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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%).

Closest shade match: Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick Atelier XIV

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

Your shade
Essence
330Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Westman Atelier
Atelier XIV
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$68SephoraSephora
Costs $61.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W10.5 Warm Deep

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

Your shade
Essence
330Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
W10.5 Warm Deep
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
68
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView 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. Shade match 79
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.96 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination/dry skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    14.5
    Shade match 89
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $53.01 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 83
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep warm neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Java 375
    Shade match 79
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Westman Atelier

    Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick

    Atelier XIII
    Shade match 87
    $68SephoraSephoraCosts $61.01 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Deep neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Tarte

    Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint

    57S Rich Sand
    Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $35.01 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    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: deeper 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 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

  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Deep Golden

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Deep Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

  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

  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

  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

  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

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

Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick in Atelier XIV, against Essence Foundation Stick in 330. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade330Closest shade matchAtelier XIVScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour88#6a4637#6b4530Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · none of 5 comparable50
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick in Atelier XIV.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W10.5 Warm Deep, against Essence Foundation Stick in 330. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade330Closest overall alternativeW10.5 Warm DeepScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour85#6a4637#623d2eVery close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth88Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 5.2
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · none of 5 comparable50
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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)
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 79/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W10.5 Warm Deep.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish

Different

  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Natural finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Westman Atelier Vital Skin Medium Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick Atelier XIV

Best price
$68SephoraSephora
Costs $61.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W10.5 Warm Deep

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.