Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation D20N dupes and alternatives Smashbox
4.3 (1,324)·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%).
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: Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Slightly lighter· Medium rather than full coverage· Does 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
Matches: Same natural finish· Both claim transfer resistance· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly warmer undertone· Medium 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
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$20 less (44%)4.2 (812)
Matches: Same natural finish· Claims a skin-like finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does 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
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.
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
Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Very Deep 4, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in D20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeD20NClosest shade matchVery Deep 4How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour60%75#5a2f0c#4e2f15Close colourColour difference 4.2 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall64
Longevity30%8016-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type100%20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSensitiveBoth marketed for sensitive skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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.
Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 9N Neutral, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in D20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeD20NClosest overall alternative9N NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour60%69#5a2f0c#55371fSlight colour differenceColour difference 5.1 (0 is identical)
Overall match 79/100Shade 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.
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.
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