Beautler.Your beauty butler

Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 25 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Very deep · 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%).

Closest shade match: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Neutral Deep 29

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

Your shade
Hourglass
25Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Neutral Deep 29
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20.50 less (34%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation 9N Neutral

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

Your shade
Hourglass
25Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
Dior
9N Neutral
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
38
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

More matches

Show
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. Shade match 85
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (30%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: deeper skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    7N Bonbon
    Shade match 92
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$6 less (10%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: rich deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    60H Mahogany Honey
    Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (30%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. Shade match 95
    $58SephoraSephora$2 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 25 (Very deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Clove 11.4

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Clove 11.4

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $39

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 9.5 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 9.5 N

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

  3. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    7N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7N

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    9 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 9 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW55

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW55

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Cocoa

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Cocoa

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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 Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Neutral Deep 29, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 25. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade25Closest shade matchNeutral Deep 29Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#72412c#6e3e29Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionVery deepVery deepBoth described as very deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared54
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Neutral Deep 29.

Same or better

  • $20.50 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • SPF 15 instead of SPF 30

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 30SPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 9N Neutral, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 25. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade25Closest overall alternative9N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour94#72412c#6b3e2aVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth96Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared38
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 9N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFSPF 30Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Neutral Deep 29

Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20.50 less (34%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation 9N Neutral

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $60 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.