Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 2 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.0 (784)·Fair · Warm 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 warm undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Slightly lighter· Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: very fair complexion with warm yellow undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same natural finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: very fair, warm-neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Light rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/oily skin
Retailer shade note: fair to light with neutral tones
The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 2 (Fair · Warm 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
Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 0W Warm, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade2Closest shade match0W WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%91#e4cbb5#eed0b7Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%95FairFairSameDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 83/100Shade match 94/100High 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.
Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Very Light Neutral 100, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade2Closest overall alternativeVery Light Neutral 100How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%96#e4cbb5#ead0b9Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 86/100Shade match 88/100High 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.
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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