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Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 17 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Very deep · Cool 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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Only showing matches with medium coverage, without silicones.

Closest shade match: Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 9N Neutral

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

Your shade
Hourglass
17Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Dior
9N Neutral
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick 40C Wenge

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

Your shade
Hourglass
17Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
ILIA
40C Wenge
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$50SephoraSephora
$10 less (17%)

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 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Anguilla
    Shade match 81
    $55SephoraSephora$5 less (8%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: D7 - very deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Deep 36 Neutral
    Shade match 78
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (32%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Deepest 3C
    Shade match 80
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36 less (60%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: Deepest with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Glossier

    Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage

    Deep 4
    Shade match 88
    $34SephoraSephora$26 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Deepest 2N
    Shade match 77
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36 less (60%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: Deepest with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #8 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    38Y
    Shade match 66
    $24SephoraSephora$36 less (60%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    66
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 17 (Very deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4N78

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N78

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

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

    Brownie 8.5 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Brownie 8.5 Red

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

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

    8C

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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Deep

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

    • Close colour
    • Very deep

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC63

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC63

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

    $30

    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

Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 9N Neutral, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 17. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17Closest shade match9N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour98#573820#55371fLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepRich deepCloseDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
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 90/100Medium 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 Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 9N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 40C Wenge, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 17. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17Closest overall alternative40C WengeScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour78#573820#54311fClose colourColour difference 3.8 (0 is identical)
Depth94Very deepRich deepCloseDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionVery deepVery deepBoth described as very deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom 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 compared68
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​sensitive skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 86/100High 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 ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 40C Wenge.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for dry/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 9N Neutral

Match price
$60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick 40C Wenge

Best price
$50SephoraSephora
$10 less (17%)

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.