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Foundation Stick 200 dupes and alternatives Essence

Tan · 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in powder form.

  • 8 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Deep Cool

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Essence
200Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Deep Cool
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
76out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
72
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
72out of 100
Colour
55
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9.01 more

Your shade $6.99 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. Shade match 71
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $32.51 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNot marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: tan skin w/ cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Tan Cool
    Shade match 66
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $9.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly lighter

    Score details
    Shade match
    66
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 68
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $57.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium to deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #5 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Deep Warm
    Shade match 60
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $9.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

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

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #6 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation

    Tan Dark Cool
    Shade match 68
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeper

    Score details
    Shade match
    68
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. Shade match 64
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $32.51 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    64
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: tan skin w/ cool to neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #8 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation

    Tan Dark Neutral
    Shade match 65
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than cool undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. Shade match 69
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $32.51 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: tan cool skin with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation

    Dark Warm
    Shade match 58
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    58
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 200 (Tan · Cool · rosy undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Hazelnut

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Hazelnut

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $36

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

    40.5 Deep

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 40.5 Deep

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $30

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    440C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 440C

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $24

  4. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    33 Medium Rosy

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 33 Medium Rosy

    • Nearest in this range
    • Deep tan · Cool · rosy undertone

    $32

  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Honey

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

    • Nearest in this range
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    19NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 19NC

    • Nearest in this range
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

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

Why the closest match works

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Deep Cool, against Essence Foundation Stick in 200. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade200Closest matchDeep CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall72
Colour55#ad7d72#c67665Slight colour differenceColour difference 6.9 (0 is identical)
Depth97TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom 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 76/100Shade match 72/100Medium 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 Deep Cool.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Visible colour difference

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basemoderate siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs powder-based; silicone moderate vs none

Where to buy Deep Cool

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9.01 more

Your shade $6.99 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.