Foundation Shades

Essence

150 in other brands

Foundation Stick · Stick

Depth
Lighter than 80% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads cooler than most shades this deep #eebea8
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Milani Light in Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation (likely close). In all, 200 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. Milani

    Light · Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  2. Tarte

    18B fair-light beige · face tape foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  3. Perricone MD

    Porcelain · No Makeup Foundation Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  4. Dior

    2 Neutral · Dior Airflash Spray Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  5. L'Oréal

    C2.5, Light Medium · True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  6. KIKO Milano

    5WR Warm Rose · Love Fusion 24H Moisture Radiant Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  7. Cover FX

    P20 · Natural Finish Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  8. Max Factor

    N55 Beige · Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  9. UOMA Beauty

    T2C Fair Lady · Say What?! Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  10. Pat McGrath Labs

    9 Light Medium · Sublime Perfection Foundation

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

  11. Smith & Cult

    170 Warm · Veiled Threat Weightless Micro-Blurring Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  12. Makeup Revolution

    F4 · Conceal & Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  13. Givenchy

    P105 · Teint Couture Everwear 24H Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  14. Bite Beauty

    L30 · Changemaker Supercharged Micellar Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  15. Maybelline

    235 Pure Beige · Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

  16. Wet n Wild

    Rose Ivory · PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  17. KVD Vegan Beauty

    44 Light C · Lock-It Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  18. beautyblender

    3.15 Cool · Bounce Liquid Whip Long Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  19. Natasha Denona

    P2 - Fair Light Peach · Hy-Glam Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  20. Laura Mercier

    Dune · Silk Crème Moisturizing Photo Edition Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  21. bareMinerals

    3.5 Cashew · Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 25

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

  22. Milk Makeup

    Vanilla · Flex Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  23. Haus Labs

    110 Light · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  24. Rare Beauty

    160C · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  25. Estée Lauder

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

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  26. Essence

    100 · Silky Cushion Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  27. Catrice

    007N · Skin Like Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  28. Make Up For Ever

    R330 · Matte Velvet Skin Blurring Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  29. Hourglass

    Cream · Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  30. Clinique

    CN 29 Bisque · Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  31. Lancôme

    010C · SKIN FEELS GOOD Skin Nourishing Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  32. Smashbox

    1.0 · Studio Skin 24 Hour Oil-Free Hydra Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  33. jane iredale

    Suntan · Liquid Minerals A Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  34. Huda Beauty

    335B · #FauxFilter Skin Finish Buildable Coverage Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed cool

  35. Yves Saint Laurent

    B20 · All Hours Longwear Natural Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  36. Becca Cosmetics

    1C2 Ivory · Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  37. La Mer

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

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  38. rms beauty

    11 · "Un" Cover-Up Cream Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed warm

  39. Wander Beauty

    Golden Medium · Nude Illusion Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed warm

  40. NYX Professional Makeup

    Medium Buff · Born To Glow Naturally Radiant 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.