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Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 16 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Very deep · 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%).

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Closest shade match: BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation Carob

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

Your shade
Hourglass
16Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
BLK/OPL
Carob
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$14.95Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$45.05 less (75%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 35

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

Your shade
Hourglass
16Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Urban Decay
35
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$20 less (33%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView 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. #3 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Bimini SF14
    Shade match 96
    $56SephoraSephora$4 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: extra deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    15.8
    Shade match 86
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for combination/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: very deep, neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Lawless

    Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation

    28D
    Shade match 94
    $47SephoraSephora$13 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for normal/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    64 Dark
    Shade match 93
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (7%)

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: dark with warm gold undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Refy

    Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint

    250W
    Shade match 93
    $40SephoraSephora$20 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep with warm tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    ZAMBIE
    Shade match 91
    $55SephoraSephora$5 less (8%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: D5 - Deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    26N
    Shade match 87
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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

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  8. #10 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    535N
    Shade match 94
    $53SephoraSephora$7 less (12%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Deep with Peachy Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation

    Deep Warm 2
    Shade match 92
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    113 Brown Suede
    Shade match 90
    $9.92WalmartWalmart$50.08 less (83%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination/sensitive skin

    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 (Very deep · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Chai

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

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4Y73

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4Y73

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    15.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 15.5 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    7W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7W

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Deep Golden

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Deep Golden

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Rich

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Rich

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep

    $12

    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 shade match works

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation in Carob, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 16. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16Closest shade matchCarobScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#73472f#70422aVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth96Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared54
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
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 89/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation in Carob.

Same or better

  • $45.05 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. 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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 35, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 16. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16Closest overall alternative35Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour95#73472f#754b35Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepDeepCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85WarmNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 92/100High 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 Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 35.

Same or better

  • $20 less
  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. 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
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation Carob

Best price
$14.95Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$45.05 less (75%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 35

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$20 less (33%)

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.