Foundation Shades

e.l.f. Cosmetics

Cacao in other brands

Flawless Finish Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 2% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Listed as warm from its retail listing
Swatch
Reads cooler than most shades this deep #5f3930
Data
Retailer swatch, January 2021 (how we collect it)

Listed as warm, but its swatch reads cooler than most shades this deep. Retailer swatches don't always show undertone well, so give the listed undertone more weight.

This shade is deeper than most shades in our data, so many ranges won't go far enough. Look for the "Likely close" rows first.

The closest shade in another brand is Smashbox 4.7 in Studio Skin 24 Hour Oil-Free Hydra Foundation (likely close). In all, 53 ranges have a likely-close shade and 71 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 71 brands. The other 31 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. Smashbox

    4.7 · Studio Skin 24 Hour Oil-Free Hydra Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  2. Exa

    110 Fazon · High Fidelity Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  3. Estée Lauder

    8C2 Intense Java · Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup SPF 45

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  4. Morphe

    F5.50 Warm · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  5. Ulta Beauty

    Dark Neutral · Youthful Glow Foundation Serum Drops

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  6. NARS

    Zambia · Soft Matte Complete Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  7. Becca Cosmetics

    6W3 Tonka · Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  8. NYX Professional Makeup

    Deep Espresso · Born To Glow Naturally Radiant Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  9. KVD Vegan Beauty

    094 Deep · True Portrait Medium Coverage Shake Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  10. Milani

    Warm Mocha · Screen Queen Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  11. bareMinerals

    11.5 Mahogany · Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads lighter · listed neutral-warm

  12. Au Naturale

    Java · Zero Gravity C2P Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  13. PÜR

    DPP4 Coffee · 4-In-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  14. Rare Beauty

    560W · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper · listed warm

  15. Lancôme

    552 Suede C · Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Long Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  16. Urban Decay

    90 · Hydromaniac Glowy Tinted Hydrator Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  17. It Cosmetics

    63 Deep Cool · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed cool

  18. Juvia's Place

    110 Senegal · I Am Magic Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper · listed neutral

  19. Givenchy

    W480 · Teint Couture City Balm Radiant Perfecting Skin Tint SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm

  20. Maybelline

    380 Espresso · Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

  21. Tarte

    60H Mahogany · Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper · listed warm

  22. Make Up For Ever

    R550 · Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  23. L.A. Girl

    Dark Chocolate · Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

  24. Haus Labs

    500 Deep · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper and cooler · listed neutral

  25. MAC

    NC63 · Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  26. Makeup Revolution

    F17.5 · Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper · listed olive

  27. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    61 Rich Cool · Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  28. Gucci

    580N · Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel - Natural Finish Fluid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads much warmer · listed neutral

  29. L'Oréal

    115 Rich Ebony · Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper and warmer

  30. Too Faced

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

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper · listed warm

  31. Anastasia Beverly Hills

    540W · Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper and warmer · listed neutral

  32. Fenty Beauty

    495 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  33. Dose Of Colors

    137 Deep · Meet Your Hue Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads much warmer · listed neutral-warm

  34. Pat McGrath Labs

    35 Deep · Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper and warmer · listed neutral-cool

  35. Cover FX

    5 N Deep · Custom Cover Drops

    Likely close Swatch reads lighter and warmer · listed neutral

  36. Il Makiage

    212-66240 240 · Woke Up Like This Flawless Base Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper and warmer · listed cool

  37. Hourglass

    Chestnut · Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

    Worth sampling Swatch reads lighter and much warmer · listed neutral

  38. Beauty Bakerie

    303 Warm · InstaBake Aqua Glass Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads much warmer · listed warm

  39. ColourPop

    215N Deep Dark · Pretty Fresh Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads lighter · listed neutral

  40. BLK/OPL

    Ebony Brown · Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads much warmer · listed cool

Closest shade in the other 31 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 retailer swatch photos taken in January 2021. Test a shade on your jaw in daylight before you buy.