Foundation Stick 60 dupes and alternatives Essence
3.8 (142)·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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Light rather than medium coverage· Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: L1.2 - Very light to light with cool undertones
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.
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
Sephora Collection Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation in 05 Porcelain, against Essence Foundation Stick in 60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade60Closest shade match05 PorcelainHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#fde1c0#fddcb6Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Overall match 77/100Shade 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.
Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint in 1, against Essence Foundation Stick in 60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade60Closest overall alternative1How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%94#fde1c0#fedfc0Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 77/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
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.