Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation T20N dupes and alternatives Smashbox
4.3 (1,324)·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%).
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 neutral undertone· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
49
Wear & performance
64
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
$20.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$24.01 less (53%)4.3 (8,122)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
49
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Light rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
65
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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 dry/oily skin
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.
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
CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation in Rich-Deep, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in T20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeT20NClosest shade matchRich-DeepHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%91#7b4c2e#73472cVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%94DeepVery deepCloseDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 79/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Deep Warm 2, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in T20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeT20NClosest overall alternativeDeep Warm 2How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%95#7b4c2e#7a4829Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 80/100Shade 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.
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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