Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 17.5 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.0 (784)·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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
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.
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
Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick in Atelier XV, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 17.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade17.5Closest shade matchAtelier XVHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#462f22#482e23Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 81/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Ambato, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 17.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade17.5Closest overall alternativeAmbatoHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%88#462f22#44291dVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 91/100Shade 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.
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.
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