Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 2 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.5 (2,580)·Fair · Warm 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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for fair skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: fair - light with warm yellow undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin
Retailer shade note: very fair with golden undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for fair to light skin with cool undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
67
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry skin
Matches: Very close colour· Claims not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a blurring effect· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 2 (Fair · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 1W1 Cashmere, against Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation in 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade2Closest shade match1W1 CashmereHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%98#f4c39b#f6c69dLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 81/100Shade match 98/100High 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.
Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 2.5, against Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation in 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade2Closest overall alternative2.5How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#f4c39b#edbd97Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%95FairLightCloseDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish35%100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage30%60LightMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than light
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity30%70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/dry/combination skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 96/100High 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.
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.
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