Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation D20W dupes and alternatives Smashbox
4.3 (1,324)·Deep · 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%).
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 warm undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for deep skin with warm golden undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for deep skin with warm olive undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same full coverage
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
The closest shade to Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation D20W (Deep · Warm 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
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 515W, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in D20W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeD20WClosest shade match515WHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#88542d#835433Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 82/100Shade match 95/100High 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.
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Iguacu - Dark 3, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in D20W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeD20WClosest overall alternativeIguacu - Dark 3How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour60%91#88542d#8f5530Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 86/100Shade 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.
31 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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