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Foundation Stick 360 dupes and alternatives Essence

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%).

Closest shade match: ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Lovina ST19

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

Your shade
Essence
360Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
ILIA
Lovina ST19
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $41.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112)

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

Your shade
Essence
360Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112)
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $51.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

More matches

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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 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW60
    Shade match 81
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $32.01 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Warm Espresso (W-114)
    Shade match 72
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $51.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Rich, warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    46N Burnt Umber
    Shade match 82
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17.01 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a lightweight feelAdds SPF 30

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 72
    $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
    72
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · 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

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 360 (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

    53 Deep Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 53 Deep Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

  2. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Deep

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Deep

    • Close colour
    • Very deep

    $12

  4. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    16 Deep

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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    61N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 61N espresso neutral

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

  6. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4N78

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N78

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

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

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 in Lovina ST19, against Essence Foundation Stick in 360. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade360Closest shade matchLovina ST19Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#553a34#53362cVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth96Very deepRich deepCloseDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionVery deepVery deepBoth described as very deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight 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 · 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, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 72/100Shade 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 ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 in Lovina ST19.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Adds SPF 40

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 40
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112), against Essence Foundation Stick in 360. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade360Closest overall alternativeNeutral Cool Espresso (NC-112)Score
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour86#553a34#58382dVery close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionVery deepRich deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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
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)
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 82/100Shade 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112).

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Lovina ST19

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $41.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112)

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $51.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.