Foundation Shades

Essence

111 in other brands

Foundation Stick · Stick

Depth
Lighter than 85% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads cooler than most shades this deep #f1c4ad
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is KVD Vegan Beauty 44 Light C in Lock-It Foundation (likely close). In all, 232 ranges have a likely-close shade and 108 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 108 brands. The other 68 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. KVD Vegan Beauty

    44 Light C · Lock-It Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  2. Laura Mercier

    Dune · Silk Crème Moisturizing Photo Edition Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  3. Dior

    2 Neutral · Dior Airflash Spray Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  4. Smith & Cult

    130 Neutral · Veiled Threat Weightless Micro-Blurring Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  5. Bite Beauty

    L30 · Changemaker Supercharged Micellar Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  6. Yves Saint Laurent

    B20 · All Hours Longwear Natural Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  7. beautyblender

    3.15 Cool · Bounce Liquid Whip Long Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  8. Rare Beauty

    150C · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  9. Becca Cosmetics

    1C2 Ivory · Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  10. La Mer

    01 Pink Porcelain · The Luminous Lifting Cushion Foundation SPF 20 + Refill

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  11. Pat McGrath Labs

    9 Light Medium · Sublime Perfection Foundation

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

  12. Perricone MD

    Porcelain · No Makeup Foundation Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  13. Haus Labs

    070 Fair · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  14. Tarte

    32N · SEA Water Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  15. Wander Beauty

    Golden Medium · Nude Illusion Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  16. bareMinerals

    05 Fairly Medium · Matte Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  17. L'Oréal

    2 Rosy Light · True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  18. Smashbox

    1.0 · Studio Skin 24 Hour Oil-Free Hydra Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  19. KIKO Milano

    1.5 CR Cool Rose · Unlimited 24H Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  20. Clinique

    0.5 Breeze · Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer

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

  21. rms beauty

    11 · "Un" Cover-Up Cream Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  22. Max Factor

    N55 Beige · Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  23. ILIA

    Salina · True Skin Serum Foundation

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

  24. UOMA Beauty

    T1C Fair Lady · Say What?! Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  25. Maybelline

    122 Creamy Beige · Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  26. Too Faced

    Taffy · Peach Perfect Comfort Matte Foundation – Peaches and Cream Collection

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  27. Ulta Beauty

    Light Cool · Moisturizing Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  28. NARS

    L2.5 Yukon · Sheer Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  29. Cover FX

    P20 · Power Play Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed cool

  30. Makeup Revolution

    F4 · Conceal & Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  31. Estée Lauder

    1C0 Shell · Double Wear Stay In Place Matte Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  32. Sephora Collection

    22 Natural · Matte Perfection Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  33. Milani

    Nude · Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

  34. It Cosmetics

    20.5 Light Neutral · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  35. Givenchy

    P100 · Teint Couture Everwear 24H Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  36. Bobbi Brown

    0 Porcelain · Skin Weightless Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  37. Kevyn Aucoin

    04 ST · Stripped Nude Skin Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

  38. Essence

    110 · Silky Cushion Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  39. Wet n Wild

    Rose Ivory · PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  40. Make Up For Ever

    Y355 · Matte Velvet Skin Blurring Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

Closest shade in the other 68 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.