Foundation Shades

Essence

190 Deep in other brands

I Love Flawless Skin Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 4% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads warmer than most shades this deep #5a4436
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

This shade is deeper than most shades in our data, so many ranges won't go far enough. Look for the "Likely close" rows first.

The closest shade in another brand is Urban Decay 81NN in Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation (likely close). In all, 37 ranges have a likely-close shade and 78 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 78 brands. The other 38 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. Urban Decay

    81NN · Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral

  2. Hourglass

    Espresso · Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  3. NYX Professional Makeup

    Deep Cool · Can't Stop Won't Stop Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  4. Sisley Paris

    8N Espresso · Phyto-Teint Perfection

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  5. Natasha Denona

    95 DY · Face Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads lighter · listed warm

  6. MAC

    NC65 · Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  7. Ofra Cosmetics

    10 · Absolute Cover Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads lighter · listed neutral

  8. Il Makiage

    212-66245 245 · Woke Up Like This Flawless Base Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads much cooler · listed neutral

  9. Maybelline

    Java · Dream Radiant Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

  10. Clé de Peau Beauté

    O100 Rich Deep Ochre · Radiant Fluid Foundation Matte SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  11. PÜR

    Dark Espresso · 4-In-1 Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads lighter and cooler · listed neutral-cool

  12. L.A. Girl

    Ebony · Pro.Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler

  13. KVD Vegan Beauty

    092 Deep · True Portrait Medium Coverage Shake Foundation

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

  14. BLK/OPL

    Black Walnut · Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  15. Ulta Beauty

    Dark Neutral · Effortless Effect Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral

  16. Make Up For Ever

    R560 · Matte Velvet Skin Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads lighter · listed cool

  17. Bobbi Brown

    Cool Espresso · Skin Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads much cooler · listed cool

  18. Gucci

    570C · Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel - Natural Finish Fluid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed cool

  19. Tarte

    61H · Maracuja Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm

  20. No7

    Mahogany · Stay Perfect Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads much cooler

  21. Essence

    140 · Skin Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

  22. Rimmel London

    610: Tiramisu – For Deep skin with Neutral undertones · Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads much cooler · listed neutral

  23. Clinique

    CN 126 Espresso · Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral-cool

  24. Cover FX

    5 N Deep · Custom Cover Drops

    Likely close Swatch reads much cooler · listed neutral

  25. KIKO Milano

    N250 Neutral 250 · Full Coverage 2-in-1 Foundation & Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper and much cooler · listed neutral

  26. Elcie Cosmetics

    Chestnut · Micro Silque Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral

  27. CoverGirl

    3 Deep Cool · Full Spectrum Matte Ambition All Day Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper and much cooler · listed cool

  28. Rare Beauty

    570N · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads much cooler · listed neutral

  29. Smashbox

    4.7 · Studio Skin 24 Hour Full Coverage Waterproof Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads lighter and cooler · listed neutral

  30. Beauty Bakerie

    303 Warm · InstaBake Aqua Glass Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper and cooler · listed warm

  31. Exa

    130 Julie · High Fidelity Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads lighter and cooler · listed neutral-cool

  32. Dose Of Colors

    138 Deep · Meet Your Hue Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper and cooler · listed neutral-cool

  33. NARS

    D7 Anguilla · Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  34. Morphe

    F5.60 Neutral · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper and much cooler · listed neutral

  35. Pat McGrath Labs

    36 Deep · Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper · listed neutral

  36. Tom Ford

    13.0 Espresso · Traceless Foundation Stick

    Worth sampling Swatch reads much cooler

  37. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    64 Rich Neutral · Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper and cooler · listed neutral

  38. Sephora Collection

    65 Deep Dark Ebony · 10 Hour Wear Perfection Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  39. Catrice

    098N · Nude Drop Tinted Serum Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads deeper · listed neutral

  40. UOMA Beauty

    T2W Black Pearl · Say What?! Foundation

    Worth sampling Swatch reads cooler · listed warm

Closest shade in the other 38 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.