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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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 9N1 Ebony

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
Estée Lauder
9N1 Ebony
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
87out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
100
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $45.01 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. Shade match 80
    $13.48WalmartWalmartCosts $6.49 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperFull 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: Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 72
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1.01 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: dark or deep skin tones with a neutral cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · J.Cat Beauty

    Aquasurance Compact Foundation

    Espresso
    Shade match 80
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Claims a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Colour not compared · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 65
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.96 more

    Matches: Same matte finishAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    40

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 67
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $33.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a skin-like finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    67
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: deep brown with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 59
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finish

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperOlive rather than cool undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    59
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Olive rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: dark or deep skin tones with an olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    01 Deep
    Shade match 69
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $35.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 65
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.51 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · 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

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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

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 9N1 Ebony, against Essence Foundation Stick in 370. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade370Closest match9N1 EbonyScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour94#4e3b35#4e3b32Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionVery deepVery deepBoth described as very deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
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, sensitiveCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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 Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 9N1 Ebony.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basemoderate siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs powder-based; silicone moderate vs none

Where to buy 9N1 Ebony

Match price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $45.01 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.