Hard Currency

Hard Currency is a medium-dark gray-leaning taupe with cool undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, just a touch dusty, but it was blendable, didn't sheer out too readily, and didn't look dry or powdery on the skin. It wore well for eight hours on me. MAC Copperplate (DC, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Bedrock (DC, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Smoke (Base) (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). theBalm #25 (P, $6.50) is warmer (95% similar). Clinique Portobello (PiP, $15.00) is warmer (95% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Deep Taupe (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Sydney Grace Passion (Light) (PiP, $5.25) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Tailor Grey (P, $23.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Smoked Cocoa #2 (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Concrete (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Graphite (Mountain Sunset) (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Blackbird Cosmetics Smudge (DC, $8.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Zoeva Ever (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Sculpture (226CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Passion (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Dominique Cosmetics Zero Gravity (PiP, ) is darker (80% similar). ColourPop Sweet Thing (PiP, $4.50) is darker (80% similar). ColourPop Great Big Feet (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% 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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