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.
$56Ulta Beauty(product price)$4 less (7%)4.3 (618)
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: light medium with warm peach undertones
$24Ulta Beauty(product price)$36 less (60%)4.3 (49)
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: light medium with peach undertones
The closest shade to Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 7.5 (Medium light · Olive · warm olive 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
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 470 Radiant Honey, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 7.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade7.5Closest shade match470 Radiant HoneyHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%97#d2a37e#d5a57dLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Overall match 79/100Shade 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.
Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 in 310 Clair 30 C, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 7.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade7.5Closest overall alternative310 Clair 30 CHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%97#d2a37e#d2a079Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Overall match 83/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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.
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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