Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 15 Almond dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.0 (6,796)·Deep tan · Cool 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: Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$37.01 less (76%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Both claim 12-hour wear· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish
Score details
Shade match
73
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
30
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 15 Almond (Deep tan · Cool 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
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in Latte 358, against Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 15 Almond. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade15 AlmondClosest shade matchLatte 358How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%93#9f6c56#a36f55Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall30
Skin type100%30Normal, dry, combinationNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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.
Tarte CC color-correcting tinted serum in Rich, against Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 15 Almond. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade15 AlmondClosest overall alternativeRichHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall82
Colour60%85#9f6c56#a2674aClose colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared74
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared87
Longevity30%8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/dry/combination skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 82/100Medium 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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