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Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation F20N 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%).

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Closest shade match: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Alabaster (N-000)

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

Your shade
Smashbox
F20NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Neutral Alabaster (N-000)
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
98
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 411 Beige Ivory

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

Your shade
Smashbox
F20NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
411 Beige Ivory
Depth and undertone: Very fair
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
55
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26.01 less (58%)

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

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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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    405 Porcelain
    Shade match 90
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26.01 less (58%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Fair Warm
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephora$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: very fair warm with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 40 Cream Chamois
    Shade match 93
    $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
    93
    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, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Smashbox

    Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25

    Fair
    Shade match 96
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4 less (9%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: fair with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Vanilla LG6
    Shade match 86
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: light skin w/golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 04 Bone
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close 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
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · 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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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation F20N (Very fair · 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

    0.5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 0.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $38

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  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 10 Alabaster

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

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Café Au Lait

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Café Au Lait

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1N00

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1N00

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. 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

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Alabaster (N-000), against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in F20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeF20NClosest shade matchNeutral Alabaster (N-000)Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#f3d8bd#efd6c0Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall73
Longevity7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 96/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Alabaster (N-000).

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

17 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 22%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 411 Beige Ivory, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in F20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeF20NClosest overall alternative411 Beige IvoryScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour97#f3d8bd#f5d7baLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionFairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70NeutralUnknownSome differencefrom 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 overall55
Longevity2016-hour wear32-hour wearDifferent32-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
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 stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
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 88/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 411 Beige Ivory.

Same or better

  • $26.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Alabaster (N-000)

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 411 Beige Ivory

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26.01 less (58%)

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

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.