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Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation M30N dupes and alternatives Smashbox

Deep 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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Only showing matches with a radiant finish, without talc or alcohol denat.

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  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation 6.5N Neutral

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Smashbox
M30NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Dior
6.5N Neutral
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
47
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
84
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty

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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. #2 · Dior

    Forever Skin Glow Foundation

    6N Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertone

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% 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 · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium to deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    320 Cool
    Shade match 89
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28.01 less (62%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishLight rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    46
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #4 · Hourglass

    Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation

    15
    Shade match 83
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishLight rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    49
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Light 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: Medium deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #5 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Tan Neutral
    Shade match 40
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Described as tan, yours as mediumRadiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as tan, yours as medium · Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: very tan with neutral red undertone for dark tan skin

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as tan, yours as medium

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation M30N (Deep 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

    Café

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Café

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    480W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 480W

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

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    43.0 Deep Honey

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 43.0 Deep Honey

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Amande

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N10

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N10

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4N2

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4N2

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 6.5N Neutral, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M30N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeM30NClosest match6.5N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour84#9f694d#a86a45Close colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable 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 78/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Skin Glow Foundation in 6.5N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than full coverage

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy 6.5N Neutral

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.