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Foundation Stick 230 dupes and alternatives Essence

Tan · 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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  • Matte9
  • Natural matte0
  • Natural0
  • Radiant0

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Fragrance-free7No drying alcohol6Vegan1Cruelty-free1Oil-free1With SPF3Mineral0

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 350

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Essence
230Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Maybelline
350
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 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. #2 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    440N
    Shade match 93
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $62.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  2. #3 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    450O
    Shade match 88
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $62.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral 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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  3. #4 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Nutmeg
    Shade match 88
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Mineral Matte Crème Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Heavenly Honey
    Shade match 85
    $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
    85
    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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  5. #6 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Heavenly Honey
    Shade match 85
    $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
    85
    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

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  6. #7 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Warm Almond
    Shade match 84
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    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

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  7. #8 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    450W
    Shade match 89
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $46.01 more

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

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

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

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Golden Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    5W
    Shade match 88
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $42.01 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 230 (Tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    12.5 Tan-Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 12.5 Tan-Deep

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

    $36

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  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Deep Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Deep Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

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  3. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N10

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N10

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

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

    Cinnamon

    Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer, shade Cinnamon

    • Looks identical
    • Tan

    $14.99

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  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Amande

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    6 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 6 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

    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 match works

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 350, against Essence Foundation Stick in 230. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade230Closest match350Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#a9744c#b0734aVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed30-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
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 95/100Medium 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 Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 350.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 30-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy 350

Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 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.