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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%).

Only showing matches made for sensitive skin.

  • 2 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Well People Supernatural Complexion Stick 32 Tan Neutral

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
Well People
32 Tan Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$18.20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26.80 less (60%)

Your shade $45 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
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 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N5.5 Neutral Medium Deep
    Shade match 97
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Cameroon - Tan 4
    Shade match 94
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (56%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral 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
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    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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  3. #5 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    37N PEANUT ALMOND
    Shade match 95
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (44%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    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: medium deep with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit Red Cushion

    37C ALMOND
    Shade match 86
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (44%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 96
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11 more

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishBuildable rather than full coverageDoes 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 87
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · 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 combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$30.50 less (68%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% 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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  8. #10 · 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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  9. Shade match 86
    $63Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Luminous · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Luminous rather than natural finish · 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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

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

Well People Supernatural Complexion Stick in 32 Tan Neutral, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M10N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeM10NClosest shade match32 Tan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#bb855f#b7825bLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared72
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage40FullLightDifferentLight 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 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 83/100Shade 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 Well People Supernatural Complexion Stick in 32 Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • $26.80 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • 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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Well People Supernatural Complexion Stick 32 Tan Neutral

Best price
$18.20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26.80 less (60%)

Your shade $45 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

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.