Foundation Shades

Essence

110 in other brands

Silky Cushion Foundation · Cushion

Depth
Lighter than 83% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads cooler than most shades this deep #f1c2a6
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is KIKO Milano 4 NR Neutral Rose in Unlimited 24H Matte Foundation (likely close). In all, 265 ranges have a likely-close shade and 108 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 108 brands. The other 68 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. KIKO Milano

    4 NR Neutral Rose · Unlimited 24H Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  2. Ulta Beauty

    Light to Medium Cool · Adjustable Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  3. beautyblender

    1.50 Cool · Bounce Liquid Whip Long Wear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  4. La Mer

    250 Sand · The Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  5. Clinique

    Matte Ivory · Superpowder Double Face Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  6. Bite Beauty

    L35 · Changemaker Supercharged Micellar Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  7. Milani

    Nude · Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  8. Essence

    131 · Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  9. Estée Lauder

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

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  10. Clarins

    103N · Skin Illusion Natural Hydrating Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  11. Juvia's Place

    740 Marisol · I Am Magic Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  12. Milk Makeup

    Crème · Blur Liquid Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  13. Smashbox

    2.15 · Studio Skin 24 Hour Oil-Free Hydra Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  14. bareMinerals

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

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  15. Huda Beauty

    300N · #FauxFilter Skin Finish Buildable Coverage Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  16. Givenchy

    P100 · Teint Couture Everwear 24H Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  17. Becca Cosmetics

    1C2 Ivory · Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  18. Tarte

    32H · SEA Water Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  19. Bobbi Brown

    Neutral Sand · Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  20. Haus Labs

    130 Light · Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  21. Wet n Wild

    Nude Ivory · PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  22. rms beauty

    11 · "Un" Cover-Up Cream Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  23. Cover FX

    G30 · Power Play Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  24. Natasha Denona

    P2 - Fair Light Peach · Hy-Glam Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  25. Pat McGrath Labs

    11 Light Medium · Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  26. NARS

    L2.5 Yukon · Sheer Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  27. Too Faced

    Warm Nude · Born This Way Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  28. L'Oréal

    W3, Light Medium · True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  29. Maybelline

    Buff Beige · Super Stay Longwear Liquid Foundation 30Hr Wear

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  30. Max Factor

    N55 Beige · Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  31. Rare Beauty

    150C · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  32. UOMA Beauty

    T1C White Pearl · Say What?! Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  33. MAC

    NW20 · Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation

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

  34. Make Up For Ever

    Y355 · Matte Velvet Skin Blurring Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  35. Catrice

    007N · Skin Like Luminous Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  36. Dior

    2 Warm · Dior Airflash Spray Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  37. Smith & Cult

    170 Warm · Veiled Threat Weightless Micro-Blurring Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  38. CoverGirl

    530 Fair/Light · Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  39. PÜR

    Golden Light · 4-In-1 Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  40. Sephora Collection

    19 Warm Linen · Matte Perfection Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

Closest shade in the other 68 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.