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Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 4.5 Vanilla 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%).

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  • 4 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 33

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
95
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$9 less (18%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

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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. Shade match 91
    $46SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with cool/pinky undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 79
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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 yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 78
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 78
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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 peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    170
    Shade match 92
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (86%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertone

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light medium with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 77
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    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 undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 4.5 Vanilla (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

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

Closest concealers

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

    30.5 Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 30.5 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

  2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    2.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2.5C

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $38

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    160C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 160C

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $24

  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    1N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 1N1

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $34

  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Vanilla

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Vanilla

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12

  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Honey

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Honey

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

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

Why the closest match works

Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 33, against Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 4.5 Vanilla. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4.5 VanillaClosest match33Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#f1b59d#ebaf97Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth95LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 compared70
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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

If you switch

To Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 33.

Same or better

  • $9 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 33

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$9 less (18%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

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.