Foundation Shades

Essence

290 in other brands

Foundation Stick · Stick

Depth
Lighter than 8% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads cooler than most shades this deep #754c46
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Cover FX N120 in Power Play Foundation (likely close). In all, 16 ranges have a likely-close shade and 87 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 87 brands. The other 47 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. Cover FX

    N120 · Power Play Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  2. ColourPop

    210C Deep Dark · Pretty Fresh Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  3. Armani Beauty

    15 · Power Fabric Longwear High Cover Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  4. jane iredale

    M18 · Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  5. Milk Makeup

    Espresso · Blur Liquid Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral-cool

  6. Pretty Vulgar

    Night Flier · Bird's Nest Blurring Beauty Mousse CC Cream

    Likely close Swatch reads lighter

  7. Make Up For Ever

    Y535 · Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed warm

  8. bareMinerals

    11.5 Mahogany · COMPLEXION RESCUE Tinted Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Mineral SPF 30

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

  9. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Rich 660 N – rich with neutral undertones · Camo Hydrating CC Cream

    Likely close Swatch reads much warmer · listed neutral

  10. Morphe

    Hint of Espresso · Morphe 2 Hint Hint Skin Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper and warmer · listed neutral

  11. Bobbi Brown

    Cool Walnut · Skin Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads much warmer · listed cool

  12. Sephora Collection

    39 · Clean Glowing Skin Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  13. Bite Beauty

    D185 · Changemaker Supercharged Micellar Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads lighter · listed neutral

  14. It Cosmetics

    63 Deep Cool · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper · listed cool

  15. Estée Lauder

    7N2 Rich Amber · Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup SPF 45

    Worth sampling Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  16. Tarte

    mahogany · Sugar Rush Skin Treat Poreless Foundation Stick

    Worth sampling Swatch reads much warmer

  17. KIKO Milano

    12 Mocha · Skin Lover Refining Face Powder Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads lighter and warmer

  18. Too Faced

    Ganache · Born This Way Pressed Powder Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads lighter and much warmer · listed neutral

  19. Milani

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

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper and much warmer

  20. Exa

    120 Xia · High Fidelity Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads much warmer · listed cool

  21. Clinique

    CN 127 Truffle · Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    Worth sampling Swatch reads much warmer · listed neutral-cool

  22. MAC

    NW58 · Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper and warmer · listed neutral

  23. Fenty Beauty

    495 · Pro Filt'r Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads much warmer · listed cool

  24. Il Makiage

    212-88240 240 · After Party Full Coverage Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper and much warmer · listed cool

  25. PÜR

    Espresso · 4-In-1 Foundation Stick

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper and warmer · listed neutral

  26. Kosas

    10 Tone · Tinted Face Oil Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads much warmer · listed cool

  27. ILIA

    17 Miho · Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads lighter and warmer · listed warm

  28. Rare Beauty

    540C · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  29. Tom Ford

    12.5 Walnut · Traceless Foundation Stick

    Worth sampling Swatch reads much warmer

  30. Au Naturale

    Goa · Zero Gravity C2P Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper and warmer · listed warm

  31. Maybelline

    375 · Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  32. Clé de Peau Beauté

    B100 Rich Deep Beige · Radiant Fluid Foundation Matte SPF 20

    Worth sampling Swatch reads much warmer · listed cool

  33. Hourglass

    No. 8 Walnut · Veil Fluid Makeup

    Worth sampling Swatch reads much warmer · listed neutral

  34. L.A. Girl

    Espresso · Pro.Matte Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper and warmer

  35. Urban Decay

    80WR · Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper and much warmer · listed warm

  36. Lancôme

    550 Suede C · Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper and much warmer

  37. NARS

    Zambia · Soft Matte Complete Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper and warmer · listed neutral

  38. florence by mills

    D200 · Like a Light Skin Tint

    Worth sampling Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  39. Benefit Cosmetics

    Shade 12 Dark Warm · Hello Happy Flawless Brightening Foundation SPF 15

    Worth sampling Swatch reads much warmer · listed warm

  40. KVD Vegan Beauty

    225 Rich Deep · Lock-It Powder Foundation Refills

    Worth sampling Swatch reads much warmer

Closest shade in the other 47 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.