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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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Closest shade match: Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 480 Medium Deep

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
Haus Labs
480 Medium Deep
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 535 Espresso

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
L'Oréal Paris
535 Espresso
Depth and undertone: Deep
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
55
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26.01 less (58%)

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView 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. #3 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Deep 2
    Shade match 94
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 34% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Chanel

    LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch

    B110
    Shade match 90
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $27 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · 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

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    57G Rich Golden
    Shade match 86
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · 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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  4. #6 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    300 Gabon
    Shade match 92
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21 less (47%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertone

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant 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 · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W10 Warm Deep
    Shade match 89
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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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  6. #8 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    375
    Shade match 87
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29.01 less (64%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: neutral cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · CoverGirl

    Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation

    Rich-Deep
    Shade match 93
    $21.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$23.51 less (52%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  8. #10 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    04 Medium/Dark
    Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Milk Makeup

    Hydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Skin Tint

    11
    Shade match 92
    $38SephoraSephora$7 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than full coverageDoes 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

    Retailer shade note: deep tan, neutral to warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum

    8-10 Deep
    Shade match 91
    $20.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24.01 less (53%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertone

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than full coverageNo 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Refy

    Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint

    250W
    Shade match 84
    $40SephoraSephora$5 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than full coverageDoes 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

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep with warm tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 480 Medium Deep, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in T20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeT20NClosest shade match480 Medium DeepScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#7b4c2e#7b5030Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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, sensitiveNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation in 480 Medium Deep.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 535 Espresso, against Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in T20N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeT20NClosest overall alternative535 EspressoScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour95#7b4c2e#7c492bLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70NeutralUnknownSome 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 overall55
Longevity2016-hour wear32-hour wearDifferent32-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
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 88/100Shade 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 535 Espresso.

Same or better

  • $26.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 480 Medium Deep

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation 535 Espresso

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$26.01 less (58%)

Your shade $45 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 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.