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Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation F10N dupes and alternatives Smashbox

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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form, without talc.

  • 13 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 2

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

Your shade
Smashbox
F10NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Urban Decay
2
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$5 less (11%)

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation 1 Neutral

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

Your shade
Smashbox
F10NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Charlotte Tilbury
1 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
58
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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. Shade match 94
    $39SephoraSephora$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    03Y
    Shade match 86
    $24SephoraSephora$21 less (47%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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 fair with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 89
    $63SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    46
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer 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 oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair to light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Café Au Lait

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Café Au Lait

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  2. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N2

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N2

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  3. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Swan

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

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    150

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 150

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 10 Alabaster

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 10 Alabaster

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

  6. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Very Light 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Very Light 2

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $22

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

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 2, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in F10N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeF10NClosest shade match2Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#fde2c5#fedfbfLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall61
Longevity7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 2.

Same or better

  • $5 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation in 1 Neutral, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in F10N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeF10NClosest overall alternative1 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#fde2c5#f4dbc2Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall58
Longevity10016-hour wear16-hour wearSameBoth claim 16-hour wear
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation in 1 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 16-hour wear
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 2

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$5 less (11%)

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation 1 Neutral

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.