Isabel

Isabel is a muted, medium-dark orange with hints of brown and a matte finish. The color payoff was fully opaque and true-to-pan. It had a smooth, velvety texture that was finely-milled and effortless to blend on the skin. I had no trouble applying, blending, and using this shade on bare skin, which is often where matte eyeshadows go wrong. I noticed the color started to fade at the eight-hour mark. Bad Habit Aria (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever S604 Teak (DC, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Brown Script (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Bunny Fu-Fu (LE, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Chutney (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar). Makeup Atelier Red Ochre #4 (P, ) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Morocco (P, $12.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Bitter (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Gobi (436CM) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Realgar (P, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Burnt Orange (PiP, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever S602 Cinnamon (DC, $21.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Inglot #122R Middle (PiP, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). KVD Beauty Rust (Contour) (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). LORAC Sepia (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Summer Yum (PiP, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). Make Up For Ever S706 Milk Toffee (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Urban Decay Riff (DC, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). NARS Self Portrait 3 #2 (DC, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview, which is a detailed review of the range as a whole.

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