Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation M10N dupes and alternatives Smashbox
4.3 (1,324)·Medium tan · 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
80
Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Light rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like 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
64
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% 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 normal/sensitive skin
The closest shade to Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation M10N (Medium tan · 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 Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 in 3N1 Ivory Beige, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M10N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeM10NClosest shade match3N1 Ivory BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#bb855f#ba845dLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 79/100Shade 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.
Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 4.5N Neutral, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M10N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeM10NClosest overall alternative4.5N NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#bb855f#b7825aLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 88/100Shade 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.
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.
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