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Foundation Stick 90 dupes and alternatives Essence

Light · 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: Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 38

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

Your shade
Essence
90Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Basma
38
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
84out of 100
Colour
84
Depth
86
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $33.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 FAIR IVORY

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

Your shade
Essence
90Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
CoverGirl
FAIR IVORY
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
81
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$15.13WalmartWalmart
Costs $8.14 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

WalmartView at Walmart

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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 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Light
    Shade match 83
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $32.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Fair Light
    Shade match 83
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $32.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Light Tones
    Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTargetCosts $7.60 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Light Neutral
    Shade match 79
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $32.01 more

    Matches: Claims long-wearingAdds SPF 50

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Fair 15 Cool
    Shade match 72
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $38.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for fair cool skin with a subtle peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 90 (Light · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Warm Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Warm Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Cannelle

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Cannelle

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    27H light-medium honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 27H light-medium honey

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    121

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 121

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    3.9

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 3.9

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 3.5 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 3.5 W

    • Close colour
    • Fair · 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

Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 38, against Essence Foundation Stick in 90. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade90Closest shade match38Score
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour84#ebc1b1#e3b5a2Close colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth86LightLightSameDepth difference: 5.7
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85WarmNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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 71/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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 Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 38.

Same or better

  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade 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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Why the closest overall alternative works

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in FAIR IVORY, against Essence Foundation Stick in 90. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade90Closest overall alternativeFAIR IVORYScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour86#ebc1b1#f3ccbaVery close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth88LightFairCloseDepth difference: 5.2
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65WarmNeutralSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
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 · none of 5 comparable50
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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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

If you switch

To CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in FAIR IVORY.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Adds SPF 28

Different

  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Neutral rather than warm undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 28
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 38

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $33.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 FAIR IVORY

Best price
$15.13WalmartWalmart
Costs $8.14 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

WalmartView at Walmart

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.