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Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 16.5 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Rich 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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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion 51N FUDGE

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Hourglass
16.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
TIRTIR
51N FUDGE
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35 less (58%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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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 · Youthforia

    DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation

    570
    Shade match 91
    $48Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: Deep - Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Deep 65 Neutral
    Shade match 92
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for extra deep neutral skin with a peach hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    139D
    Shade match 89
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (52%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 34% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler 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

    Retailer shade note: Deep with Cool Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC65
    Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephora$21 less (35%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very rich with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    Ebony - 390
    Shade match 89
    $18.99WalgreensWalgreens$41.01 less (68%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 16.5 (Rich deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    190

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 190

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    8N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8N

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    6N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6N1

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Ganache

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Ganache

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW58

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW58

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17.75 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.75 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Why the closest match works

TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 51N FUDGE, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 16.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16.5Closest match51N FUDGEScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#492411#4c2814Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 3 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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

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To TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 51N FUDGE.

Same or better

  • $35 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

18 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 29%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy 51N FUDGE

Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35 less (58%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.