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Foundation Stick 400 dupes and alternatives Essence

Rich 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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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 01 Deep

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Essence
400Change shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Live Tinted
01 Deep
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
74out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
81
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
81out of 100
Colour
69
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $35.01 more

Your shade $6.99 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 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    rich 10 c
    Shade match 71
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $28.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourBuildable rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    20

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very rich with cool undertones for all-over

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Espresso 600N
    Shade match 74
    $37SephoraSephoraCosts $30.01 more

    Matches: Claims a blurring effectClaims long-wearingClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Deep rich with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    61N Espresso Neutral
    Shade match 65
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Visibly different colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #5 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation

    24: Java
    Shade match 64
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    64
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep rich espresso with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Iconic London

    Super Smoother Blurring Skin Tint

    Neutral Rich
    Shade match 70
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $28.01 more

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation

    23: Espresso
    Shade match 61
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.01 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly lighterNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    61
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Visibly different colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly lighter · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep espresso with a cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    64W espresso warm
    Shade match 62
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $35.01 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    62
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with very warm, rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 400 (Rich deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    63N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 63N espresso neutral

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

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

    NW65

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW65

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $30

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  3. 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

    • Nearest in this range
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    30NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 30NC

    • Nearest in this range
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    17.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 17.5 Deep

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Warm undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. 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

    • Nearest in this range
    • Rich deep · Neutral 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 match works

Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 01 Deep, against Essence Foundation Stick in 400. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade400Closest match01 DeepScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour69#37292b#382620Slight colour differenceColour difference 5.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionVery deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
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
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 74/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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 Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 01 Deep.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basemoderate siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy 01 Deep

Best price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $35.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

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.