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Very deep · 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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Closest shade match: Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Very Deep Neutral 2

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Essence
280Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Polite Society
Very Deep Neutral 2
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
87
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $35.01 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC65

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Essence
280Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC65
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
77out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $32.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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. #3 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    140D
    Shade match 86
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $22.01 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims long-wearingClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural matte rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural matte rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Very Deep with Neutral Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Youngblood

    BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation

    DN6
    Shade match 86
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $51.01 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral with cool blue undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Mineral Matte Crème Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Ebony Brown
    Shade match 75
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.96 more

    Matches: Same matte finishAdds SPF 15

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Ebony Brown
    Shade match 75
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.51 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 280 (Very deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    52 Deep Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 52 Deep Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

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  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    16 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 16 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    560W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 560W

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

    $24

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

    45.5 Deep Ebony

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 45.5 Deep Ebony

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    550 Suede C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 550 Suede C

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $32

    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 shade match works

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Very Deep Neutral 2, against Essence Foundation Stick in 280. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade280Closest shade matchVery Deep Neutral 2Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour87#634338#68443dVery close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared43
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant 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 · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome 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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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 72/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Very Deep Neutral 2.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC65, against Essence Foundation Stick in 280. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade280Closest overall alternativeNC65Score
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour94#634338#67463dVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65NeutralWarmSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC65.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs powder-based; silicone moderate vs moderate
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Very Deep Neutral 2

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $35.01 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC65

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $32.01 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.