Foundation Shades

Essence

110 in other brands

Foundation Stick · Stick

Depth
Lighter than 79% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads cooler than most shades this deep #e5c1ab
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Natasha Denona 50 WNWarm in Foundation X+ (likely close). In all, 277 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. Natasha Denona

    50 WNWarm · Foundation X+

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

  2. Tarte

    10N · Maracuja Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  3. Laura Mercier

    1C1 · Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - Oil Free

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  4. Fenty Beauty

    170 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  5. Yves Saint Laurent

    B30 · All Hours Longwear Natural Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  6. boscia

    Venice · Skin Perfecting BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  7. Sephora Collection

    25 Beige · Matte Perfection Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  8. Dior

    2 Warm Olive · Dior Forever Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  9. Bite Beauty

    L25 · Changemaker Supercharged Micellar Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  10. MAC

    NW20 · Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  11. ILIA

    10 Porto Ferro · Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  12. NARS

    Terre Neuve · Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  13. KIKO Milano

    03 Rosy Milk · Skin Lover Refining Face Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  14. Cover FX

    N20 · Power Play Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  15. Jouer Cosmetics

    Warm Ivory · Essential High Coverage Crème Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  16. ColourPop

    55N Light · Pretty Fresh Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  17. PÜR

    LN6 Light · 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

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

  18. Catrice

    040 Warm Beige · HD Liquid Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  19. Antonym

    Beige Light · Skin Esteem Organic Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  20. Armani Beauty

    4.25 · Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  21. Milani

    Warm Porcelain · Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  22. It Cosmetics

    20.5 Light Neutral · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  23. Koh Gen Do

    2 · Aqua Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  24. Kevyn Aucoin

    04 ST · Stripped Nude Skin Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  25. Clé de Peau Beauté

    I10 Very Light Ivory · Radiant Cream Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral

  26. Make Up For Ever

    Y225 · Ultra HD Invisible Cover Stick Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  27. bareMinerals

    9.5 Flax · BarePRO 24 hour Longwear Liquid Foundation with Mineral SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  28. Sisley Paris

    00N Pearl · Phyto-Teint Nude

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  29. Charlotte Tilbury

    3 Fair · Light Wonder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  30. Wander Beauty

    Medium · Nude Illusion Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  31. Guerlain

    00N · Lingerie De Peau Natural Perfection Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  32. Ulta Beauty

    Fair Cool · Youthful Glow Foundation Serum Drops

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  33. UOMA Beauty

    T2N White Pearl · Say What?! Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral

  34. La Mer

    23 Warm Vanilla · The Luminous Lifting Cushion Foundation SPF 20 + Refill

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  35. Kosas

    03 Tone · Tinted Face Oil Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  36. Beauty Bakerie

    347 Cool · InstaBake Aqua Glass Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  37. Too Faced

    Pearl · Born This Way Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral-cool

  38. L'Oréal

    Golden Sun · Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed warm

  39. KVD Vegan Beauty

    105 Fair · Lock-It Powder Foundation Refills

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  40. Bobbi Brown

    Cool Ivory · Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15

    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.