Not Basic Black

Not Basic Black is a medium-dark, taupe-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a barely-there satin shimmer. It had semi-sheer to semi-opaque pigmentation with a firmer press, which made it harder to work with overall. I wish this one would have blended out more easily. On me, it showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear. theBalm #15 (P, $6.50) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Ashbury (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Hourglass Atmosphere #5 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Big White Lie (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Mystery (DC, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Tor (225CP) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Licorice Lane (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Grunge (DC, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Fawn (Define) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Blurry Blue #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 20 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Old Smoke (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Enjoy the Ride (P, $5.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). MAC Wild Horses (LE, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Dark Chocolate (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Become (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Double Feature #3 #2 (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Dance in the Dark (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Urban Decay Backdoor (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Concrete (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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