Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 dupes and alternatives Hourglass
4.5 (2,580)·Light · 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· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination skin
Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/peachy undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim long-wearing· Adds SPF 50
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Full rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
39
Wear & performance
80
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: natural beige shade with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· 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
54
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
67
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin
Retailer shade note: fair with neutral to rosy undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a blurring effect· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for combination skin
Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/pinky undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Full rather than light coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
40
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin
Retailer shade note: Fair with Warm Neutral Undertones
The closest shade to Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 (Light · 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
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 225N, against Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation in 5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade5Closest shade match225NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%98#eab593#edb796Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish35%12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%40LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared61
Longevity30%70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall28
Skin type100%28Normal, dry, combinationNormal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 72/100Shade 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.
Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25 in Light Neutral, against Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation in 5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade5Closest overall alternativeLight NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%94#eab593#efb58eVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.
34 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.