Beautler.Your beauty butler

Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 8 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%).

Filters, 2 applied

Coverage

Finish

Formulation

Skin type

Preferences

Fragrance-free6No drying alcohol6Vegan2Cruelty-free1Oil-free0With SPF3Mineral0

Avoid an ingredient

Sort

7 of 31

Only showing matches made for sensitive skin, with full coverage.

  • 1 match has no skin type listed and is not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation L30N

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Hourglass
8Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Smashbox
L30N
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15 less (25%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

More matches

Show
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 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW18
    Shade match 94
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (23%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Dermablend

    Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops

    37W
    Shade match 87
    $43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$17 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW20
    Shade match 91
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (23%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: warm neutral beige with rosy undertone for light to medium skin

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #5 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Max Cover Camouflage Foundation For Face and Body SPF 15

    3N1 Ivory Beige
    Shade match 92
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5 less (8%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #6 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    24N Wind Storm
    Shade match 88
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36 less (60%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light medium with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #7 · Lancôme

    Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27

    310 Clair 30 C
    Shade match 88
    $63Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Luminous rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Luminous · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Luminous rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 8 (Medium light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2.5 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    11 Light Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 11 Light Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 2

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $22

    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. 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

    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 match works

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in L30N, against Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 8. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8Closest matchL30NScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#cc9e7d#cf9e76Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall61
Longevity70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in L30N.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

14 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 24%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy L30N

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15 less (25%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.