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Rich deep · Warm 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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Closest shade match: Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation 16

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Essence
390Change shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Danessa Myricks Beauty
16
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
83out of 100
Colour
87
Depth
95
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $32.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 580C

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Essence
390Change shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Gucci
580C
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
74out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
78
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $62.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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. #3 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    10.5N
    Shade match 82
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $42.01 more

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: ultra deep skin with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    30W
    Shade match 78
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $41.01 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: dark deep with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    17.5
    Shade match 77
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $53.01 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112)
    Shade match 65
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $51.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Rich, neutral cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep Rich 320 W
    Shade match 79
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $42.01 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep rich with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    570N
    Shade match 68
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $62.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims 24-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than warm undertoneFull 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): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    9N
    Shade match 75
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $42.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Tower 28 Beauty

    SunnyDays Skin Tint

    70 Venice
    Shade match 80
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $25.01 more

    Matches: Claims a skin-like finishClaims colour stabilityClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: rich with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    576W
    Shade match 76
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $41.01 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for rich deep skintones with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 390 (Rich deep · Warm 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

    54 Deep Neutral

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

    • Looks identical
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

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

    16.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 16.5 Deep

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

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC65

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

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. 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

    • Close colour
    • Very deep

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    62H espresso honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 62H espresso honey

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

    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 shade match works

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation in 16, against Essence Foundation Stick in 390. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade390Closest shade match16Score
Shade match55% of overall83
Colour87#4a372f#463226Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth95Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65WarmNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight 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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
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, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 65/100Shade match 83/100Medium 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 Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation in 16.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 580C, against Essence Foundation Stick in 390. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade390Closest overall alternative580CScore
Shade match55% of overall78
Colour95#4a372f#48342aLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth97Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone25WarmCoolDifferentfrom 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 · 3 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
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
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 74/100Shade match 78/100Medium 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 Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 580C.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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

Closest shade match

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation 16

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $32.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 580C

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $62.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

31 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.