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Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 12 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Medium · Warm · peach 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: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 405W

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

Your shade
Hourglass
12Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
Lancôme
405W
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
98
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$7 less (12%)

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

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Closest overall alternative: Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 14 Golden

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

Your shade
Hourglass
12Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
Patrick Ta
14 Golden
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
57
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
$2 less (3%)

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 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    6.25
    Shade match 96
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for combination skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Medium 15
    Shade match 88
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with golden neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    336N
    Shade match 92
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for dry skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    31 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$52 less (87%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 82 Latte
    Shade match 92
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21 less (35%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 150 N
    Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephora$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Aran SF.6.5
    Shade match 92
    $56SephoraSephora$4 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    234N Suede
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephora$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for darker medium skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 12 (Medium · Warm · peach undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC30

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC30

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Dune 7.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Dune 7.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    380W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 380W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $24

    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

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation in 405W, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12Closest shade match405WScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#d69766#d8935fVery close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared55
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation in 405W.

Same or better

  • $7 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • SPF 27 instead of SPF 30

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFSPF 30SPF 27
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 14 Golden, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12Closest overall alternative14 GoldenScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#d69766#db9768Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared57
Longevity8012-hour wear8-hour wearClose8-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 14 Golden.

Same or better

  • $2 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 8-hour wear

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 30Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 405W

Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$7 less (12%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 14 Golden

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
$2 less (3%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.