Foundation Shades

Essence

190 in other brands

Foundation Stick · Stick

Depth
Lighter than 53% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads cooler than most shades this deep #dba082
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Max Factor Fair in Miracle Pure Skin Reset 2-in-1 Serum Foundation (likely close). In all, 243 ranges have a likely-close shade and 112 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 112 brands. The other 72 brands are listed below.

One shade per brand, closest first. Labels: Likely close under 4.5, Worth sampling 4.5 to 10. What these mean.

  1. Max Factor

    Fair · Miracle Pure Skin Reset 2-in-1 Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  2. Dior

    3 Cool Rosy · Dior Airflash Spray Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  3. UOMA Beauty

    T1C Honey Honey · Say What?! Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  4. L'Oréal

    Buff Beige · Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  5. Bobbi Brown

    Cool Honey · Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  6. Becca Cosmetics

    3C1 Pebble · Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  7. Tarte

    29N light-medium neutral · face tape foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  8. rms beauty

    33.5 · "Un" Cover-Up Cream Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  9. Wander Beauty

    Golden Tan · Nude Illusion Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  10. Armani Beauty

    6.25 · Power Fabric Longwear High Cover Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  11. Maybelline

    Golden · Super Stay Longwear Liquid Foundation 30Hr Wear

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  12. ILIA

    13 Kamari · Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  13. Nudestix

    5 Nude · Tinted Cover Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  14. bareMinerals

    06 Neutral Ivory · Matte Loose Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  15. Milk Makeup

    Almond · Flex Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-cool

  16. Exa

    400 Lydia · High Fidelity Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  17. W3LL People

    Tan · Bio Base Pressed Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  18. Sephora Collection

    34 Maple · Matte Perfection Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  19. Laura Mercier

    3W2 · Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - Oil Free

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  20. Hourglass

    Sand · Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  21. Revlon

    340 Early Tan · ColorStay Makeup For Combo/Oily Skin

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  22. NYX Professional Makeup

    Soft Beige · Born To Glow Naturally Radiant Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  23. PÜR

    Medium · 4-In-1 Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  24. KVD Vegan Beauty

    135 Light · Lock-It Powder Foundation Refills

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  25. Koh Gen Do

    301 · Aqua Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm

  26. Estée Lauder

    4C1 Outdoor Beige · Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  27. Juice Beauty

    12 Desert Beige · PHYTO-PIGMENTS Flawless Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm

  28. Make Up For Ever

    Y455 · Matte Velvet Skin Blurring Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed warm

  29. Clé de Peau Beauté

    B30 Medium Beige · The Foundation SPF 22

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  30. COOLA

    Golden · Rōsilliance Organic BB+ Cream SPF 30

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  31. Catrice

    032W · Skin Like Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  32. Natasha Denona

    R5 - Medium Rosy · Hy-Glam Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  33. Physicians Formula

    Light · NF Sheer Line Of Defense Foundation SPF 30

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  34. Haus Labs

    210 Light Medium · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm

  35. Yves Saint Laurent

    B60 · All Hours Longwear Natural Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  36. It Cosmetics

    36 Medium Cool · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  37. Urban Decay

    5.5 · All Nighter Liquid Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  38. Antonym

    Dark · Certified Organic Baked Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  39. Clarins

    M3C · Double Serum Foundation 2in1 Hybrid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

  40. Lancôme

    035W · SKIN FEELS GOOD Skin Nourishing Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed warm

Closest shade in the other 72 brands

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Colours come from Essence's own website, checked October 2026. Test a shade on your jaw in daylight before you buy.