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Foundation Stick 370 dupes and alternatives Essence

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%).

Only showing matches with full coverage, with a natural finish, without coconut oil.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: J.Cat Beauty Aquasurance Compact Foundation Espresso

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Essence
370Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
J.Cat Beauty
Espresso
Depth and undertone: Very deep
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
68out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
80
Finish (Finish & visual result)
62
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Shade match
80out of 100
Colour
not scored yet
Depth
85
Undertone
70
Low confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9 more

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

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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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    545 Ebony
    Shade match 72
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $12 more

    Matches: Claims 32-hour wearClaims transfer resistanceClaims colour stability

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    46N Burnt Umber
    Shade match 71
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17.01 more

    Matches: Claims a lightweight feelAdds SPF 30

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

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

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

  2. 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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep

    $12

  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    61N espresso neutral

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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

  5. 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

  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC65

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC65

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

J.Cat Beauty Aquasurance Compact Foundation in Espresso, against Essence Foundation Stick in 370. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade370Closest matchEspressoScore
Shade match55% of overall80
Colournot comparable#4e3b35No swatchNot comparedNo swatch colour on one side
Depth85Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 5.9
Retailer descriptionVery deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70CoolUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural 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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 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 overall50
Skin type50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 68/100Shade match 80/100Low 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 J.Cat Beauty Aquasurance Compact Foundation in Espresso.

Same or better

  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines

Different

  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Natural finish instead of matte

Not compared

  • Colour not compared: swatch data missing

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basemoderate siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs powder-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy Espresso

Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9 more

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

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.