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Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 8.5 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Medium light · Cool · rosy 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Revolution Beauty Superdewy Cushion Foundation Medium Tan Cool

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Hourglass
8.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
Revolution Beauty
Medium Tan Cool
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$46 less (77%)

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

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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. #2 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

    Light
    Shade match 85
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$42.01 less (70%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: 3 light

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    28 Light
    Shade match 90
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (7%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NN 6
    Shade match 90
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8.50 less (14%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Beige 13
    Shade match 78
    $39.50SephoraSephora$20.50 less (34%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light warm skin with yellow 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 8.5 (Medium light · Cool · rosy undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    32 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32 Tan Bronze

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2C1

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    385 Amber

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 385 Amber

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW15

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Pearl 4

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Pearl 4

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Revolution Beauty Superdewy Cushion Foundation in Medium Tan Cool, against Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 8.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8.5Closest matchMedium Tan CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#d79d73#dba17bVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

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To Revolution Beauty Superdewy Cushion Foundation in Medium Tan Cool.

Same or better

  • $46 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest 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
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Where to buy Medium Tan Cool

Match price
$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$46 less (77%)

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.