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Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation T20C dupes and alternatives Smashbox

Deep · Cool 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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Closest shade match: Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation M16

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Smashbox
T20CChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Jane Iredale
M16
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9 more

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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Closest overall alternative: Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation 41N Butterum

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Smashbox
T20CChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Unleashia
41N Butterum
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$21 less (47%)

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

    C9 Cool Deep
    Shade match 91
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · 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 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C9.5 Cool Deep
    Shade match 90
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · 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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  3. #5 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    57N Rich Neutral
    Shade match 94
    $40SephoraSephora$5 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% 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 dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deeper skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    260
    Shade match 82
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38.01 less (84%)

    Matte · Medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool 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

    Retailer shade note: tan deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    58H Rich Honey
    Shade match 74
    $42SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deeper skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    460 Medium Deep
    Shade match 70
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a blurring effectClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · 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 peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum

    8-10 Deep
    Shade match 82
    $20.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24.01 less (53%)

    Matches: Very close colour

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishLight rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    49
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool 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 · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Revolution Beauty

    Superdewy Cushion Foundation

    Dark Neutral Warm
    Shade match 81
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (69%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    47
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer 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

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation T20C (Deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W10.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W10.5

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $16.99

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  2. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    57N rich

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 57N rich

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    065 Coffee

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 065 Coffee

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Bronze

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Bronze

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $11.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    43 Medium Deep Golden

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 43 Medium Deep Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Hazelnut

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Hazelnut

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $36

    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 shade match works

Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation in M16, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in T20C. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeT20CClosest shade matchM16Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#8a523b#8f553fLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth96DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall49
Longevity7016-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 16-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation in M16.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 41N Butterum, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in T20C. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeT20CClosest overall alternative41N ButterumScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour90#8a523b#82523bVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 85/100Medium 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 Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 41N Butterum.

Same or better

  • $21 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • 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)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation M16

Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $9 more

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation 41N Butterum

Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$21 less (47%)

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.