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Light · Warm · yellow undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

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Closest shade match: NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation 05: Vanilla

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Essence
120Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
NYX Professional Makeup
05: Vanilla
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Medium to Tan Warm

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Essence
120Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Medium to Tan Warm
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Warm Beige (W-046)
    Shade match 97
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $51.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Light to medium, warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    Warm Beige
    Shade match 97
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $12 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W3 Warm Light Medium
    Shade match 97
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    CN 40 Cream Chamois
    Shade match 93
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $32.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

    Differences: Not marketed for normal/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    Creamy Natural
    Shade match 90
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $12 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light To Medium Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Cool Beige (C-046)
    Shade match 80
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $51.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Light to medium, cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    136N
    Shade match 94
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $41.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for light skintones with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #11 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    130 Medium Cool
    Shade match 79
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $12 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 120 (Light · Warm · yellow undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2W1

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    180W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 180W

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Warm Peach

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Golden Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Golden Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    27S light-medium sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 27S light-medium sand

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    2W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2W

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation in 05: Vanilla, against Essence Foundation Stick in 120. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade120Closest shade match05: VanillaScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#e6b99b#eab99bLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 98/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation in 05: Vanilla.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Medium to Tan Warm, against Essence Foundation Stick in 120. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade120Closest overall alternativeMedium to Tan WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e6b99b#e2b69cVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · yellowWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 96/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Medium to Tan Warm.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs powder-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation 05: Vanilla

Best price
$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Medium to Tan Warm

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

30 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.