Fire Down Below

Fire Down Below is described as a "pure blood red with no blue or orange." It's a muted, medium-dark brown-based red with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a lightly creamy consistency that adhered well without sliding around but wasn't uncomfortable to wear. The color wore for five hours and was neither drying nor hydrating. I don't have a full-sized version to compare it to, but some readers noted that it seemed sheerer in the swatches than the version they remembered. This shade is part of the permanent range. NARS VIP Red (DC, $28.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Rouge Indiscret (LE, $28.00) is darker (95% similar). Hourglass At Night (P, $34.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever C406 (DC, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). NARS Golshan (P, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Lost (P, $7.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Viva Glam I (P, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Nosferatu (P, $20.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Majella (P, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar). YSL Insurgent Red (202) (P, $39.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Hearts Aflame (LE, $20.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Reddy to Go (P, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). NARS Fearless Red (LE, $28.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Just Push Play (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Shirley (P, $34.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Avenue (P, $6.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar). NARS Olivia (P, $34.00) is darker, glossier (80% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Rei of Light (212) (P, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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