Foundation Shades

Essence

130 in other brands

Skin Tint · Skin tint, BB and CC

Depth
Lighter than 12% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Not listed
Swatch
Reads in between warm and cool #855940
Data
Essence's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is boscia La Jolla in Skin Perfecting BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 (likely close). In all, 173 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.

  1. boscia

    La Jolla · Skin Perfecting BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  2. Tom Ford

    12.5 Walnut · Traceless Soft Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  3. Elcie Cosmetics

    Golden Tan · Micro Silque Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  4. BLK/OPL

    Warm Almond · Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  5. L'Oréal

    Neutral 400 · Lumi Le Glow Tint

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  6. Cover FX

    N120 · Pressed Mineral Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  7. CoverGirl

    D60 Toasted Almond · TruBlend Matte Made Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  8. Tarte

    57S rich sand · face tape foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  9. Exa

    140 Nya · High Fidelity Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  10. KIKO Milano

    8.5NR Neutral Rose · Love Fusion 24H Moisture Radiant Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  11. Makeup Revolution

    F13.2 · Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  12. UOMA Beauty

    T1W Black Pearl · Say What?! Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  13. bareMinerals

    10.5 Cinnamon · Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  14. Essence

    170 Light deep · I Love Flawless Skin Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  15. e.l.f. Cosmetics

    7 Deep/Rich Cool · Halo Glow Liquid Filter

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  16. Clé de Peau Beauté

    O80 Deep Ocher · Radiant Fluid Foundation Matte SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  17. Il Makiage

    212-88215 215 · After Party Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  18. Clinique

    WN 125 Mahogany · Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

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

  19. Rimmel London

    530: Truffle – Cool / Neutral undertones · Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation

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

  20. surratt beauty

    15 Surreal Skin · Surreal Skin Foundation Wand

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  21. Smashbox

    4.35 · Studio Skin 24 Hour Full Coverage Waterproof Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  22. Maybelline

    Java · Super Stay Longwear Liquid Foundation 30Hr Wear

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  23. NYX Professional Makeup

    Cappuccino · Can't Stop Won't Stop Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  24. Laura Mercier

    Espresso · Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  25. Morphe

    F3.110 Neutral · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  26. Rare Beauty

    510W · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive

  27. KVD Vegan Beauty

    076 Tan · True Portrait Medium Coverage Shake Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  28. Fenty Beauty

    480 · Pro Filt'r Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  29. Natasha Denona

    65 MD · Face Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  30. MAC

    NW43 · Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  31. No7

    Cedar 210C · Beautifully Matte Foundation SPF15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  32. Catrice

    080 Tan - Deep · Soft Glam Filter Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

  33. Make Up For Ever

    R532 · Matte Velvet Skin Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  34. Urban Decay

    70WY · Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed warm

  35. Ulta Beauty

    Deep · Tinted Moisturizer SPF 24

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  36. PÜR

    DN5 Cinnamon · 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  37. Milani

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

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  38. NARS

    D3 Iguaçu · Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  39. Benefit Cosmetics

    Shade 12 Dark Warm · Hello Happy Velvet Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed warm

  40. It Cosmetics

    59 Deep Cool · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

Closest shade in the other 62 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.