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Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 6 Buff dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Light · Warm · golden 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 36

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
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 95
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Light Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephora$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    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 warm 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. Shade match 90
    $42SephoraSephora$7 less (14%)

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

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Warm Neutral Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 90
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 96
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (61%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 79
    $39SephoraSephora$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feelContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 94
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: light to medium with warm tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 93
    $48SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for light skintones with neutral peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    LM1COOL
    Shade match 81
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (49%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light medium with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$19 less (39%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$19 less (39%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · Doll 10

    Peptide Bounce Balm Foundation

    Fair/Light
    Shade match 86
    $44Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5 less (10%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    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 warm undertone · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Fair with balanced neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    2.5
    Shade match 80
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 87
    $46SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  15. #16 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Light+ Cool 180
    Shade match 78
    $45SephoraSephora$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: Light+ with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 86
    $46SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/pinky undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 6 Buff (Light · Warm · golden 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

    Drift 3.8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Drift 3.8

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

Closest concealers

  1. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    3.9

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 3.9

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Golden Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Golden Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2W1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $34

  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Cannelle

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Cannelle

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $36

  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Warm Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Buff Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Buff Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

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 36, against Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 6 Buff. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade6 BuffClosest match36Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e9b69b#e7b89eLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom 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 89/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 36.

Same or better

  • $9 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm 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 36

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.