MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix 36-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer — NC5
On skin, NC5 lands right at the same depth and pulls a little warmer.
NARS Cosmetics Chantilly, a shade of Radiant Creamy Concealer with Hydrating Medium Coverage, suits very fair skin with a neutral, neutral-leaning undertone. The neutral cast is what people usually try to keep when they look for alternatives. Below are the alternatives that wear closest to it — each one noted with how it differs, so you know what you're trading before you buy.
On skin, NC5 lands right at the same depth and pulls a little warmer.
NC10 runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer.
12S fair runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more matte finish.
Side by side, Sand 1.45 leans noticeably deeper and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.
NARS Cosmetics Chantilly has a neutral undertone with a neutral cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that neutral quality matters as much as getting the depth right.
Tarte Cosmetics shape tape™ full coverage matte concealer in 12S fair (around $15) wears closest among budget options — 12S fair runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more matte finish.
A shade never wears alone — it sits next to your concealer, blush and the rest of your routine. Toni at Shade & Seek reads the whole face, not just one swatch, so you can see any of these alternatives in context before buying.