Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 16.5 Chestnut dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.0 (6,796)·Deep · Neutral 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 neutral undertone· Same natural finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Medium rather than full coverage· Not marketed for normal/combination skin
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
33
Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for normal/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$33 less (67%)4.2 (561)
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly lighter· Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel
The closest shade to Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 16.5 Chestnut (Deep · Neutral 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 Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint in Deep Neutral, against Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 16.5 Chestnut. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade16.5 ChestnutClosest shade matchDeep NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%86#805e52#7e5748Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%94DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 74/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Espresso, against Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 16.5 Chestnut. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade16.5 ChestnutClosest overall alternativeEspressoHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%79#805e52#876553Close colourColour difference 3.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%92DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 3.8
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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 84/100Shade 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.
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.