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Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 4 dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Fair · 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 12P

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Hourglass
4Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Sephora Collection
12P
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
97
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$25 less (51%)

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 89
    $48SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light beige with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

    Very Light
    Shade match 82
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$31.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame light coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: 1 very light

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    15N
    Shade match 87
    $24SephoraSephora$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Light Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light beige with peachy to neutral undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

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

    Matches: Claims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    16O
    Shade match 80
    $24SephoraSephora$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim long-wearingClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    3C
    Shade match 96
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 90
    $39.50SephoraSephora$9.50 less (19%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: very light neutral skin with peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    L2PEACH
    Shade match 78
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (49%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 4 (Fair · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Peach

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $8

  2. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Light 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Light 4

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

  3. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W5

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $16.99

  4. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1R12

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R12

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $35

  5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Café Au Lait

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Café Au Lait

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    020 Sand

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 020 Sand

    • Very close colour
    • Fair

    $10.99

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

Why the closest match works

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 12P, against Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation in 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4Closest match12PScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#f7c49f#f8c8a4Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (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 · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

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To Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 12P.

Same or better

  • $25 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, no siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone none vs none

Where to buy 12P

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$25 less (51%)

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.