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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%).

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Only showing matches in liquid form, with SPF, without talc.

  • 11 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 24 matches have no SPF listed and are not shown.

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

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
Bobbi Brown
Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112)
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
76out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
76
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
76out of 100
Colour
66
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $51.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

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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

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  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Why the closest match works

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112), against Essence Foundation Stick in 370. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade370Closest matchNeutral Cool Espresso (NC-112)Score
Shade match55% of overall76
Colour66#4e3b35#58382dSlight colour differenceColour difference 5.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionVery deepRich deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85CoolNeutral · 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 76/100Shade match 76/100Medium 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

  • Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)
  • 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

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • 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 match
Basemoderate siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy 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

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.