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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 match: Fièra Cosmetics All-in-Wonder Concealer + Foundation Espresso

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
Fièra Cosmetics
Espresso
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15 less (25%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 480 Medium Deep

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
Haus Labs
480 Medium Deep
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
$8 less (13%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

More matches

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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. Shade match 96
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: intense dark, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Tower 28 Beauty

    SunnyDays Skin Tint

    60 Third St.
    Shade match 95
    $32SephoraSephora$28 less (47%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum

    Neutral Deep
    Shade match 90
    $39SephoraSephora$21 less (35%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperRadiant rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Radiant rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep complexion with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 82
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 43% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark-deep shade, red undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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 shade match works

Fièra Cosmetics All-in-Wonder Concealer + Foundation in Espresso, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 15.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15.5Closest shade matchEspressoScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#734b32#744b2fLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
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
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Fièra Cosmetics All-in-Wonder Concealer + Foundation in Espresso.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 480 Medium Deep, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 15.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15.5Closest overall alternative480 Medium DeepScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour85#734b32#7b5030Close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth94DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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 · 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, sensitiveNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​sensitive skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 90/100High 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 Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 480 Medium Deep.

Same or better

  • $8 less
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Fièra Cosmetics All-in-Wonder Concealer + Foundation Espresso

Best price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15 less (25%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 480 Medium Deep

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
$8 less (13%)

Your shade $60 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.