Foundation Shades

Essence

43 in other brands

Natural Matte Mousse Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 27% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads warmer than most shades this deep #af7b4b
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is It Cosmetics Rich in CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 (likely close). In all, 190 ranges have a likely-close shade and 105 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 105 brands. The other 65 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. It Cosmetics

    Rich · CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  2. Lancôme

    500 Suede W · Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Long Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  3. Charlotte Tilbury

    12 NEUTRAL · Beautiful Skin Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  4. Fenty Beauty

    360 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  5. Wet n Wild

    Amber Beige · Photo Focus Dewy Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  6. NARS

    MD4 Macao · Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  7. Clarins

    D2W · Double Serum Foundation 2in1 Hybrid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  8. Sisley Paris

    6W (6+) Chestnut · Phyto-Teint Ultra Eclat

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  9. CoverGirl

    1 Tan Golden · Full Spectrum Matte Ambition All Day Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  10. Armani Beauty

    11 · Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  11. KVD Vegan Beauty

    066 Tan · True Portrait Medium Coverage Shake Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  12. Rimmel London

    410: Latte – For Tan skin with warm undertones · Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  13. Maybelline

    Warm Honey · Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  14. Tarte

    39N Medium-Tan Neutral · Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  15. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    5.5 Medium/Tan Neutral Warm · Halo Glow Liquid Filter

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

  16. Morphe

    F3.60 Warm · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  17. Natasha Denona

    86Y · Foundation X+

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  18. Pat McGrath Labs

    23 Medium Deep · Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  19. KIKO Milano

    O105 Olive 105 · Full Coverage 2-in-1 Foundation & Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  20. Bobbi Brown

    Warm Walnut · Skin Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  21. Clinique

    WN 115.5 Mocha · Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Foundation

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

  22. Cover FX

    4 G Medium · Custom Cover Drops

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  23. Urban Decay

    9.75 · All Nighter Liquid Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  24. Becca Cosmetics

    Maple · Skin Love Weightless Blur Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  25. MAC

    NC46 · Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  26. L.A. Girl

    Beige · Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  27. Huda Beauty

    350G Dulce De Leche · #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  28. PÜR

    Medium Dark · 4-In-1 Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  29. Ulta Beauty

    Tan Warm · Effortless Effect Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  30. Haus Labs

    340 Medium · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  31. Revlon

    440 Caramel · ColorStay Light Cover Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  32. Hourglass

    Honey · Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  33. Catrice

    080 Tan - Deep · Soft Glam Filter Fluid

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  34. surratt beauty

    9 Surreal Skin · Surreal Skin Foundation Wand

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  35. Clé de Peau Beauté

    O60 Deep Tan Ocher · The Foundation SPF 22

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  36. Essence

    178 · Silky Cushion Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  37. L'Oréal

    Medium Tan-5-6 · True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  38. Milani

    Golden Hazelnut · Screen Queen Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  39. Dermablend

    60N Café Brown · Cover Creme Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  40. Exa

    210 Jessica · High Fidelity Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

Closest shade in the other 65 brands

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Next to it in Natural Matte Mousse Foundation

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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.