Foundation Shades

Essence

230 in other brands

Silky Blur Hydrating Longwear Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 8% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads warmer than most shades this deep #7d4b2a
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is e.l.f. Cosmetics 54 Deep Neutral in Soft Glam Satin Foundation (likely close). In all, 154 ranges have a likely-close shade and 94 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 94 brands. The other 54 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. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    54 Deep Neutral · Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  2. NARS

    D3 Iguacu · Sheer Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  3. Clarins

    D5N · Double Serum Foundation 2in1 Hybrid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  4. Max Factor

    100 - Cocoa · Miracle Pure Skin-Improving Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  5. Tarte

    59S rich sand · face tape foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  6. KIKO Milano

    07 Hazelnut Brew · Matte Diaries Triple Wear Face Multitasker

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  7. Estée Lauder

    7C1 Rich Mahogany · Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  8. Lancôme

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

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  9. Nudestix

    10 Nude · Tinted Cover Foundation

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

  10. Urban Decay

    80 · Hydromaniac Glowy Tinted Hydrator Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  11. Clinique

    CN 126 Espresso · Even Better Glow Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15

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

  12. MAC

    NW46 · Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  13. NYX Professional Makeup

    Mocha · Total Control Pro Drop Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  14. Essence

    230 · Silky Cushion Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  15. Becca Cosmetics

    Cocao · Skin Love Weightless Blur Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  16. Wet n Wild

    Almond · PhotoFocus Stick Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  17. Fenty Beauty

    450 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  18. Morphe

    F4.50 Warm · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  19. Lorac

    24 · PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  20. Pat McGrath Labs

    33 Deep · Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed cool

  21. L.A. Girl

    Rich Cocoa · Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler

  22. Rimmel London

    604: Chestnut - Warm Undertone · Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  23. Milk Makeup

    Deep · Sunshine Skin Tint SPF 30

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  24. Elcie Cosmetics

    Almond · Micro Silque Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  25. Catrice

    085 Chestnut Beige · HD Liquid Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  26. Haus Labs

    480 Medium Deep · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  27. Too Faced

    Spiced Rum · Born This Way Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  28. Rare Beauty

    520W · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads deeper · listed warm

  29. It Cosmetics

    60 Deep Warm · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  30. bareMinerals

    30 Cocoa · BAREPRO Performance Wear Liquid Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20

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

  31. Dose Of Colors

    132 Dark · Meet Your Hue Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral

  32. Anastasia Beverly Hills

    440C · Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  33. Beauty Bakerie

    307 Cool Neutral · InstaBake Aqua Glass Foundation

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

  34. Milani

    Golden Toffee · Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  35. Ulta Beauty

    Tan Neutral · Effortless Effect Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  36. L'Oréal

    420 Neutral · Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral

  37. CoverGirl

    75 - Rich-Deep · Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  38. Pacifica

    02ND Neutral Deep · Alight Clean Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed neutral

  39. Maybelline

    368 · Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads cooler

  40. Sisley Paris

    7N Caramel · Phyto-Teint Nude

    Likely close Swatch reads lighter · listed neutral

Closest shade in the other 54 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.