Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 3 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.7 (820)·Fair · Cool · pink 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 cool 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
95
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: for fair to light skin with cool undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: fair skin with neutral/peachy undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF
Retailer shade note: very fair - neutral, slightly golden
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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: Very light with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: for fair to light skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a blurring effect
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
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/pinky undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: fair skin with neutral/peachy undertones
The closest shade to Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 3 (Fair · Cool · pink 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
Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 102C Ivory, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3Closest shade match102C IvoryHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#f8c0a0#fbc5a6Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish35%56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural 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%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 overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/dry/combination skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 97/100High 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.
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 2C1 Ecru, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3Closest overall alternative2C1 EcruHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#f8c0a0#f6bb9cLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairLightCloseDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 85/100Shade match 97/100High 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.
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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