Foundation Shades

Essence

140 Light Tan in other brands

I Love Flawless Skin Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 17% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads in between warm and cool #9a643e
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Tarte 48N Tan-Deep Neutral in Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15 (likely close). In all, 209 ranges have a likely-close shade and 104 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 104 brands. The other 64 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

    48N Tan-Deep Neutral · Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  2. Clé de Peau Beauté

    O80 Deep Ocher · The Foundation SPF 22

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  3. Milani

    Cool Sienna · Screen Queen Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  4. Rimmel London

    Mocha 503N - Neutral · Match Perfection Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  5. Armani Beauty

    11.5 · Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  6. It Cosmetics

    51.75 Rich Cool · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  7. Essence

    53 · Natural Matte Mousse Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  8. Fenty Beauty

    410 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  9. Charlotte Tilbury

    13 DEEP · Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  10. Benefit Cosmetics

    Shade 11 · Hello Happy Air Stick Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  11. bareMinerals

    25 Golden Dark · ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  12. KIKO Milano

    WB110 Warm Beige 110 · Full Coverage 2-in-1 Foundation & Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  13. PÜR

    Dark · 4-In-1 Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  14. Cover FX

    G100 · Power Play Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  15. Pat McGrath Labs

    27 Medium Deep · Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  16. Beauty Bakerie

    313 Warm · InstaBake Aqua Glass Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  17. Catrice

    062W · Skin Like Tinted Moisturizer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  18. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    6 Tan/Deep Warm · Halo Glow Liquid Filter

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  19. Natasha Denona

    NR13 - Dark Neutral Rosy · Hy-Glam Serum Foundation

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

  20. Max Factor

    Mahogany · Lasting Performance Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  21. Estée Lauder

    8C1 Rich Java · Double Wear Stay In Place Matte Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  22. Morphe

    F3.80 Cool · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  23. Becca Cosmetics

    Walnut · Skin Love Weightless Blur Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  24. NARS

    D4 Namibia · Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  25. Nudestix

    8 Nude · Tinted Cover Foundation

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

  26. Clinique

    WN 124 Sienna · Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  27. Clarins

    08 · Skin Illusion Tinted Moisturiser SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

  28. Too Faced

    Chai · Born This Way Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  29. NYX Professional Makeup

    Cappuccino · Total Control Pro Drop Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  30. Anastasia Beverly Hills

    370W · Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  31. Huda Beauty

    500G Mocha · #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  32. Sephora Collection

    59 N · Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  33. Gucci

    460N · Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel - Natural Finish Fluid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  34. Laura Mercier

    19 · Smooth Finish Foundation Powder

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  35. KVD Vegan Beauty

    190 Tan Deep · Lock-It Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  36. Maybelline

    368 · Super Stay 24HR Glowy Skin Tint with Vitamin C

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  37. CoverGirl

    2 Tan Cool · Full Spectrum Matte Ambition All Day Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  38. Kosas

    Medium Deep Warm 350 · Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  39. Haus Labs

    415 Medium Deep · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral

  40. surratt beauty

    14 Surreal Skin · Surreal Skin Foundation Wand

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

Closest shade in the other 64 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.