Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 13 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.0 (784)·Deep tan · Warm 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.
$29Ulta Beauty(product price)$31 less (52%)4.6 (558)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Natural matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
80
Looks identical · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 34% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: Tan with Warm Neutral Undertones
$29Ulta Beauty(product price)$31 less (52%)4.6 (558)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Natural matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 34% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: Tan/Deep with Warm Yellow Undertones
$29Ulta Beauty(product price)$31 less (52%)4.6 (558)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim long-wearing· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
80
Looks identical · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 34% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 13 (Deep tan · Warm 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
Temptu Perfect Canvas Foundation in 8W Toffee, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 13. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade13Closest match8W ToffeeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#9d633a#9c603bVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Finish35%78NaturalNatural matteCloseNatural matte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
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 compared100
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall50
Skin type100%50Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 88/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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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