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Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation M10N dupes and alternatives Smashbox

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%).

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Closest shade match: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation N5.5 Neutral Medium Deep

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

Your shade
Smashbox
M10NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
N5.5 Neutral Medium Deep
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$31.01 less (69%)

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 4.5N Neutral

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

Your shade
Smashbox
M10NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Dior
4.5N Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
47
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $15 more

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

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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 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    376N
    Shade match 90
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    12O
    Shade match 90
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim colour stability

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · 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: medium wth warm undertone and olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    14O
    Shade match 89
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim colour stability

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · 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: medium with warm undertone and olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Cool Honey (NC-062)
    Shade match 91
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · 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

    Retailer shade note: Medium to Dark, neutral cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · LIXR Beauty

    Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick

    Clay 5N
    Shade match 96
    $36SephoraSephora$9 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes 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

    Retailer shade note: medium / deep - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W8 Warm Medium Deep
    Shade match 86
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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

    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 M10N (Medium tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Amande

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

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  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    410N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 410N

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    15NW

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 15NW

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Sand

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Sand

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    34.5 Rich Golden

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 34.5 Rich Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N5.5 Neutral Medium Deep, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M10N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeM10NClosest shade matchN5.5 Neutral Medium DeepScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#bb855f#bb875eLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
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
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N5.5 Neutral Medium Deep.

Same or better

  • $31.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish

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)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

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 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#bb855f#b7825aLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared47
Longevity6016-hour wear24-hour wearSome difference24-hour wear claimed against 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
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
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 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 Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 4.5N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation N5.5 Neutral Medium Deep

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$31.01 less (69%)

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 4.5N Neutral

Match price
$60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $15 more

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

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.