Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation L10N dupes and alternatives Smashbox
4.3 (1,324)·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 neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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
Retailer shade note: fair to medium with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
73
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
$39Ulta Beauty(product price)$6 less (13%)4.3 (6,833)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Both claim colour stability
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
73
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/oily/sensitive skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/oily/sensitive skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% 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
Retailer shade note: fair medium with warm golden undertones
The closest shade to Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation L10N (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
Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Very Light 1, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in L10N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeL10NClosest shade matchVery Light 1How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#ebc4a3#edc6a8Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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 84/100Shade 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.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 20 Light Cool, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in L10N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeL10NClosest overall alternative20 Light CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%97#ebc4a3#e8c1a2Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98FairLightCloseDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 85/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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.
32 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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