Foundation Shades

Essence

40 in other brands

Natural Matte Mousse Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 29% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads in between warm and cool #b77e53
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is BLK/OPL Truly Topaz in Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation (likely close). In all, 241 ranges have a likely-close shade and 110 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 110 brands. The other 70 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. BLK/OPL

    Truly Topaz · Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  2. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    44 Tan Cool · Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  3. Clinique

    WN 115.5 Mocha · Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  4. bareMinerals

    24.5 Maple · BAREPRO Longwear Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  5. Fenty Beauty

    350 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

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

  6. Catrice

    053N · Skin Like Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  7. Clarins

    D1W · Double Serum Foundation 2in1 Hybrid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  8. VDL

    V08 Cool Undertone · Perfect Lasting Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  9. NYX Professional Makeup

    Cinnamon · Born To Glow Naturally Radiant Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  10. Milani

    Natural Tan · Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  11. Exa

    240 Reilly · High Fidelity Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  12. Tarte

    47S tan-deep sand · Shape Tape Cloud Coverage

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  13. MAC

    NW43 · Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  14. CoverGirl

    T15 Golden Honey · TruBlend Matte Made Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  15. Too Faced

    Mocha · Born This Way Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  16. KVD Vegan Beauty

    063 Tan · True Portrait Medium Coverage Shake Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  17. Rimmel London

    Golden Caramel 403W - Warm · Match Perfection Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  18. Urban Decay

    9.75 · All Nighter Liquid Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  19. It Cosmetics

    43 Tan Warm · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  20. surratt beauty

    9 Surreal Skin · Surreal Skin Foundation Wand

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  21. Clé de Peau Beauté

    O70 Medium Deep Ocher · Radiant Cream Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  22. The Ordinary

    3.1 R · Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  23. L.A. Girl

    Beige · Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  24. Dose Of Colors

    125 Medium Tan · Meet Your Hue Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  25. Cover FX

    G70 · Pressed Mineral Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  26. Rare Beauty

    400W · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

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

  27. Benefit Cosmetics

    Shade 9 · Hello Happy Air Stick Foundation SPF 20

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

  28. KIKO Milano

    8WO Warm Olive · Love Fusion 24H Moisture Radiant Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  29. Kevyn Aucoin

    14 Deep EF · Foundation Balm

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  30. UOMA Beauty

    T3N Bronze Venus · Say What?! Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  31. Make Up For Ever

    Y503 · Reboot Active Care Revitalizing Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  32. PÜR

    DN2 Nutmeg · 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  33. L'Oréal

    Tan 6-7 · True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  34. Haus Labs

    370 Medium · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  35. Beauty Bakerie

    317 Warm · InstaBake Aqua Glass Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  36. Huda Beauty

    350G Dulce De Leche · #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  37. W3LL People

    Rich Mocha · Narcissist Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  38. Physicians Formula

    Tan · Silk Foundation Elixir

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  39. Morphe

    F2.110 Neutral · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  40. Sisley Paris

    6C (6) Amber · Phyto-Teint Ultra Eclat

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

Closest shade in the other 70 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.