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Foundation Stick 330 dupes and alternatives Essence

Very deep · Warm · golden 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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Only showing matches with full coverage, with a matte finish.

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

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Essence
330Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm · golden
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
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
86
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $32.01 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 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit Red Cushion

    45N SADDLE BROWN
    Shade match 80
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    550N
    Shade match 83
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $62.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    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 warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #4 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Angola - Dark 1
    Shade match 78
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $13.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #5 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    7.5N
    Shade match 89
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $42.01 more

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

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

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

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #6 · KVD Beauty

    Good Apple Skin-Perfecting Hydrating Foundation Balm

    Deep 092
    Shade match 85
    $42.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $35.51 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Mineral Matte Crème Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Carob
    Shade match 79
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.96 more

    Matches: Same matte finishAdds SPF 15

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    40

    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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  7. #8 · L.A. Girl

    Pro.Matte Foundation

    Chestnut
    Shade match 80
    $9.49CVSCVSCosts $2.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #9 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Sweet Espresso
    Shade match 80
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.51 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: deep shade

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #10 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Carob
    Shade match 79
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.51 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. #11 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    7N
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $42.01 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    560O
    Shade match 78
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $62.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  12. #13 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Neutral Deep
    Shade match 80
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $32.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectAdds SPF 40

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 330 (Very deep · Warm · golden 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

    50 Deep Golden

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 50 Deep Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Deep Golden

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Deep Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    15.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 15.5 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    560W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 560W

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

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Toffee

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Toffee

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    15

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 15

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · 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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC65, against Essence Foundation Stick in 330. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade330Closest matchNC65Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour86#6a4637#67463dVery close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosecandidate 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 80/100Shade 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC65.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • 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

  • 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 match
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 NC65

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $32.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

31 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.