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Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation T20N dupes and alternatives Smashbox

Deep · 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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Finish

  • Matte2
  • Natural matte0
  • Natural0
  • Radiant0

Formulation

  • Liquid0
  • Stick1
  • Cushion0
  • Serum0
  • Balm0
  • Gel0

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Fragrance-free2No drying alcohol2Vegan2Cruelty-free, applied. RemoveOil-free0With SPF0Mineral0

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Closest shade match: Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 04 Medium/Dark

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

Your shade
Smashbox
T20NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Live Tinted
04 Medium/Dark
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
88out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$3 less (7%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation Golden Toffee

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

Your shade
Smashbox
T20NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Milani
Golden Toffee
Depth and undertone: Deep · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
76out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$32.01 less (71%)

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation T20N (Deep · Neutral 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

    N11

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N11

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Cappuccino

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Cappuccino

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Mocha

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Mocha

    • Looks identical
    • Deep

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Deep 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Deep 4

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4N71

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N71

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer

    Coffee

    Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer, shade Coffee

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep

    $14.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 04 Medium/Dark, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in T20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeT20NClosest shade match04 Medium/DarkScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour95#7b4c2e#804c2cLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
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 75/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 04 Medium/Dark.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • 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)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Golden Toffee, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in T20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeT20NClosest overall alternativeGolden ToffeeScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour92#7b4c2e#834f31Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth96DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralWarm · goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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 overall · 4 of 5 compared51
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
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 76/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Golden Toffee.

Same or better

  • $32.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same full coverage

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • 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 14%. 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 listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 04 Medium/Dark

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$3 less (7%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation Golden Toffee

Match price
$12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$32.01 less (71%)

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

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.