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.
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$25 less (42%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
50
Wear & performance
57
Skin suitability
33
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/dry skin · 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
NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in PORT LOUIS, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 26. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade26Closest shade matchPORT LOUISHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%95#593224#5e3323Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish35%12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull 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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared52
Longevity30%3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 75/100Shade 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.
PÜR 4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer in DPN2 Chestnut, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 26. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade26Closest overall alternativeDPN2 ChestnutHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%86#593224#533229Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 78/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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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