Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 2.5 Alabaster dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.0 (6,796)·Light · 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: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel· Not marketed for dry skin
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: fair - light with cool pink undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 2.5 Alabaster (Light · 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
Essence Foundation Stick in 130, against Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 2.5 Alabaster. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade2.5 AlabasterClosest shade match130How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#e8bba8#e8bcaaLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 82/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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.
ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 5C Pine, against Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 2.5 Alabaster. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade2.5 AlabasterClosest overall alternative5C PineHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#e8bba8#f0bca5Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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 overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.
31 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.