Foundation Shades

Essence

230 in other brands

Silky Cushion Foundation · Cushion

Depth
Lighter than 8% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads in between warm and cool #7f4829
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Tarte 60N mahogany neutral in Shape Tape Pressed Powder Foundation (likely close). In all, 150 ranges have a likely-close shade and 92 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 92 brands. The other 52 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. Tarte

    60N mahogany neutral · Shape Tape Pressed Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  2. Pat McGrath Labs

    33 Deep · Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  3. L.A. Girl

    Rich Cocoa · Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  4. Clinique

    CN 126 Espresso · Even Better Glow Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15

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

  5. Lancôme

    540 Suede W · Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Long Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  6. L'Oréal

    420 Neutral · Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  7. Lorac

    24 · PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  8. Pacifica

    02ND Neutral Deep · Alight Clean Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  9. Max Factor

    Deep to very deep · Miracle Pure Skin Reset 2-in-1 Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  10. Too Faced

    Cocoa · Born This Way Matte 24 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  11. MAC

    NW46 · Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  12. Dose Of Colors

    132 Dark · Meet Your Hue Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  13. Rare Beauty

    530N · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

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

  14. Catrice

    092 Warm Spices · True Skin Hydrating Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  15. Clarins

    D5N · Double Serum Foundation 2in1 Hybrid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  16. Estée Lauder

    7C1 Rich Mahogany · Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  17. Essence

    230 · Silky Blur Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  18. KIKO Milano

    07 Hazelnut Brew · Matte Diaries Triple Wear Face Multitasker

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  19. Maybelline

    367 · Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  20. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    54 Deep Neutral · Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  21. Smith & Cult

    460 Warm · Veiled Threat Weightless Micro-Blurring Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm

  22. Fenty Beauty

    450 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  23. Charlotte Tilbury

    15 DEEP · Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  24. Dermablend

    80N Cinnamon · Smooth Liquid Camo Foundation

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

  25. Becca Cosmetics

    6W1 Clove · Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  26. bareMinerals

    10 Sienna · Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  27. NYX Professional Makeup

    Mocha · Total Control Pro Drop Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  28. La Mer

    420 Terra · The Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  29. Nudestix

    10 Nude · Tinted Cover Foundation

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

  30. NARS

    D3 Iguacu · Sheer Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  31. Morphe

    F4.70 Warm · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  32. Il Makiage

    212-66225 225 · Woke Up Like This Flawless Base Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed cool

  33. Natasha Denona

    RN9 - Deep Rosy Neutral · Hy-Glam Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral-cool

  34. Bobbi Brown

    10.25 Cool Espresso · Skin Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  35. Ulta Beauty

    Deep Warm · Youthful Glow Foundation Serum Drops

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  36. Rimmel London

    604: Chestnut - Warm Undertone · Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  37. Urban Decay

    80 · Hydromaniac Glowy Tinted Hydrator Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed warm

  38. Kosas

    Deep Neutral 380 · Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  39. Clé de Peau Beauté

    B100 Rich Deep Beige · Radiant Cream Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  40. Marc Jacobs Beauty

    86 Cocoa Deep · Re(marc)able Full Cover Foundation Concentrate

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed cool

Closest shade in the other 52 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.