NYC

NYC is a muted, smoldering reddish-brown with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had excellent pigmentation with a smooth, velvety texture that wasn't too soft or too firm in the pan. The color applied well to bare skin without losing its intensity when blended. I noticed fading after eight hours of wear. Chanel Affresco #8 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Dior Volcanic #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). Chanel Codes Elegants #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Speakeasy (LE, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Dior Expose #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Her Cocoa #4 (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Fresh Brewed Coffee (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Shadow (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Twinks (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Sequoia (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Persona Bossy (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty O Yeah (P, $29.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Too Faced Peach Pit (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Stila Metallic Bronze (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dior Sugar Shade #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Clarins Rosewood #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). YSL Rosy Glow #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Smokeluxe #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Cle de Peau Baby Universe #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Cle de Peau Grounded (Left) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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