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Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 3.5 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Light · 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 Linen MN3

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Hourglass
3.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
PÜR
Linen MN3
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26 less (43%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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. #2 · ILIA

    Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

    9N Tupelo
    Shade match 89
    $50SephoraSephora$10 less (17%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · ILIA

    Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

    12N Sycamore
    Shade match 88
    $50SephoraSephora$10 less (17%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #4 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    1N Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #5 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Fair 3N
    Shade match 88
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$36 less (60%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Fair-light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 3.5 (Light · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    14.0 Light Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 14.0 Light Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1W Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · yellow undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cotton 2

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cotton 2

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2W1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC14.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC14.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    115

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 115

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Why the closest match works

PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 in Linen MN3, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 3.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3.5Closest matchLinen MN3Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#e0b897#dab698Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom 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 · 4 of 5 compared51
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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 88/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 in Linen MN3.

Same or better

  • $26 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy Linen MN3

Match price
$34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26 less (43%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.