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Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 4 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Light · Warm · peach 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: MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Ochre

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

Your shade
Hourglass
4Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
MERIT
Ochre
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$22 less (37%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 9 Golden

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

Your shade
Hourglass
4Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
Patrick Ta
9 Golden
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
57
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
$2 less (3%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

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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 97
    $28SephoraSephora$32 less (53%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for normal skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: latte - light tan skin with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 97
    $49SephoraSephora$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for combination skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $54SephoraSephora$6 less (10%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · RMS Beauty

    ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation

    33.5
    Shade match 96
    $59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm tawny peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 97
    $46SephoraSephora$14 less (23%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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 warm/yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 89
    $49SephoraSephora$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral to rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephora$11 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W4 Warm Light Medium
    Shade match 96
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$46.01 less (77%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 92
    $12.98WalmartWalmart$47.02 less (78%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    23 Light Cool
    Shade match 78
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$52 less (87%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 89
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light to medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 4 (Light · Warm · peach 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

    Drift 3.8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Drift 3.8

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

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

    NC17.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17.5

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Warm Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    250W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 250W

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $24

  5. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light/Medium 2.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light/Medium 2.5W

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Golden

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

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

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Ochre, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4Closest shade matchOchreScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#e9b38a#e8b48cLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 4 of 5 compared65
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Ochre.

Same or better

  • $22 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 30Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 9 Golden, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4Closest overall alternative9 GoldenScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e9b38a#e6b38cLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared57
Longevity8012-hour wear8-hour wearClose8-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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 99/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 9 Golden.

Same or better

  • $2 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 8-hour wear

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 30Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Ochre

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$22 less (37%)

Your shade $60 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 9 Golden

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
$2 less (3%)

Your shade $60 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.