Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 3 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.0 (784)·Light medium · Neutral 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 neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
93
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
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
92
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, cool-neutral undertones
$40Ulta Beauty(product price)$20 less (33%)4.3 (1,058)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Slightly lighter· Light rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Slightly lighter· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
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, cool-neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· 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, cool-neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· 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
The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 3 (Light medium · Neutral 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
Jung Saem Mool Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation in 26N Taupe Beige, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3Closest shade match26N Taupe BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%95#d6b09d#d6ac97Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 compared82
Longevity30%100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
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, sensitiveDryBoth marketed for dry skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation in 185, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3Closest overall alternative185How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%86#d6b09d#daaf94Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 89/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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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