Essence

205 in other brands

Depth: Lighter than 18% of the shades in our data
Undertone: Not listed
Swatch: Reads in between warm and cool #a0653b
Data: Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Max Factor Mahogany in Lasting Performance Foundation (likely close). In all, 198 ranges have a likely-close shade and 102 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 102 brands. The other 62 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.

Max Factor

Mahogany · Lasting Performance Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Rimmel London

507: Warm Cinnamon – Neutral undertone · Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Clé de Peau Beauté

O90 Very Deep Ocher · Radiant Cream Foundation SPF 25

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
It Cosmetics

51 Rich Warm · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Charlotte Tilbury

13 DEEP · Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Tarte

Tan Sand · Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Kosas

Medium Deep Warm 350 · Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Estée Lauder

6C1 Rich Cocoa · Double Wear Light Soft Matte Hydra Makeup

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
Becca Cosmetics

Walnut · Skin Love Weightless Blur Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Natasha Denona

NY12 - Dark Neutral Yellow · Hy-Glam Serum Foundation

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

70 · Hydromaniac Glowy Tinted Hydrator Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Juvia's Place

330 Accra · I Am Magic Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
Cover FX

G100 · Power Play Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
NYX Professional Makeup

Almond · Total Control Pro Drop Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Clarins

D4N · Double Serum Foundation 2in1 Hybrid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Maybelline

355 · Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Essence

140 Light Tan · I Love Flawless Skin Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Pat McGrath Labs

26 Medium Deep · Sublime Perfection Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Dose Of Colors

128 Medium Tan · Meet Your Hue Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
PÜR

DG6 Dark Almond · 4-In-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
KIKO Milano

WB110 Warm Beige 110 · Full Coverage 2-in-1 Foundation & Concealer

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
e.l.f. Cosmetics

Tan 460 W - Tan with warm undertones · Camo CC Cream SPF 30

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
bareMinerals

26 Warm Dark · ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
KVD Vegan Beauty

190 Tan Deep · Lock-It Powder Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Benefit Cosmetics

Shade 11 · Hello Happy Air Stick Foundation SPF 20

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Fenty Beauty

390 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Milani

Cool Sienna · Screen Queen Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
L'Oréal

375 Warm · Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Laura Mercier

19 · Smooth Finish Foundation Powder

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Makeup Revolution

F13 · Fast Base Stick Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Armani Beauty

11.5 · Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Huda Beauty

500G Mocha · #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Catrice

095N · Nude Drop Tinted Serum Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
surratt beauty

13 Surreal Skin · Surreal Skin Foundation Wand

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Too Faced

Chai · Born This Way Undetectable Medium-to-Full Coverage Powder Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Wet n Wild

Cocoa · PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Morphe

F3.80 Cool · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
NARS

Marquises · Soft Matte Complete Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm
Make Up For Ever

Y528 · Reboot Active Care Revitalizing Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
CoverGirl

450 - Rich Warm · Clean Fresh Blurring Skin Tint SPF 30

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

Closest shade in the other 62 brands

A to Z by brand. The 40 above are closer; open a shade to see how close it is.

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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.