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Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation D20N dupes and alternatives Smashbox

Rich deep · Neutral 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: Well People Supernatural Complexion Stick 46 Rich Neutral

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

Your shade
Smashbox
D20NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Well People
46 Rich Neutral
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$18.20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26.80 less (60%)

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation 495

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

Your shade
Smashbox
D20NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Youthforia
495
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
83
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty

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 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    9N Neutral
    Shade match 81
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    8N Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    38Y
    Shade match 78
    $24SephoraSephora$21 less (47%)

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim transfer resistanceClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Glossier

    Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage

    Very Deep 4
    Shade match 85
    $34SephoraSephora$11 less (24%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    64
    Skin suitability
    20

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    D4NEUTRAL
    Shade match 81
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (44%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation D20N (Rich deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    8N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8N

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

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  2. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    440 Truffle

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 440 Truffle

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Deep 6N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Deep 6N

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    26N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 26N

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Cocoa

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Cocoa

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    190

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 190

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

    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

Well People Supernatural Complexion Stick in 46 Rich Neutral, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in D20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeD20NClosest shade match46 Rich NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour88#5a2f0c#5a2d12Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared72
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage40FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full (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 overall40
Longevity4016-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
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 80/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Well People Supernatural Complexion Stick in 46 Rich Neutral.

Same or better

  • $26.80 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Light rather than full coverage
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation in 495, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in D20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeD20NClosest overall alternative495Score
Shade match55% of overall83
Colour73#5a2f0c#5f311bClose colourColour difference 4.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 overall61
Longevity7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
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 85/100Shade 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 Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation in 495.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Well People Supernatural Complexion Stick 46 Rich Neutral

Best price
$18.20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26.80 less (60%)

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Youthforia DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation 495

Best price
$48Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

Your shade $45 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.