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Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 6.5 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Medium light · 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%).

Closest shade match: Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch BR22

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

Your shade
Hourglass
6.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Chanel
BR22
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$70Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $10 more

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 3N2 Camel

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

Your shade
Hourglass
6.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Laura Mercier
3N2 Camel
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
58
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$54SephoraSephora
$6 less (10%)

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView 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

    12N Major
    Shade match 89
    $47SephoraSephora$13 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light-medium neutral-peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 90
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    14C Phenomenal
    Shade match 84
    $47SephoraSephora$13 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light-medium cool

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 83
    $48Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for oily/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): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Light Medium 15 Cool
    Shade match 84
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (32%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light medium cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 80
    $50SephoraSephora$10 less (17%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-medium with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 86
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for light skintones with neutral peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light To Medium Cool
    Shade match 83
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$44 less (73%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    2CR Cool Rosy
    Shade match 84
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler 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 pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 87
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (30%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    20B Light Beige
    Shade match 85
    $40SephoraSephora$20 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin with cool, pink or rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Medium Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$44 less (73%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 6.5 (Medium light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Perfect Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Perfect Beige

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2N1

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $34

  3. 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

  4. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Natural Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Natural Beige

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    140

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 140

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $12.99

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

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in BR22, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 6.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade6.5Closest shade matchBR22Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour88#d3a08a#d5a68cVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
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 · 3 of 5 compared54
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
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in BR22.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 3N2 Camel, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 6.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade6.5Closest overall alternative3N2 CamelScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour86#d3a08a#d89b7fVery close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 overall58
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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 89/100Shade match 92/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 3N2 Camel.

Same or better

  • $6 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch BR22

Best price
$70Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $10 more

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 3N2 Camel

Best price
$54SephoraSephora
$6 less (10%)

Your shade $60 at Ulta Beauty

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.