Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 7 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.7 (820)·Light medium · 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%).
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Not marketed for combination skin
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same radiant finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
67
Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full 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 · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: golden brown shade with warm undertones
$17.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (70%)4.2 (5,328)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same radiant finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
$17.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (70%)4.2 (5,328)
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same radiant finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Light rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
$56Ulta Beauty(product price)$4 less (7%)4.3 (618)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: light with cool pink undertones
The closest shade to Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 7 (Light medium · Warm · peach 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 Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 04, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 7. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade7Closest shade match04How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#e2aa82#dea77cLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish35%100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage30%80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 87/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC14.5, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 7. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade7Closest overall alternativeNC14.5How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#e2aa82#dcaa83Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 91/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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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