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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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 15 Almond

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
Hourglass
15 Almond
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $42.01 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 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    46N Tan-Deep Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Tarte

    CC color-correcting tinted serum

    Rich
    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

    View match
  3. #4 · 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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  4. #5 · 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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  5. #6 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    5N2 Cardamom
    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

    View match
  6. #7 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    385 Medium
    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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  7. #8 · Urban Decay

    Hydromaniac Hydrating Dewy Foundation

    61
    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

    View match
  8. #9 · Hourglass

    Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

    14.5 Golden Almond
    Shade match 67
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $42.01 more

    Matches: Claims 12-hour wearClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    67
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep, warm undertones

    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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    470C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 470C

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Hazelnut

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Hazelnut

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    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

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 15 Almond, against Essence Foundation Stick in 240. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade240Closest match15 AlmondScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#a16a55#9f6c56Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed12-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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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

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To Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 15 Almond.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basemoderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy 15 Almond

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $42.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.