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Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1.5 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Light medium · Cool undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

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  • Serum2
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Fragrance-free3No drying alcohol3Vegan0Cruelty-free0Oil-free0With SPF0Mineral2
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Only showing matches with buildable coverage.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Temptu Perfect Canvas Foundation 2.5C Cream

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Hourglass
1.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Temptu
2.5C Cream
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
71
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26 less (43%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation 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 foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #2 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$30 less (50%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$30 less (50%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1.5 (Light medium · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    03 Fair Rosy

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 03 Fair Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $32

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1CR Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1CR Cool Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW10

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW10

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $30

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Crème 1.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Crème 1.5

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

  5. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    30.5 Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 30.5 Tan

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Natural Ivory

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Natural Ivory

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $11.99

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Temptu Perfect Canvas Foundation in 2.5C Cream, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 1.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade1.5Closest match2.5C CreamScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#dab3a1#e3b59eVery close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall71
Finish78NaturalNatural matteCloseNatural matte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long 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 overall50
Skin type50Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 87/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Temptu Perfect Canvas Foundation in 2.5C Cream.

Same or better

  • $26 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Natural matte finish instead of natural
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 30%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 2.5C Cream

Match price
$34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26 less (43%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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.