Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 20.5 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.7 (820)·Deep tan · 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
94
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium dark with cool undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium dark with cool undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin · No SPF
The closest shade to Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 20.5 (Deep tan · 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 match works
Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 20 N, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 20.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade20.5Closest match20 NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#a26e4a#a76f45Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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.
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.
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