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Foundation Stick 60 dupes and alternatives Essence

Very fair · 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 match: Yepoda The Dewy Day 1C

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

Your shade
Essence
60Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Yepoda
1C
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $32.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation 12N Fair Neutral

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

Your shade
Essence
60Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Tarte
12N Fair Neutral
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $35.01 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. #3 · Urban Decay

    Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    2
    Shade match 88
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Fair 01
    Shade match 91
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $32.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair cool skin with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Tarte

    Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint

    12N Fair Neutral
    Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $35.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation

    05 Porcelain
    Shade match 95
    $22SephoraSephoraCosts $15.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Tarte

    Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint

    16B Fair-Light Beige
    Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $35.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: fair to light skin with cool, pink or rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Smashbox

    Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation

    F10N
    Shade match 89
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $38.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims 16-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: level-one fair with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F0.2N
    Shade match 75
    $9.80$14Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2.81 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 60 (Very fair · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Very Light 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Very Light 2

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    170

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 170

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 10 Alabaster

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 10 Alabaster

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    011 Vanilla

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 011 Vanilla

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    10.5 Light

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 10.5 Light

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W3

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W3

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $16.99

    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 shade match works

Yepoda The Dewy Day in 1C, against Essence Foundation Stick in 60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade60Closest shade match1CScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#fde1c0#fddfbdLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 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
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, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Yepoda The Dewy Day in 1C.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 12N Fair Neutral, against Essence Foundation Stick in 60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade60Closest overall alternative12N Fair NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour91#fde1c0#f9dec3Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed16-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 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 82/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 12N Fair Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. 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

Yepoda The Dewy Day 1C

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $32.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation 12N Fair Neutral

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $35.01 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.