Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 5 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.7 (820)·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%).
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 warm undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same medium coverage
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
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
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.
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
Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 19 Light Medium Warm, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade5Closest shade match19 Light Medium WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#f2b782#edb783Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 78/100Shade 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.
Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium 2, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade5Closest overall alternativeMedium 2How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#f2b782#edba87Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 overall0
Skin type100%0Normal, dry, combinationSensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 81/100Shade match 95/100High 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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