Foundation Stick 370 dupes and alternatives Essence
3.8 (142)·Very deep · Cool 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%).
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.
Matches: Same matte finish· Claims 24-hour wear· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone
Score details
Shade match
67
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Same matte finish· Claims long-wearing
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Slightly lighter· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
68
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Same matte finish· Claims 24-hour wear· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
66
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 370 (Very deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Jung Saem Mool Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation in 50C Ebony, against Essence Foundation Stick in 370. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade370Closest shade match50C EbonyHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%91#4e3b35#4a352eVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type100%20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveDryBoth marketed for dry skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.
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.
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