Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 26 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.7 (820)·Rich 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%).
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
70
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Extra deep with neutral undertones
$13.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$46.01 less (77%)4.3 (33,167)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Slightly lighter· Natural rather than radiant finish· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than radiant finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF
The closest shade to Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 26 (Rich deep · 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
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer in 460 Rich Neutral, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 26. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade26Closest shade match460 Rich NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%91#593224#5e3020Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Overall match 78/100Shade 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.
Range Beauty True Intentions Skin-Soothing Hydrating Foundation in Mirage, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 26. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade26Closest overall alternativeMirageHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour60%94#593224#5e3626Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
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 overall28
Skin type100%28Normal, dry, combinationDry, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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.
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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