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Summary
Smashbox's Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid + Adaptogens is their innovative longwearing foundation with skin-balancing oil control & hydration that supports skin instantly & over time, buildable coverage for a visibly even, natural look, & 16-hour, color-true wear.
Benefits
- Longwearing foundation with skin-balancing oil control and hydration that supports skin instantly and over time
- Foundation provides instant + 24-hour hydration and oil control
- Innovative foundation is infused with Smashbox's Balance Boost Complex, which features Hyaluronic Acid for instant and 24-hour hydration and Adaptogens that help skin work like an automatic thermostat to balance levels of oil and hydration
- Skincare-powered foundation improves skin balance instantly and over time
- Buildable formula delivers medium-to-full coverage
- Freshly applied, natural-looking finish
- Visibly evens skin tone, reducing the appearance of redness, blemishes, and imperfections
- Primer-infused for 16-hour, color-true wear
- Won't cake, flake or streak for 16 hours
- Water, sweat, humidity, crease, settle and transfer-resistant
- Helps protect skin from environmental aggressors like pollution and blue light
- Dermatologist-tested
- Non-acnegenic
- Appropriate for all skin types
Key Ingredients
- Balance Boost Complex - Hyaluronic Acid, Adaptogens (Licorice Root and Sea Asparagus), Sugar Kelp, and Antioxidants: Hydrates, balances, and helps protect skin
- Hyaluronic Acid: Provides instant and 24-hour hydration
- Adaptogens (Licorice Root and Sea Asparagus): Licorice Root controls oil while Sea Asparagus hydrates to improve skin balance over time
- Sugar Kelp: Controls oil
- Antioxidants: Help protect skin from environmental aggressors like pollution and blue light
Formulated Without
- Animal-derived ingredients
- Synthetic Fragrance
- SLS/SLES
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Mineral Oil
- Hydroquinone
- Triclosan
- Triclocarban
Item 2610486
- Shake well before application.
- Start with one pump. Build and blend liquid foundation as needed.
- Studio Tip: Apply with your fingers to warm the foundation and blend with a brush for a no-makeup makeup look.
Try With:
- Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer
- Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow 4-in-1 Perfecting Pen
- Smashbox Photo Finish Endurance Breathable Setting Spray
T20C: Water\Aqua\Eau, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Methyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Magnesium Sulfate, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Saccharide Isomerate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Polysilicone-11, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Betaine, Pullulan, Polyglutamic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Jania Rubens Extract, Sodium Carrageenan, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Silica Dimethicone Silylate, Laureth-7, Alumina, BHT, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499). Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up-to-date list of ingredients.
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Reviews
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Game-Changing Foundation for a Naturally Flawless Look
As a dedicated beauty enthusiast, I'm always on the hunt for the perfect foundation that can deliver both long-lasting wear and a natural, flawless finish. That's why I was thrilled to try out Smashbox's Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid + Adaptogens, and let me tell you, it e...
Most Helpful Critical Review
A Big No
I was so stinkin excited to get my hands on this after hearing such good things from content creators & others online so I'm just disappointed I couldn't make this look decent on my skin. I have literally tried EVERYTHING to make this foundation work for my skin.... hydrating primer, gripping prime...
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Soooo bummed
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I used to use the smash box studio skin foundation for like 6+ years and when I found out it was being discontinued I was CRUSHED.. I gave this foundation a try and honestly I absolutely hated it. First I couldn't even find my exact shade I was more so in between shades so that I was already bummed about. I still wanted to try it so I grabbed the lighter shade of the two and wore it everyday for a whole week and it just didn't sit on my skin well. I got extremely oily after 2-3 hours wearing it. Studio skin I BARELY got oily. It transferred to everything and just came off easily in general. Idk it just wasn't for me nothing about it worked even if I used a different primer or setting powder. I'm so bummed they discontinued studio skin😭
Fave
I havd tried pretty much every foundation out there from drugstore to high end and thus is in my top three favorites. It just looks so beautiful on the skin, covers what you need covered, and is lightweight and looks like skin. I love this foundation and i hope they never get rid of it.
Good but color is not consistent
This foundation is ok. I just don't like that I have use a setting powder in certain areas on my face because it settles in my fine lines. But my biggest issue is that I've bought this foundation 3 times now at Ulta and every single time the shade is different. It's like 1 to 2 shades lighter so now every time I go, I have to bring an old one that matches me to make sure I get one that's the correct shade.
A big fat NO
I dont know what they did with the original formula they had…but this one is not good. I used smashbox for years then switched to NARS.. didnt buy smashbox foundation for a while until recently and this new formula is just so bad!!! Like WHY SMASHBOX?! Why did you guys ruin my fav ever foundation! It exaggerates my pores so bad that im embarrassed to be seen wearing it.. after the first time i thoufht i could just ignore it but after the 3rd time wearing it i cant. Im putting it away and will be Sticking to my Nars foundation from now on!
Disappointed
I've been a loyal Smashbox fan for years. Their Studio Skin has been my HG, but of course they've had to discontinue it. Hearing about this new line- I gave it a shot but it's a no-go. Disappointing is an understatement. If you're a pale girly, with neutral undertone, and have any skin issues- you're out of luck. Now I have to find a completely new brand and everything. I wore .3 in studio skin and asked help from a smashbox rep, they recommended f20c. Omg what an absolute joke. Extremely dark and orange on my skin. I got a few other shades to try out (because of course online only)- and the closest one is F10N- but it's too pale and yellow for me. Besides that- the formula isn't great. It has no staying power, ie, it will start to run/smudge immediately if you get any moisture on your skin and it does not apply well at all. I agree with the strangely chalky appearance others have commented- which highlights any/every imperfection. I'm early 30s and combo/dry rosacea prone skin and its a no go for me. When you find a great trustworthy foundation, it feels priceless. This one is a total miss. Smashbox- bring back the studio skin! You had a customer for life.
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Is this meant to be used with a setting powder?
- Asked by Amanda
- Official Answer By Smashbox USThanks for asking! You can wear it on its own for a natural finish or pair with a setting powder for extra staying power, totally up to you!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I wear smash box 2.3 foundation but it's discontinued. What is the exact same shade in the new smash box foundation formula?
- Asked by Sarah
- Official Answer By Smashbox USWe totally understand how frustrating it is when a go-to shade gets discontinued. If you were wearing 2.3 in the previous Smashbox formula, the closest match in the new Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation is typically L20-W (light with warm undertones). Depending on your undertone preference and how your skin pulls the shade, you could also swatch L20-N if you prefer something more neutral. We’d recommend checking it out in person if possible, or reaching out with a bit more info about your undertone - we’re happy to help you fine-tune the match!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this product work well on African American oily skin. Is it transfer resistant or waterproof?
- Asked by Meca
- Official Answer By Smashbox USThanks for dropping by! Smashbox's Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation is an innovative, long-wearing foundation with skin-balancing oil control and hydration. For oily skin, set with the Smashbox Always On Blurring Loose Setting Powder for a flawless matte finish!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Hi! I typically wear Finland Light 1 in NARS tinted moisturizer. Do you know the equivalent for this is?
- Asked by MGD
- Official Answer By Smashbox USYes, let's dial in your perfect match in Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation! Take a peek at F10N. We think it will be a flawless finish for you!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What so the levels refer to
- Asked by E
- Official Answer By Smashbox USThanks for your question. The levels refer to intensity of the shade. We'd like to help you find your custom-fit shade and invite you to chat with us! Please visit the Contact Us section of the Ulta web site to connect.Was this answer helpful to you