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Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 15.5 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Deep · 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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 15.8

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Hourglass
15.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Armani Beauty
15.8
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
75
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

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. #2 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    480 Medium Deep
    Shade match 90
    $52SephoraSephora$8 less (13%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination/oily skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Dark Deep 33 Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (32%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: dark deep neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 83
    $46SephoraSephora$14 less (23%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with cool/deep rich red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: dark with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #6 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    16 Cool
    Shade match 83
    $52SephoraSephora$8 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with cool rose undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 81
    $39.50SephoraSephora$20.50 less (34%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep cool skin with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 81
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (32%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deep cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 15.5 (Deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Cappuccino

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Cappuccino

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  2. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $10.99

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    9 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 9 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

    NC60

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC60

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Deep 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Deep 4

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $22

  6. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    15

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 15

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

Why the closest match works

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 15.8, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 15.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15.5Closest match15.8Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#734b32#704a35Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepVery deepCloseDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 96/100High 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 Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 15.8.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 15.8

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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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.