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Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation L10W dupes and alternatives Smashbox

Fair · 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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation 21W Creamer

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Smashbox
L10WChange shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Unleashia
21W Creamer
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$21 less (47%)

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty

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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. #2 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Bisque
    Shade match 93
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$41.11 less (91%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Deauville - Light 4
    Shade match 86
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: L4 - light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Light Warm
    Shade match 92
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light beige with golden undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 97
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $24 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 95
    $40SephoraSephora$5 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    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 light to medium skin with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Creamy Vanilla
    Shade match 98
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$32.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    C30
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium with peachy golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    24W SOFT BEIGE
    Shade match 94
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (44%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC35
    Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephora$6 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light to medium beige with peachy golden undertone for medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    630 Capri
    Shade match 88
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21 less (47%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for light skin w/ neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    120 Vanilla
    Shade match 84
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26.01 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Light Beige
    Shade match 94
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$32.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation L10W (Fair · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Light 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Light 1

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC11.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC11.5

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Fair 1.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Fair 1.5W

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    150

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 150

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $12.99

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

    1Y18

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1Y18

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Nougat 2.5 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Nougat 2.5 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 21W Creamer, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in L10W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeL10WClosest match21W CreamerScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#f1c998#eec897Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · yellowClosefrom 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 overall40
Longevity4016-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 21W Creamer.

Same or better

  • $21 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 21W Creamer

Best price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$21 less (47%)

Your shade $45 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.