Foundation Shades

Essence

170 Light deep in other brands

I Love Flawless Skin Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 11% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads in between warm and cool #88563b
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Maybelline Java in Super Stay Longwear Liquid Foundation 30Hr Wear (likely close). In all, 189 ranges have a likely-close shade and 101 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 101 brands. The other 61 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. Maybelline

    Java · Super Stay Longwear Liquid Foundation 30Hr Wear

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  2. Laura Mercier

    Espresso · Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  3. UOMA Beauty

    T1W Black Pearl · Say What?! Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  4. Tarte

    57S rich sand · face tape foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  5. KIKO Milano

    8.5NR Neutral Rose · Love Fusion 24H Moisture Radiant Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  6. MAC

    NW43 · Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  7. Rimmel London

    601 Soft Chocolate · Kind & Free Glow It Up Moisturising Skin Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  8. surratt beauty

    15 Surreal Skin · Surreal Skin Foundation Wand

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  9. It Cosmetics

    59 Deep Cool · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  10. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    7 Deep/Rich Cool · Halo Glow Liquid Filter

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  11. bareMinerals

    10.5 Cinnamon · Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  12. Cover FX

    G110 · Power Play Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  13. Rare Beauty

    480W · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

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

  14. PÜR

    DN5 Cinnamon · 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  15. Morphe

    F4.40 Neutral · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  16. CoverGirl

    D60 Toasted Almond · TruBlend Matte Made Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  17. BLK/OPL

    Warm Almond · Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  18. L'Oréal

    Neutral 400 · Lumi Le Glow Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  19. Essence

    130 · Skin Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  20. Elcie Cosmetics

    Golden Tan · Micro Silque Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  21. Catrice

    075W · Skin Like Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  22. Ulta Beauty

    Deep · Tinted Moisturizer SPF 24

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  23. Milani

    Golden Toffee · Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  24. KVD Vegan Beauty

    77 Deep W · Lock-It Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  25. Clinique

    WN 124 Sienna · Stay Matte Oil-Free Makeup

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

  26. Benefit Cosmetics

    Shade 12 · Hello Happy Air Stick Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  27. Fenty Beauty

    440 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  28. Makeup Revolution

    F14 · Conceal & Hydrate Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral

  29. Make Up For Ever

    R530 · Reboot Active Care Revitalizing Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  30. Becca Cosmetics

    5N1 Terracotta · Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  31. Il Makiage

    212-66215 215 · Woke Up Like This Flawless Base Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  32. Gucci

    510C · Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel - Natural Finish Fluid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  33. Juice Beauty

    29 Deep · PHYTO-PIGMENTS Flawless Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  34. Max Factor

    Espresso · Lasting Performance Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  35. Exa

    140 Nya · High Fidelity Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  36. boscia

    La Jolla · Skin Perfecting BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  37. Tom Ford

    12.5 Walnut · Traceless Soft Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  38. Clé de Peau Beauté

    B90 Very Deep Beige · Radiant Fluid Foundation Matte SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  39. Hourglass

    Warm Almond · Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  40. Estée Lauder

    7N1 Deep Amber · Double Wear Light Soft Matte Hydra Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

Closest shade in the other 61 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.