How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%93#de955c#dc8f57Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 93/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.
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.