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Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 17.5 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 match: Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 8N2 Rich Espresso

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

Your shade
Hourglass
17.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Estée Lauder
8N2 Rich Espresso
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$33SephoraSephora
$27 less (45%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation 51N Choco Fudge

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

Your shade
Hourglass
17.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Unleashia
51N Choco Fudge
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$36 less (60%)

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. #3 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    46N Burnt Umber
    Shade match 88
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36 less (60%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Ciele

    tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation

    13 | Deep
    Shade match 88
    $44SephoraSephora$16 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 17.5 (Rich deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    17 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 17 Deep

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Espresso

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Espresso

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $11.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    7N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 7N1

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

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

    NC65

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC65

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    54 Deep Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 54 Deep Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

    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

Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 in 8N2 Rich Espresso, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 17.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17.5Closest shade match8N2 Rich EspressoScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#462f22#4b3224Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionVery deepVery deepBoth described as very deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall49
Longevity70Long-wearing8-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 8-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveNormal, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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

If you switch

To Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 in 8N2 Rich Espresso.

Same or better

  • $27 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for dry/oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 51N Choco Fudge, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 17.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17.5Closest overall alternative51N Choco FudgeScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#462f22#472c21Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
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 85/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 51N Choco Fudge.

Same or better

  • $36 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

17 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 25%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 8N2 Rich Espresso

Best price
$33SephoraSephora
$27 less (45%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation 51N Choco Fudge

Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$36 less (60%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.