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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%).

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Only showing matches with medium coverage, with SPF, without talc.

  • 23 matches have no SPF listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum Neutral Deep

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

Your shade
Hourglass
15.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
IT Cosmetics
Neutral Deep
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
87
Depth
89
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$21 less (35%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Deepest Deep 30

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

Your shade
Hourglass
15.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Deepest Deep 30
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
81
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
80
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39.50SephoraSephora
$20.50 less (34%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    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

IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum in Neutral Deep, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 15.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15.5Closest shade matchNeutral DeepScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour87#734b32#6b432cVery close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth89DeepVery deepCloseDepth difference: 4.7
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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, sensitiveDry, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum in Neutral Deep.

Same or better

  • $21 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 40

Different

  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for normal/combination skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 40
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Deepest Deep 30, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 15.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15.5Closest overall alternativeDeepest Deep 30Score
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour84#734b32#734734Close colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98DeepVery deepCloseDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65NeutralCoolSome differencefrom 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 compared51
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
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 overall80
Skin type80Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination/​sensitive skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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 bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Deepest Deep 30.

Same or better

  • $20.50 less
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum Neutral Deep

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$21 less (35%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Deepest Deep 30

Best price
$39.50SephoraSephora
$20.50 less (34%)

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.