Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 12 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.0 (784)·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: Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance· Not marketed for normal/combination/oily/sensitive skin
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
20
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance· Not marketed for normal/combination/oily/sensitive skin
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
20
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Same natural finish· Same medium coverage· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
20
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 12 (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 shade match works
ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation in Dark 170N, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade12Closest shade matchDark 170NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%90#a57f67#ac7f67Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 84/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.
Jung Saem Mool Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation in 36N Almond, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade12Closest overall alternative36N AlmondHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%83#a57f67#ab8261Close colourColour difference 3.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type100%20Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveDryBoth marketed for dry skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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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