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Foundation Stick 240 dupes and alternatives Essence

Deep 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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation Dark Cool

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Essence
240Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Dark Cool
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
85
Depth
95
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9.01 more

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

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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 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Deep
    Shade match 90
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation

    Tan Dark Cool
    Shade match 85
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighter

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · ColourPop

    Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation

    Deep Dark 200N
    Shade match 84
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 82
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $35.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Dark Neutral
    Shade match 75
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9.01 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    415 Medium Deep
    Shade match 80
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $45.01 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Tarte

    Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint

    45N Tan Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $35.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 79
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims long-wearingClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for combination/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    20

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for combination/normal/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral saddle brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 74
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $47.01 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 77
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $45.01 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 77
    $35SephoraSephoraCosts $28.01 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 240 (Deep 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

    Café

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Café

    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    470C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 470C

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $24

  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Hazelnut

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Hazelnut

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $36

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

    43.0 Deep Honey

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 43.0 Deep Honey

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W9.5

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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $16.99

  6. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    055 Hazelnut

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 055 Hazelnut

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep tan

    $10.99

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 Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Dark Cool, against Essence Foundation Stick in 240. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade240Closest matchDark CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour85#a16a55#976757Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth95Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
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
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)
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 81/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation in Dark Cool.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basemoderate siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs powder-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy Dark Cool

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9.01 more

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

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.