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Foundation Stick 140 dupes and alternatives Essence

Light · Neutral 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: Nudestix Tinted Cover Foundation NUDE 1

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

Your shade
Essence
140Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Nudestix
NUDE 1
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
95
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$19SephoraSephora
Costs $12.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation F2NC

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

Your shade
Essence
140Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Revolution Beauty
F2NC
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $1.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F3N
    Shade match 86
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a cool pink undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    110 Light
    Shade match 96
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $45.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for combination/oily skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Fairly Medium 05
    Shade match 83
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $32.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin w/ cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    160 Light
    Shade match 93
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $45.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for combination/oily skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Nudestix

    Tinted Cover Foundation

    Nude 3
    Shade match 94
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $33.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Fair 15 Cool
    Shade match 84
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $38.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for fair cool skin with a subtle peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Nudestix

    Tinted Cover Foundation

    Nude 2.5
    Shade match 93
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $33.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light neutral warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

    19H Fair-Light Honey
    Shade match 86
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $35.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair to light skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

    20B Light Beige
    Shade match 86
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $35.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with cool, pink or rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    22B Light Beige
    Shade match 84
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $35.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light skin with cool, pink or rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    20 Fair
    Shade match 84
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $35.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 140 (Light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Light Nude

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Light Nude

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N6.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N6.5

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    27B light-medium beige

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 27B light-medium beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    1N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 1N1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $34

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

    2C

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Willow 2.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Willow 2.3

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $39

    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

Nudestix Tinted Cover Foundation in NUDE 1, against Essence Foundation Stick in 140. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade140Closest shade matchNUDE 1Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#e7c0ad#edc5b3Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth95LightFairCloseDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 Nudestix Tinted Cover Foundation in NUDE 1.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F2NC, against Essence Foundation Stick in 140. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade140Closest overall alternativeF2NCScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour88#e7c0ad#e9c8b5Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth94LightFairCloseDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · none of 5 comparable50
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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F2NC.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Nudestix Tinted Cover Foundation NUDE 1

Best price
$19SephoraSephora
Costs $12.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation F2NC

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $1.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.