Hourglass Cosmetics
Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer — Cedar 3.5
$20Side by side, Cedar 3.5 runs a touch deeper and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.
NARS Cosmetics Madeleine, a shade of Radiant Creamy Concealer with Hydrating Medium Coverage, suits 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.
Side by side, Cedar 3.5 runs a touch deeper and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.
Next to it, 22N light neutral runs a touch deeper and carries the same neutral cast.
Next to it, Almond runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.
NARS Cosmetics Madeleine has a neutral undertone with a neutral cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that neutral quality matters as much as getting the depth right.
Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer in Almond (around $16) wears closest among budget options — next to it, Almond runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural 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.