Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 17 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.7 (820)·Medium tan · 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%).
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones
$53Ulta Beauty(product price)$7 less (12%)4.5 (10,601)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim not settling into lines· Not marketed for dry skin
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium - deep with warm golden undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same radiant finish
Differences: Light rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin
Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral warm undertones
$18.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$41.01 less (68%)4.4 (40,035)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim transfer resistance· Claims colour stability
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
46
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 17 (Medium tan · Warm · peach 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
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Tan 21, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 17. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade17Closest shade matchNeutral Tan 21How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall100
Colour60%100#c5885c#c5885cLooks identicalColour difference 0.0 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared53
Finish35%12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared54
Longevity30%4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall30
Skin type100%30Normal, dry, combinationCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 100/100Medium 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.
Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 40 Medium, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 17. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade17Closest overall alternative40 MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#c5885c#c78c63Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 84/100Shade match 97/100High 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.
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.
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