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Tan · Cool 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 matchClosest overall alternative: Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BR102

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Essence
203Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Chanel
BR102
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $62.01 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. #2 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    350
    Shade match 85
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims 30-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Clinique

    Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Foundation

    05 Stay Spice
    Shade match 87
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $34.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNot marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Coconut 355
    Shade match 85
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    380N
    Shade match 87
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $62.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Mineral Matte Crème Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Kalahari Sand
    Shade match 85
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.96 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishAdds SPF 15

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    420N
    Shade match 84
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $62.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    450O
    Shade match 82
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $62.01 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Crème Powder Foundation

    Heavenly Honey
    Shade match 77
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.96 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Urban Decay

    Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    25
    Shade match 81
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium deep olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Mineral Matte Crème Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Heavenly Honey
    Shade match 77
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.96 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishAdds SPF 15

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Chanel

    ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation

    BD121
    Shade match 74
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $62.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep shade, golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Heavenly Honey
    Shade match 77
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  13. #14 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Yes Honey
    Shade match 76
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium shade with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  14. #15 · Urban Decay

    Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    28
    Shade match 75
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium deep warm peachy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  15. #16 · Urban Decay

    Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    27
    Shade match 73
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium deep warm peachy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 203 (Tan · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    440C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 440C

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

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W9.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W9.5

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. 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

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Hazelnut

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Hazelnut

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    050 Café

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 050 Café

    • Very close colour
    • Tan

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer

    Cinnamon

    Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer, shade Cinnamon

    • Very close colour
    • Tan

    $14.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Why the closest match works

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BR102, against Essence Foundation Stick in 203. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade203Closest matchBR102Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#af7854#b57a52Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium lightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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 86/100Shade 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 Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BR102.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy BR102

Best price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $62.01 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.