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Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 11 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

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%).

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Closest shade match: CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 Natural Beige

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Hourglass
11Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
CoverGirl
Natural Beige
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$15.13WalmartWalmart
$44.87 less (75%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 13 Golden Amber

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Hourglass
11Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Hourglass
13 Golden Amber
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$11 less (18%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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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. #3 · Doll 10

    Peptide Bounce Balm Foundation

    Medium
    Shade match 88
    $44Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$16 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claimDoes 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Dermablend

    Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops

    43W
    Shade match 77
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$18 less (30%)

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim transfer resistanceBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with very warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Hourglass

    Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

    14 Warm Almond
    Shade match 85
    $49SephoraSephora$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

Closest concealers

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

    30 Medium Peach

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 30 Medium Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

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

    40.5 Deep

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 40.5 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Hazelnut

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Hazelnut

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    420N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 420N

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4.5 Neutral

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4C0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C0

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Why the closest shade match works

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in Natural Beige, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 11. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade11Closest shade matchNatural BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#b6856e#bb896eVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in Natural Beige.

Same or better

  • $44.87 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Adds SPF 28

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 28
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 13 Golden Amber, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 11. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade11Closest overall alternative13 Golden AmberScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour95#b6856e#b7886fLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65NeutralWarm · goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 13 Golden Amber.

Same or better

  • $11 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 Natural Beige

Best price
$15.13WalmartWalmart
$44.87 less (75%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

WalmartView at Walmart

Closest overall alternative

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 13 Golden Amber

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$11 less (18%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.