Kat Von D Sage 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. It features one solidly green shade, one more olive/dirty brown color, and then two lighter neutrals.

Sage (Base) is a light-medium, golden brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff with a soft, lightly powdery texture that was easily blended but didn’t lose its intensity when applied either. On me, the color wore well for eight hours. NABLA Cosmetics Caramel (P, $8.00) is cooler (95% similar). Persona Loyal (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Viseart Brioche (Warm Mattes #5) (P, ) is cooler (95% similar). Viseart Warm Mattes #3 (PiP, ) is brighter (95% similar). Natasha Denona Tamarind (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M650 Cookie (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Honey Butter (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Toffee (P, $5.25) is brighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M647 Speculoos (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Dose of Colors Necessary (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Ode (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Tawny (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Halftime (PiP, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop The Taurus (P, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Senales (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Lore (P, $6.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Frappe (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Estee Lauder Nude (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Back to Surreality (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Sydney Grace Pumpkin Roll (LE, $5.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Sage (Define) is a deep, muted green with subtle, warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a light-to-moderate powderiness. Despite feeling smooth and finely-milled to the touch, it was harder to blend out on the skin than I expected (which was really the case with most of the “Define” shades). It is easier to use the lighter shades layered on top rather than really trying to diffuse the green itself. The color lasted for eight hours. Marc Jacobs Beauty Enviously (PiP, )(100% similar). Viseart Beryl (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Morphe Enchanted (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Enchanted Forest (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Forest (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Beatallica (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Sydney Grace Trailhead (PiP, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Untamed (DC, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). LORAC Blackout (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Team Captain (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Give Me Glow Cocktails (PiP, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Dose of Colors Cameo (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Melt Cosmetics Heart of Stone (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar). Coloured Raine Showtime (LE, $6.99) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Sydney Grace Island Paradise (P, $5.25) is lighter (85% similar). Sydney Grace Siren Call (P, $5.25) is lighter (85% similar). Sydney Grace Rainforest (LE, $5.25) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Viseart Forest (Absinthe #5) (P, ) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Bottle Green (DC, $17.00) is cooler (85% similar). LORAC Menace (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Sage (Contour) is a muted, medium olive brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a lightly dusty consistency that was prone to sheering out, so it was hard to layer/build up to get opaque coverage. The texture was very blendable and forgiving on the skin, though. On me, it started to fade after seven and a half hours of wear. NARS Dover (DC, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Milani Smokin' Hot (PiP, $5.99) is darker (95% similar). Smashbox Taupe (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Natasha Denona Flint (184CM) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M540 Gray Beige (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). theBalm Flawless (P, $16.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Primal (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Soleil, So Lovely (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Give Me Glow Retro Beige (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Pick Me Up (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty O Boy (600) (LE, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Viseart Shoreline (Cool Mattes 2 #5) (P, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Come Little Children (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Lucy (464CM) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Sydney Grace Relax (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Coquette (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Cocktail Hour (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). Zoeva Lost in Thoughts (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Magnifique (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Butterfly (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Sage (Highlight) is a light, yellowed beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had a moderately powdery texture, despite the consistency having a very silky, finely-milled feel otherwise. It didn’t do any favors to my normal-to-dry lids (emphasized dryness)–I originally was going to wear on the inner lid, but I ended up removing and wearing it on the brow bone instead for the eye look in the post. There is a fair amount of fall out, and the stronger white-base lightens anything it touches, so I would recommend using a very dense brush, lightly tapping the pan of product, then tapping excess off, and then patting onto the area you want. If you are using it on the brow bone, you might consider applying it prior to lid shades and only touching up/lightly blending afterwards. It lasted for seven and a half hours before fading. Smashbox Vanilla (PiP, )(100% similar). NYX I Have a Headache (P, $4.50)(100% similar). Zoeva Make It Last (PiP, )(100% similar). KVD Beauty Melanie (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Sand (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Base Coat (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Viseart Absinthe #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Porcelain (LE, $19.00) is brighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Take a Memo (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Heaven (PiP, $16.00) is brighter (95% similar). Zoeva Nighthawks (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Blanc (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Cool Taupe (Mega Pro 4) (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Moira Beige (P, $5.00) is cooler (95% similar). Smashbox Vanilla (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Makeup Geek So Pale (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). Hourglass Atmosphere #1 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Peach Meringue (PiP, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Guerlain Coque d'Or #1 (DC, ) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Lazy Afternoon (207) (P, $9.00) is warmer (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.

Kat Von D Sage Shadow + Light Quad

Kat Von D Sage Shadow + Light Quad

Kat Von D Sage Shadow + Light Quad

Kat Von D Sage Shadow + Light Quad

Kat Von D Sage Shadow + Light Quad

Kat Von D Sage (Base) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Sage (Base) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Sage (Define) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Sage (Define) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Sage (Contour) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Sage (Contour) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Sage (Highlight) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Sage (Highlight) Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Sage Shadow + Light Quad

Kat Von D Sage Shadow + Light Quad