Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 11 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.0 (784)·Medium tan · Neutral 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
20
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/combination/oily/sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
20
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/combination/oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral golden undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: very intense dark-medium shade, neutral undertone
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly lighter· Matte rather than natural finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
40
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal/dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 11 (Medium tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest match works
Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Medium, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 11. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade11Closest matchMediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#b6856e#ba8972Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 89/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
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