Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation M20W dupes and alternatives Smashbox
4.3 (1,324)·Medium · Warm 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: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability· Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with warm undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
46
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 25% 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 dry/sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% 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 oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: MD1 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same natural finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim 12-hour wear· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
$41Ulta Beauty(product price)$4 less (9%)3.9 (7,312)
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
46
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: very intense dark-medium shade, golden undertone
The closest shade to Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation M20W (Medium · Warm 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
Revlon PhotoReady Lift & Fill Skin Tint in 120 Light Medium, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M20W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeM20WClosest shade match120 Light MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#c99566#c89568Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared66
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%40FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared65
Longevity30%7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 83/100Shade 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.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 33 Medium Warm, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M20W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeM20WClosest overall alternative33 Medium WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#c99566#cb9162Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 88/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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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