Sample Sized

Sample Sized is a muted, medium-dark gold with warmer, olive undertones and a pearly sheen. The color payoff was mostly opaque, while the texture was soft and blendable but ran on the dusty side. This shade started to fade after eight hours of wear. LORAC Navy #4 (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). YSL Avant Garde #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Vicuna (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Stay Golden (LE, $14.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Blurry Green #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Bleached Blonde (DC, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Oiseaux de Nuit #5 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Jump Into the Mud (340) (P, $9.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Barefoot (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Golden Reflections #2 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Metallic (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). YSL Golden Glow #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Dare to Be Gold (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Her Cocoa #1 (LE, $17.00) is warmer (80% similar). Chanel Harmonie du Soir #1 (LE, ) is warmer (85% 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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