Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation M20N dupes and alternatives Smashbox
4.3 (1,324)·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.
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$33.01 less (73%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
52
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · 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/dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
46
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler 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 dry/sensitive skin
Matches: Very close 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
91
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 18% 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 · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Golden Undertones
The closest shade to Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation M20N (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
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays Skin Tint in 35 Point Dume, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeM20NClosest shade match35 Point DumeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%91#ad7753#ae7d59Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96TanTanSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 78/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.
KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Foundation in 119M, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeM20NClosest overall alternative119MHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%90#ad7753#b37c53Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96TanTanSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 87/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
31 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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