Foundation Shades

Essence

203 in other brands

Foundation Stick · Stick

Depth
Lighter than 26% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads in between warm and cool #ae7854
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Il Makiage 212-88165 165 in After Party Full Coverage Foundation (likely close). In all, 221 ranges have a likely-close shade and 106 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 106 brands. The other 66 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. Il Makiage

    212-88165 165 · After Party Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  2. beautyblender

    4.00 Neutral/Olive · Bounce Liquid Whip Long Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  3. Cover FX

    G90 · Pressed Mineral Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  4. Makeup Revolution

    F9.2 · Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  5. bareMinerals

    8.5 Terra · Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  6. Tom Ford

    9.7 Cool Dusk · Traceless Soft Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  7. Clé de Peau Beauté

    B70 Medium Deep Beige · Radiant Cream Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  8. PÜR

    DN5 Hazelnut · 4-In-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  9. Too Faced

    Honey · Born This Way Undetectable Medium-to-Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  10. Make Up For Ever

    Y505 · Reboot Active Care Revitalizing Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  11. KIKO Milano

    80 Cocoa · Full Coverage Blurring Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  12. CoverGirl

    T40 Sun Beige · TruBlend Matte Made Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  13. Perricone MD

    Tan · No Makeup Foundation Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  14. Rimmel London

    420: Warm Toffee – Cool / Neutral undertones · Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation

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

  15. Armani Beauty

    11 · Power Fabric Longwear High Cover Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  16. It Cosmetics

    50 Rich Cool · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  17. L'Oréal

    Warm 310 · Lumi Le Glow Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  18. Tarte

    48H · Maracuja Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  19. Yves Saint Laurent

    BD70 · Touche Eclat Le Teint Radiant Liquid Foundation

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

  20. Becca Cosmetics

    4N1 Tan · Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation

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

  21. Clinique

    WN 120 Pecan · Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  22. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Tan 450 N – tan with neutral undertones · Camo Hydrating CC Cream

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  23. Fenty Beauty

    440 · Pro Filt'r Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  24. Estée Lauder

    5N1 Rich Ginger · Double Wear Light Soft Matte Hydra Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  25. Kosas

    Medium Deep Neutral Cool 310 · Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

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

  26. BLK/OPL

    Heavenly Honey · TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  27. Urban Decay

    9.0 · All Nighter Liquid Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  28. Guerlain

    06W · L'Essentiel Natural Longwear Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  29. Catrice

    044W · Invisible Cover Cushion Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  30. surratt beauty

    7 Surreal Skin · Surreal Skin Foundation Wand

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  31. Milk Makeup

    Golden Deep · Blur Liquid Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  32. Givenchy

    P395 · Teint Couture Everwear 24H Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  33. The Ordinary

    3.1 R · Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  34. Huda Beauty

    510R · #FauxFilter Skin Finish Buildable Coverage Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed cool

  35. Maybelline

    350 · Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  36. florence by mills

    T140 · Like a Light Skin Tint

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

  37. Gucci

    380N · Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel - Natural Finish Fluid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  38. Milani

    Spiced Almond · Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  39. Haus Labs

    340 Medium · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  40. MAC

    NC46 · Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

Closest shade in the other 66 brands

A to Z by brand. The 40 above are closer; open a shade to see how close it is.

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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.