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Foundation Stick 380 dupes and alternatives Essence

Rich 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%).

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  • 8 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion 55N ESPRESSO

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Essence
380Change shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
TIRTIR
55N ESPRESSO
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
82
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18.01 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    46N Burnt Umber
    Shade match 83
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17.01 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a lightweight feelAdds SPF 30

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    55N ESPRESSO
    Shade match 77
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18.01 more

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

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourFull rather than medium coverageContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    73
    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 · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #4 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    51N Choco Fudge
    Shade match 77
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17.01 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a lightweight feelAdds SPF 30

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: a neutral toned, deep shade

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 380 (Rich deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    NC65

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

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

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  2. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    54 Deep Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 54 Deep Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    17 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 17 Deep

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    7N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 7N1

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Espresso

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Espresso

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $11.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    30NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 30NC

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

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Why the closest match works

TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion in 55N ESPRESSO, against Essence Foundation Stick in 380. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade380Closest match55N ESPRESSOScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour82#3e2f2b#3b2d24Close colourColour difference 3.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 listed24-hour wearSome 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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

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To TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion in 55N ESPRESSO.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy 55N ESPRESSO

Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18.01 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.