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Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 2.5 Alabaster dupes and alternatives Hourglass

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%).

Closest shade match: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair 15 Cool

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$4 less (8%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops 15C

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6 less (12%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

More matches

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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. #3 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    CN 02 Breeze
    Shade match 89
    $41SephoraSephora$8 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    53
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Light Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $39SephoraSephora$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feelContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    22B Light Beige
    Shade match 95
    $42SephoraSephora$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with cool, pink or rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 95
    $42SephoraSephora$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: for very light cool skin with a pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with cool, pink or rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Drunk Elephant

    Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Light 6N
    Shade match 85
    $42SephoraSephora$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Very Light with Neutral Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Catania - Light 2
    Shade match 83
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 82
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Doll 10

    Peptide Bounce Balm Foundation

    Fair/Light
    Shade match 83
    $44Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5 less (10%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo long-wear claimNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Fair with balanced neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

From the same range

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Crème 1.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Crème 1.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

Closest concealers

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

    24.0 Medium Beige

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 24.0 Medium Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

  2. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Creme Brulee

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Creme Brulee

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    1C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 1C1

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $34

  4. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 3.6

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 3.6

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $17

  5. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    03 Fair Rosy

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 03 Fair Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $32

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    160C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 160C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $24

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

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Fair 15 Cool, 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 matchFair 15 CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#e8bba8#eabba4Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared52
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Fair 15 Cool.

Same or better

  • $4 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 15C, 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 alternative15CScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour87#e8bba8#e0b9a3Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared72
Longevity8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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

If you switch

To Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 15C.

Same or better

  • $6 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 16-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Fair 15 Cool

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$4 less (8%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops 15C

Best price
$43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6 less (12%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.