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Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 4.5 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Medium 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%).

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Closest shade match: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1R12 - Cool Ivory

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Hourglass
4.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
1R12 - Cool Ivory
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$11 less (18%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 220 Light Medium

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Hourglass
4.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Haus Labs
220 Light Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
$8 less (13%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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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. #3 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    14C Phenomenal
    Shade match 95
    $47SephoraSephora$13 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light-medium cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    .5 N
    Shade match 83
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    230 Light Medium
    Shade match 72
    $52SephoraSephora$8 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    12N Major
    Shade match 75
    $47SephoraSephora$13 less (22%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light-medium neutral-peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    1N14 - Beige
    Shade match 81
    $49SephoraSephora$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for light skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 4.5 (Medium light · Cool 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

    32.0 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32.0 Tan Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    06 Fair Rosy

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 06 Fair Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $32

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

    2CR Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2CR Cool Rosy

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2C2

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2C2

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Perfect Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Perfect Beige

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

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

    Silk 2.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Silk 2.5

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 1R12 - Cool Ivory, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 4.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4.5Closest shade match1R12 - Cool IvoryScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#cca28d#d0a088Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 1R12 - Cool Ivory.

Same or better

  • $11 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 220 Light Medium, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 4.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4.5Closest overall alternative220 Light MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#cca28d#cda794Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​sensitive skin
Overall match 93/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 220 Light Medium.

Same or better

  • $8 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

17 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 1R12 - Cool Ivory

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$11 less (18%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 220 Light Medium

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
$8 less (13%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.