Foundation Stick 200 dupes and alternatives Essence
3.8 (142)·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%).
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.
Matches: Claims 16-hour wear· Claims transfer resistance· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
65
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage
Retailer shade note: tan skin with neutral undertones with a hint of yellow
Matches: Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Light rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
60
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Slight colour difference · Matte · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: MEDIUM TO TAN WITH NEUTRAL UNDERTONES
Matches: Same medium coverage· Claims a blurring effect· Claims 24-hour wear
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Olive rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
65
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Olive rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
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.
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
PÜR 4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer in DP3 Caramel, against Essence Foundation Stick in 200. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade200Closest shade matchDP3 CaramelHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall80
Colour60%69#ad7d72#bb836dSlight colour differenceColour difference 5.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%91TanMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 4.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 75/100Shade match 80/100Medium 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.
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 overall alternativeDeep CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall72
Colour60%55#ad7d72#c67665Slight colour differenceColour difference 6.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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.
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.
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