Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 22 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.7 (820)·Deep · Cool · rosy 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.
$53Ulta Beauty(product price)$7 less (12%)4.5 (10,601)
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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: deep with neutral red undertones
The closest shade to Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 22 (Deep · Cool · rosy 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
Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Cool Almond (C-086), against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 22. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade22Closest matchCool Almond (C-086)How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%87#93542e#9b5a2fVery close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%93DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 3.6
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
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 compared79
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 91/100High 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.
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.
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