Essence

205 in other brands

Silky Blur Hydrating Longwear Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth: Lighter than 19% of the shades in our data
Undertone: Not listed
Swatch: Reads warmer than most shades this deep #9d6b46
Data: Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is NYX Professional Makeup Honey in Can't Stop Won't Stop Foundation (likely close). In all, 196 ranges have a likely-close shade and 105 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 105 brands. The other 65 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.

NYX Professional Makeup

Honey · Can't Stop Won't Stop Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Make Up For Ever

Y528 · Reboot Active Care Revitalizing Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
Too Faced

Chai · Born This Way Undetectable Medium-to-Full Coverage Powder Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Huda Beauty

500G Mocha · #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
CoverGirl

165 - Tawny · Clean Invisible Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Rimmel London

Cappuccino 502W - Warm · Match Perfection Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Morphe

F3.80 Cool · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
Sephora Collection

61 P · Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
Laura Mercier

19 · Smooth Finish Foundation Powder

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
bareMinerals

09 Chestnut · Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 25

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

13 · Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Elcie Cosmetics

Honey · Micro Silque Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Bobbi Brown

Golden Almond · Skin Foundation Stick

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Anastasia Beverly Hills

365C · Luminous Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
MAC

NC50 · Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Makeup Revolution

F12.2 · Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
BLK/OPL

Warm Almond · TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Charlotte Tilbury

14 NEUTRAL · Beautiful Skin Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Tarte

53N deep neutral · face tape foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Catrice

080 Caramel Beige · HD Liquid Coverage Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Gucci

460N · Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel - Natural Finish Fluid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
It Cosmetics

51.25 Rich Neutral · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Benefit Cosmetics

Shade 11 · Hello Happy Air Stick Foundation SPF 20

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Hourglass

Natural Amber · Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
KVD Vegan Beauty

190 Tan Deep · Lock-It Powder Foundation Refills

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
KIKO Milano

N120 Neutral · Full Coverage 2-in-1 Foundation & Concealer

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
The Ordinary

3.2 N · Coverage Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Ofra Cosmetics

8 · Absolute Cover Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed warm
Fenty Beauty

385 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Cover FX

2 N Deep · Custom Cover Drops

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Essence

50 · Natural Matte Mousse Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Maybelline

368 · Super Stay 24HR Glowy Skin Tint with Vitamin C

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Lawless

Heat · Woke Up Like This Flawless Finish Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Lorac

21 · PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
L'Oréal

Classic Tan/Cappuccino · True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Makeup

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Milani

Cool Sienna · Screen Queen Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
Natasha Denona

NY12 - Dark Neutral Yellow · Hy-Glam Serum Foundation

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

D3N · Double Serum Foundation 2in1 Hybrid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Burt's Bees

Chestnut · Goodness Glows Liquid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
surratt beauty

12 Surreal Skin · Surreal Skin Foundation Wand

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

Closest shade in the other 65 brands

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

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Next to it in Silky Blur Hydrating Longwear Foundation

195 (lighter)
210 (deeper)

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