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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability
$20Ulta Beauty(product price)$25 less (56%)4.5 (18)
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: caramel with warm undertones for soft bronze skin
$6.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$38.01 less (84%)3.8 (142)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: medium shade with warm 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
Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Medium To Tan Neutral, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeM20NClosest shade matchMedium To Tan NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%88#ad7753#b47858Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 82/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.
Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick in Caramel, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeM20NClosest overall alternativeCaramelHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%93#ad7753#a67452Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96TanTanSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 84/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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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