Charcoal Brown

Charcoal Brown is a muted, medium-dark brown with subtle, yellow undertones and a matte finish. It had great pigmentation with a smooth, blendable texture that was a smidgen powdery, but it was very easy to use on the lid as it diffused easily. This shade is part of the permanent range. It wore well for eight hours on me. LORAC Vintage (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Becca Ombre Nudes #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Princess of Soul (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Dare (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M630 Sweet Chestnut (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Carob Brown (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Laura Mercier Dune (LE, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Namaste (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Dark Matte #2 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Dark Brown (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Buxom Star Treatment (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sydney Grace Vanguard (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Stila Being (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Hourglass Infinity #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Stila Warm Taupe (LE, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar). LORAC Brown (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Clove (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Fix (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Coco (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #7 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. 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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