Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 3.5 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.0 (784)·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%).
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
20
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
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.
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
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 250W, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 3.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3.5Closest shade match250WHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#e0b897#ddb290Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 84/100Shade match 96/100High 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.
Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in WN 46 Golden Neutral, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 3.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3.5Closest overall alternativeWN 46 Golden NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%97#e0b897#e1b995Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 89/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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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