Foundation Shades

Essence

70 in other brands

Natural Matte Mousse Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 8% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads in between warm and cool #74513d
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is CoverGirl D70 Cappuccino in TruBlend Matte Made Liquid Foundation (likely close). In all, 116 ranges have a likely-close shade and 100 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 100 brands. The other 60 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. CoverGirl

    D70 Cappuccino · TruBlend Matte Made Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  2. Urban Decay

    70WR · Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  3. Maybelline

    375 Java · Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  4. The Ordinary

    3.3 N · Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  5. Dermablend

    90N Deep Brown · Cover Creme Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  6. Clé de Peau Beauté

    O90 Very Deep Ochre · Radiant Fluid Foundation Matte SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  7. Cover FX

    N120 · Natural Finish Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  8. No7

    Russet · Stay Perfect Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  9. Rimmel London

    015 Warm Coconut · Lasting Finish 25H Compact Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  10. Make Up For Ever

    R550 · Matte Velvet Skin Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  11. Tom Ford

    13.0 Espresso · Traceless Soft Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed cool

  12. KVD Vegan Beauty

    078 Tan · True Portrait Medium Coverage Shake Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  13. KIKO Milano

    N170 Neutral · Full Coverage 2-in-1 Foundation & Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  14. Armani Beauty

    16 · Neo Nude Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  15. Huda Beauty

    530R Coffee Bean · #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  16. NYX Professional Makeup

    Mocha · Can't Stop Won't Stop Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  17. bareMinerals

    30 Cocoa · BAREPRO Longwear Powder Foundation

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

  18. MAC

    NC63 · Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  19. Ulta Beauty

    Dark Cool · Effortless Effect Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  20. Smashbox

    4.6 · Studio Skin 24 Hour Full Coverage Waterproof Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  21. Makeup Revolution

    F13.7 · Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  22. Exa

    160 Elliot · High Fidelity Foundation

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

  23. Fenty Beauty

    490 · Pro Filt'r Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  24. Sisley Paris

    8C Cappuccino · Phyto-Teint Nude

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  25. BLK/OPL

    Carob · TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Crème Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  26. PÜR

    Warm Deep · 4-In-1 Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  27. Tarte

    56S · Maracuja Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  28. NARS

    New Caledonia · Soft Matte Complete Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  29. Clarins

    09 · Skin Illusion Tinted Moisturiser SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  30. Essence

    160 Dark Tan · I Love Flawless Skin Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

  31. L'Oréal

    Nut Brown/Cocoa · True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  32. Bobbi Brown

    Cool Walnut · Skin Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed cool

  33. Natasha Denona

    65 MD · Face Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  34. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Rich 610 N – rich with neutral undertones · Camo Hydrating CC Cream

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  35. Il Makiage

    212-66230 230 · Woke Up Like This Flawless Base Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  36. Elcie Cosmetics

    Warm Beige · Micro Silque Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads lighter · listed warm

  37. Clinique

    WN 125 Mahogany · Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  38. Sephora Collection

    67 Expresso · 10 Hour Wear Perfection Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  39. Max Factor

    12 NEUTRAL DEEP · Miracle Second Skin Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  40. Estée Lauder

    7N1 Deep Amber · Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

Closest shade in the other 60 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.