Foundation Shades

Essence

201 in other brands

Foundation Stick · Stick

Depth
Lighter than 35% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads in between warm and cool #c58a60
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Essence 165 in Silky Cushion Foundation (likely close). In all, 263 ranges have a likely-close shade and 111 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 111 brands. The other 71 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. Essence

    165 · Silky Cushion Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  2. bareMinerals

    21 Neutral Tan · Matte Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  3. Lancôme

    470 Suede C · Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Long Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  4. Max Factor

    82 - Deep Bronze · Miracle Pure Skin-Improving Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  5. NYX Professional Makeup

    Camel · Total Control Pro Drop Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  6. NARS

    Tahoe · Soft Matte Complete Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  7. Sephora Collection

    38 P · Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  8. Laura Mercier

    17 · Smooth Finish Foundation Powder

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  9. Clinique

    CN 74 Beige · Even Better Glow Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15

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

  10. Lorac

    18 · PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  11. Morphe

    F2.90 Warm · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  12. Clé de Peau Beauté

    B50 Tan Beige · Radiant Cream Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  13. Exa

    250 Valentine · High Fidelity Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  14. Kosas

    Medium Tan Neutral 280 · Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  15. Bobbi Brown

    Warm Almond · Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  16. Maybelline

    335 Classic Tan · Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  17. Tarte

    44N tan neutral · face tape foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  18. BLK/OPL

    Rich Caramel · TRUE COLOR Mineral Matte Crème Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  19. Estée Lauder

    5W1 Bronze · Double Wear Light Soft Matte Hydra Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  20. florence by mills

    MT120 · Like a Light Skin Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  21. KVD Vegan Beauty

    59 Medium N · Lock-It Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  22. Il Makiage

    212-88115 115 · After Party Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  23. jane iredale

    Warm Brown · PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation Refill

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  24. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Light 210 N - light with neutral undertones · Camo CC Cream SPF 30

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  25. Fenty Beauty

    290 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  26. Too Faced

    Praline · Born This Way Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  27. PÜR

    DG1 Medium Dark · 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

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

  28. rms beauty

    55 · "Un" Cover-Up Cream Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  29. CoverGirl

    610 Rich/Deep · Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  30. Pat McGrath Labs

    19 Medium · Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  31. Beauty Bakerie

    325 Neutral · InstaBake Aqua Glass Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  32. Clarins

    M5C · Double Serum Foundation 2in1 Hybrid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  33. Rimmel London

    350: Golden Honey – Warm undertones · Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  34. Kevyn Aucoin

    13 Deep EF · Foundation Balm

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  35. Make Up For Ever

    Y445 · Reboot Active Care Revitalizing Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  36. It Cosmetics

    Rich · Bye Bye Lines Sheer Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  37. L'Oréal

    495 - Amber · Infallible 32 Hour Lightweight Fresh Wear Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  38. KIKO Milano

    09 Rich Caramel · Skin Lover Refining Face Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  39. Catrice

    048N · Skin Like Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  40. Hourglass

    Honey · Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

Closest shade in the other 71 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.