Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation F10N dupes and alternatives Smashbox
4.3 (1,324)·Very fair · 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: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
73
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: light with warm subtle olive undertones
$11.19$15.99Ulta Beauty$33.81 less (75%)4.1 (9,493)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
48
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol
$42Ulta Beauty(product price)$3 less (7%)3.4 (2,267)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler 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: fair skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
The closest shade to Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation F10N (Very fair · 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
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 1N1 Ivory Nude, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in F10N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeF10NClosest shade match1N1 Ivory NudeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%99#fde2c5#fee2c4Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 86/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 405 Porcelain, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in F10N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeF10NClosest overall alternative405 PorcelainHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%96#fde2c5#f8ddc1Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Overall match 88/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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.
Ulta Beauty(product price)$26.01 less (58%)
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