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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%).

Only showing matches in liquid form, without talc.

  • 7 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation Suede Mocha

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Hourglass
17Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
BLK/OPL
Suede Mocha
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
84
Depth
89
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$14.95Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$45.05 less (75%)

Your shade $60 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. Shade match 89
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$45.05 less (75%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #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

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  3. #4 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    61 Rich Cool
    Shade match 82
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$52 less (87%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 80
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$45.05 less (75%)

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    477N Mahogany
    Shade match 72
    $49SephoraSephora$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for deeper skin with golden neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 80
    $35SephoraSephora$25 less (42%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    40

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: ultra-deep neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. 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

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  8. #9 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 37
    Shade match 73
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13.10 less (22%)

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · 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

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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

  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

  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

  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  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

  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

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

Why the closest match works

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation in Suede Mocha, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 17. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17Closest matchSuede MochaScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour84#573820#633e24Close colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth89Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 4.7
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom 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 85/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Suede Mocha.

Same or better

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

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • 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 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

Where to buy Suede Mocha

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

Your shade $60 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.