Foundation Shades

Essence

180 in other brands

Foundation Stick · Stick

Depth
Lighter than 53% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads cooler than most shades this deep #d5a283
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Tarte 25B in Maracuja Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer (likely close). In all, 312 ranges have a likely-close shade and 112 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 112 brands. The other 72 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

    25B · Maracuja Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  2. Hourglass

    Sand · Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  3. Laura Mercier

    3W2 · Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - Oil Free

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  4. Estée Lauder

    4N1 Shell Beige · Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup SPF 45

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  5. PÜR

    Medium · 4-In-1 Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  6. Physicians Formula

    Fair to Light · NF Sheer Line Of Defense Foundation SPF 30

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  7. Make Up For Ever

    Y245 · Ultra HD Invisible Cover Stick Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  8. Rare Beauty

    300C · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  9. florence by mills

    L030 · Like a Light Skin Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  10. bareMinerals

    20 Golden Tan · Matte Loose Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  11. Clarins

    M3C · Double Serum Foundation 2in1 Hybrid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  12. Lancôme

    035W · SKIN FEELS GOOD Skin Nourishing Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  13. Milk Makeup

    Almond · Flex Foundation Stick

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

  14. Yves Saint Laurent

    B60 · All Hours Longwear Natural Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  15. Bobbi Brown

    Cool Honey · Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  16. Becca Cosmetics

    3C1 Pebble · Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  17. KVD Vegan Beauty

    135 Light · Lock-It Powder Foundation Refills

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  18. Catrice

    030N · Skin Like Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  19. Urban Decay

    5.5 · All Nighter Liquid Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  20. NYX Professional Makeup

    Natural · Born To Glow Naturally Radiant Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  21. L'Oréal

    5 Medium · True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  22. Nudestix

    5 Nude · Tinted Cover Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  23. Charlotte Tilbury

    9 Dark · Light Wonder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  24. UOMA Beauty

    T1C Honey Honey · Say What?! Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  25. Sisley Paris

    3C (3) Natural · Phyto-Teint Ultra Eclat

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  26. CoverGirl

    L70 Natural Ivory · TruBlend Matte Made Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  27. Clinique

    Capacious Chamois · Chubby in the Nude Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  28. Il Makiage

    212-88100 100 · After Party Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  29. Clé de Peau Beauté

    B20 Light Medium Beige · The Foundation SPF 22

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  30. Armani Beauty

    6.5 · Power Fabric Longwear High Cover Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  31. Kosas

    05 Tone · Tinted Face Oil Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  32. Rimmel London

    160: Vanilla – For Light skin with Neutral undertones · Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  33. Sephora Collection

    31 Warm Sand · Matte Perfection Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  34. Guerlain

    03W · Lingerie De Peau Natural Perfection Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  35. Dior

    5 Neutral · BACKSTAGE Face & Body Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  36. Milani

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

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  37. rms beauty

    33.5 · "Un" Cover-Up Cream Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  38. Jouer Cosmetics

    Bronzed · Essential High Coverage Crème Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  39. Revlon

    350 Rich Tan · ColorStay Makeup For Combo/Oily Skin

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  40. KIKO Milano

    7NG Neutral Gold · Love Fusion 24H Moisture Radiant Foundation

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

Closest shade in the other 72 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.