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Foundation Stick 170 dupes and alternatives Essence

Light · Cool · rosy 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: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 27B Light-Medium Beige

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

Your shade
Essence
170Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Tarte
27B Light-Medium Beige
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
94
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $35.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 Natural Ivory 215

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

Your shade
Essence
170Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
CoverGirl
Natural Ivory 215
Depth and undertone: Light
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$18.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $11.50 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty · lowest price $15.13 at Walmart

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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 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N4.75
    Shade match 90
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $32.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with peachy neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Lancôme

    Teint Idôle Ultra Wear Foundation Stick

    220 Buff
    Shade match 90
    $50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $43.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    Light Beige
    Shade match 87
    $9.29WalmartWalmartCosts $2.30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Light Tones
    Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTargetCosts $7.60 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    215C
    Shade match 87
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $46.01 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Pinky Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 170 (Light · Cool · rosy undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3CR Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3CR Cool Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

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  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.5 Medium Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.5 Medium Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Marmalade 3.3 Beige

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Marmalade 3.3 Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Honey

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Honey

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Honey

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Honey

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    220C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 220C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $24

    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

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 27B Light-Medium Beige, against Essence Foundation Stick in 170. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade170Closest shade match27B Light-Medium BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour92#e9b498#e4ad8eVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth94LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Cool · rosyCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
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
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 listed12-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, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 27B Light-Medium Beige.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
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

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in Natural Ivory 215, against Essence Foundation Stick in 170. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade170Closest overall alternativeNatural Ivory 215Score
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour92#e9b498#e3b59eVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70Cool · rosyUnknownSome differencefrom 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 83/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in Natural Ivory 215.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Adds SPF 28

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 28
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 27B Light-Medium Beige

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $35.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 Natural Ivory 215

Match price
$18.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $11.50 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty · lowest price $15.13 at Walmart

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.