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Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 9.5 Light Beige dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Medium 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: Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation Stick Medium Neutral

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

The match
Revolution Beauty
Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
88out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$9.10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$39.90 less (81%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick 22C Sugi

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

Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$50SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

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. #3 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light To Medium Cool
    Shade match 85
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33 less (67%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    190
    Shade match 87
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (86%)

    Matches: Same cool undertone

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    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: medium with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 79
    $14.59TargetTarget$34.41 less (70%)

    Matches: Same full coverageClaims a blurring effectAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick

    45 Sable Beige N
    Shade match 81
    $46SephoraSephora$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep skin with neutral/peachy 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 9.5 Light Beige (Medium 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

    Suede 6.6

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Suede 6.6

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $39

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chestnut

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chestnut

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $36

  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Classic Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Classic Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $12.99

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

    32.0 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32.0 Tan Bronze

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    38N medium-tan neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 38N medium-tan neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $32

  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    350C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 350C

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool · pink undertone

    $24

  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 5.3 C

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 5.3 C

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool undertone

    $32

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

Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation Stick in Medium Neutral, against Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 9.5 Light Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade9.5 Light BeigeClosest shade matchMedium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour94#d5a08d#d6a18aVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared49
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage40FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 71/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation Stick in Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • $39.90 less
  • Very close colour

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Light rather than full coverage
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 22C Sugi, against Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 9.5 Light Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade9.5 Light BeigeClosest overall alternative22C SugiScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour77#d5a08d#d8a68aClose colourColour difference 4.0 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 86/100High 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 ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 22C Sugi.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation Stick Medium Neutral

Best price
$9.10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$39.90 less (81%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick 22C Sugi

Best price
$50SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $49 at Sephora

SephoraView 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.