Foundation Shades

Essence

100 in other brands

Silky Cushion Foundation · Cushion

Depth
Lighter than 77% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads cooler than most shades this deep #eebba0
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Dior 2 Warm in Dior Airflash Spray Foundation (likely close). In all, 246 ranges have a likely-close shade and 109 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 109 brands. The other 69 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. Dior

    2 Warm · Dior Airflash Spray Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  2. Natasha Denona

    P2 - Fair Light Peach · Hy-Glam Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  3. Rare Beauty

    160C · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  4. KIKO Milano

    5WR Warm Rose · Love Fusion 24H Moisture Radiant Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  5. jane iredale

    Suntan · Liquid Minerals A Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  6. CoverGirl

    Warm Beige · Simply Ageless 3-In-1 Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  7. Catrice

    007N · Skin Like Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  8. Maybelline

    Buff Beige · Super Stay Longwear Liquid Foundation 30Hr Wear

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  9. Max Factor

    N55 Beige · Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  10. Smashbox

    2.15 · Studio Skin 24 Hour Oil-Free Hydra Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  11. Essence

    131 · Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  12. Tarte

    22B light beige · Amazonian Clay Tinted Serum

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  13. bareMinerals

    01 Opal · Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  14. Estée Lauder

    1C0 Shell · Double Wear Stay In Place Matte Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  15. L'Oréal

    C2.5, Light Medium · True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  16. Bite Beauty

    L35 · Changemaker Supercharged Micellar Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  17. Make Up For Ever

    Y345 · Matte Velvet Skin Blurring Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  18. UOMA Beauty

    T3C Fair Lady · Say What?! Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  19. Hourglass

    No. 1 Ivory · Veil Fluid Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  20. Becca Cosmetics

    2C1 Bisque · Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  21. Milani

    Light · Conceal + Perfect Smooth Finish Cream-To-Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  22. Wet n Wild

    Shell Ivory · PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  23. Perricone MD

    Porcelain · No Makeup Foundation Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  24. beautyblender

    3.15 Cool · Bounce Liquid Whip Long Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  25. MAC

    NW18 · Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  26. Milk Makeup

    Crème · Blur Liquid Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed warm

  27. NYX Professional Makeup

    Light · Total Control Pro Drop Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  28. Clinique

    Matte Ivory · Superpowder Double Face Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

  29. Ulta Beauty

    Light to Medium Cool · Adjustable Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  30. Haus Labs

    110 Light · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  31. Pat McGrath Labs

    11 Light Medium · Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed cool

  32. Charlotte Tilbury

    2 FAIR · Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  33. Smith & Cult

    170 Warm · Veiled Threat Weightless Micro-Blurring Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  34. Clarins

    100C · Skin Illusion Natural Hydrating Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  35. NARS

    M3.25 Porto · Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  36. J.Cat Beauty

    Buff · Skinsurance Max Coverage Silky Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  37. Too Faced

    Warm Nude · Born This Way Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed warm

  38. Bobbi Brown

    5 Honey · Skin Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  39. rms beauty

    22 · "Un" Cover-Up Cream Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  40. ILIA

    Maraca · True Skin Serum Foundation

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

Closest shade in the other 69 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.