Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.0 (784)·Light · 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%).
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: Same natural finish· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
80
Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Matches: Same natural finish· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
80
Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 1 (Light · Cool 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
Youngblood Loose Mineral Foundation in Cool Beige, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade1Closest shade matchCool BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%84#dbbeac#e0bca2Close colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared80
Finish35%—not comparableNaturalNot listedNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity30%40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type100%20Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveSensitiveBoth marketed for sensitive skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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.
Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in O 14, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade1Closest overall alternativeO 14How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%89#dbbeac#dcbea6Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 85/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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.
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.
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