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Kat Von D Rust Shade + Light Quad Review, Photos, Swatches

Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad
Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad

Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad ($26.00 for 0.21 oz.) contains four shades designed to work together and are named to help guide application–Base, Define, Contour, and Highlight–though you can obviously go wherever your creativity takes you. This is a warmer, richer take on neutrals, because of the inclusion of the more darker orange shade.

Rust (Base) is a light-medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff but was moderately powdery, so it did sheer out and was hard to apply at full intensity without a tacky base (to give it something to really stick to) — traditional primers were not enough. On me, the color lasted for seven and a half hours before fading slightly. Lancome My French #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Melt Cosmetics Pink Leather (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Fortune (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Viseart Petale (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #4 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Sorbet (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Frisco (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Pink Sands (LE, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). Chanel Rose de Mai (P, $29.50) is darker (80% similar). Natasha Denona Bare (336CM) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Rust (Define) is a muted, dark brown with warm, red undertones and a matte finish. It had very nearly opaque pigmentation that applied without losing intensity. The texture was a smidgen powdery, though it was very smooth. Of all the “Define” shades, this one was the easiest to use and most blendable; it still required some extra work, but it wasn’t frustrating to use overall. It lasted for eight hours before showing signs of fading. Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #12 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Bark (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Corduroy (P, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar). Hourglass Rich Brown (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Smashbox Angles (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Tarte Sippy Sippy (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Bonfire (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). Anastasia Fudge (DC, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Dose of Colors Cheens (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Laura Mercier Truffle (PiP, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Hot Chocolate (LE, $23.00) is cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Tutti Cutie (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Huda Beauty Toffee Brown #7 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Hot Chocolate (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Huda Beauty Smokey #7 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Big Brooch (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Violeta (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop No Bounds (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Knockout (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Ganache (LE, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Rust (Contour) is a muted, medium-dark rusty orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nice pigmentation with a really smooth, finely-milled texture that was just a smidgen powdery but was one of the least powdery shades across the four quads. I didn’t have any issues with the color blending and diffusing, and it wore for eight hours on me. Tarte Warmth (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia C3 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Dig It (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Palms Away (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Pass It On (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Wild Thing (PiP, $19.00) is brighter (95% similar). ColourPop It's a Rush (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M705 Canyon (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Sephora Terracotta (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Haute (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Take It Easy (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar). MAC Belle Epic (P, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Rose in the Air #10 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop GNO (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Bunny Fu-Fu (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Malibu (LE, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Sinai (121CM) (PiP, ) is brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Chillin' (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). KKW Beauty Selfish (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Fresh Picked (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Rust (Highlight) is a light beige with warm undertones and a satin finish. There is very, very subtle micro-shimmer that gives it a less-than-matte finish, but it isn’t overtly shimmery or frosty on. It had fairly good pigmentation with a soft, lightly powdery texture that was smooth and finely-milled to the touch. The eyeshadow blended out well on the skin and lasted for eight hours. Dior Golden Reflections #4 (LE, )(100% similar). Smashbox Alabaster (P, ) is darker (95% similar). Laura Mercier Buttercream (PiP, $23.00) is brighter (95% similar). Too Faced Queen Bee (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Zoeva Bitter Start (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Mylar (DC, $17.00) is brighter (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Beige (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Ulta Bone (P, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar). Smashbox Vanilla (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Vanilla (P, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar). theBalm Fearless (P, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Righteous (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Bare (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Anonymous (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Sephora Linen (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Guerlain Beaugrenelle #3 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Givenchy Delicate #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Vanilla (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Lancome Chouquette (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Compassionate (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | The quads contain the Shade + Light Eyeshadow formula, which is supposed to have “high pigment” with a “silky and blendable” consistency and long-wearing. I think if you enjoyed Kat Von D’s recent eyeshadow palettes, I think you’ll like these; they are very soft and smooth with a finely-milled, velvety texture that can kick up an excess amount of powder any time something touches the pan’s surface. I notice an abundance of fall out (surprisingly!) when working with the eyeshadows, but a very smooth base is critical to maximize adhesion to the skin without getting unevenness/darkening due to the looser nature of the powder paired with the more matte finishes. The lighter shades seem chalky on my skin tone and have strong white bases. The darkest shades blend better when mixed with one of the lighter shades rather than alone, and I actually tried blending them over primer to see if that helped, but it was marginally better–patience and multiple tools (clean brushes are key for blending these out), while the light and mid-tone shades were easy to blend out. The wear varied between seven and a half and eight hours for me, which is consistent with my past experiences using this formula.

Rust

PPermanent. $26.00.
B+
B+
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
89%
Total

Rust (Base)

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
87%
Total

Rust (Define)

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B+
B+
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
89%
Total

Rust (Contour)

PiPPermanent in Palette.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
93%
Total

Rust (Highlight)

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
87%
Total

Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad
Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad

Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad
Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad

Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad
Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad

Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad
Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad

Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad
Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad

Kat Von D Rust (Base) Eyeshadow
Kat Von D Rust (Base) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Rust (Base) Eyeshadow
Kat Von D Rust (Base) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Rust (Define) Eyeshadow
Kat Von D Rust (Define) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Rust (Define) Eyeshadow
Kat Von D Rust (Define) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Rust (Contour) Eyeshadow
Kat Von D Rust (Contour) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Rust (Contour) Eyeshadow
Kat Von D Rust (Contour) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Rust (Highlight) Eyeshadow
Kat Von D Rust (Highlight) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Rust (Highlight) Eyeshadow
Kat Von D Rust (Highlight) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad
Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad (with ColourPop Teaspoon Gel Eyeliner)

Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad
Kat Von D Rust Shadow + Light Quad

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Katherine T. Avatar

Wow, I think so far, this is the best performing quad, the swatches look really nice. The colors remind me of the Too Faced Peach palette, but better performing

BonnieBBon Avatar

Is it just me or does the base shade remind anyone else of Calamine lotion? LOL I had a chicken pox flashback. No? Just me? Alrighty then. But as always you created a beautiful look!

Elena Avatar

I want this palette just for the orange shade but I can see that I already have a dupe (Tangerine from Lorac Mega Pro 2) but I got a BI discount and I don’t want to waste it and Tangerine it’s kind of small, LOL ? a lot of excuses ? too bad Sephora is not selling the Monarch palette anymore, it was on my wish list ?

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