HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 3Y52 dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever
4.7 (513)·Medium · 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%).
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.
$30Ulta Beauty(product price)$5 less (14%)4.7 (491)
Matches: Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: medium tan with warm undertones
Matches: Same warm undertone· Claims not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly deeper· Radiant rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: tan with warm warm undertones
The closest shade to Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer 3Y52 (Medium · Warm · 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
Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer in Candied Ginger 6.1 Golden, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 3Y52. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3Y52Closest shade matchCandied Ginger 6.1 GoldenHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#d59254#d99558Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionTanTanBoth described as tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared65
Longevity30%7036-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 36-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 88/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 NC44, against Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer in 3Y52. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3Y52Closest overall alternativeNC44How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%84#d59254#d58a50Close colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 92/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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.