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Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 8 Sand dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Medium 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%).

Only showing matches made for sensitive skin, without talc.

  • 1 match has no skin type listed and is not shown.
  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops 37W

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6 less (12%)

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 90
    $43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6 less (12%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 88
    $43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6 less (12%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    6
    Shade match 93
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 87
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    5
    Shade match 87
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · ColourPop

    Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation

    Medium Dark 125N
    Shade match 87
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$37 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 87
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$37 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 86
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$9.50 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: light neutral skin with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 84
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 94
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimNot marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    4.5
    Shade match 76
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool 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 8 Sand (Medium 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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3WP Warm Peach

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Natural

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Natural

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

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

    22 Light Medium Peach

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 22 Light Medium Peach

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

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

    Natural Beige

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    140

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 140

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $12.99

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

    21.0 Medium Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 21.0 Medium Tan

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

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

Why the closest match works

Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 37W, against Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 8 Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8 SandClosest match37WScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#cea48a#c8a084Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · yellowClosefrom 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 93/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops in 37W.

Same or better

  • $6 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm 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 match
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 37W

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

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.