Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 1 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.7 (820)·Fair · 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%).
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: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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 very fair skin with rosy neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Light rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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 fair to light skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Light rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
53
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Light rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
67
Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full 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 · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: soft beige shade with warm undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
90
Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF
$49Ulta Beauty(product price)$11 less (18%)4.3 (600)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim 12-hour wear· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Light rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
The closest shade to Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 1 (Fair · Neutral 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
Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 22N Light Neutral, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade1Closest shade match22N Light NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#f8cba9#f7caa3Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 84/100Shade 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.
Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 01, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade1Closest overall alternative01How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#f8cba9#fdc9a6Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish35%100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage30%80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared40
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, 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.
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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