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Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 5 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Light · Warm · golden 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%).

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Closest shade match: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Light 08

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

Your shade
Hourglass
5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Light 08
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
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

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Closest overall alternative: Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation B80

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

Your shade
Hourglass
5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
Chanel
B80
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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. #3 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    24 Light
    Shade match 94
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light with warm yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    35H Medium Honey
    Shade match 93
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$18 less (30%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% 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 · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · ILIA

    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Ora ST6
    Shade match 98
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Pixi

    On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick

    Warm
    Shade match 95
    $15.40$22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$44.60 less (74%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertone

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · 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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  5. #7 · Glossier

    Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage

    Medium 2
    Shade match 95
    $34SephoraSephora$26 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: peach undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Ogee

    Multi-Use Sculpted Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Hazel 2.90 N
    Shade match 93
    $48SephoraSephora$12 less (20%)

    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
    93
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% 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: light with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 5 (Light · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. 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

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

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

    NC15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC15

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light/Medium 2.5W

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

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

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 3

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    030 Honey

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 030 Honey

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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 Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Light 08, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5Closest shade matchLight 08Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#f2b782#f1b986Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared53
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte 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 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 overall30
Skin type30Normal, dry, combinationCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Light 08.

Same or better

  • $20.50 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • 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
  • Not marketed for normal/dry skin
  • SPF 15 instead of SPF 30

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 30SPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in B80, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5Closest overall alternativeB80Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#f2b782#e7b486Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull 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 compared40
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
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 84/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in B80.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 30Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Light 08

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

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation B80

Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $21 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.