Dark Taupe-Brown Eyeshadow Comparison

I have several eyeshadow shades that I know are very similar and it's only after I've bought them I've thought to myself 'I hope I haven't ended up with the same eyeshadow', so I've done a comparison to see.

These are all in the dark taupey brown category - my instant go-to for smoky eyes/outer corner and crease blends.

From top left clockwise: Burberry Taupe Brown, Revlon CustomEyes Naturally Glamorous Palette, Rouge Bunny Rouge Blackpepper Jay, Une Sfumato Eyes S11

Bottom-Top: Rouge Bunny Rouge Blackpepper Jay, Burberry Taupe Brown, Une S11, Revlon CustomEyes Naturally Glamorous Palette

L-R: Rouge Bunny Rouge Blackpepper Jay, Burberry Taupe Brown, Une S11, Revlon CustomEyes Naturally Glamorous Palette

L-R: Rouge Bunny Rouge Blackpepper Jay, Burberry Taupe Brown, Une S11, Revlon CustomEyes Naturally Glamorous Palette

The Rouge Bunny Rouge and Burberry are the most pigmented shades and the ones that look very similar, but on closer inspection the Burberry Taupe Brown (07) is a touch warmer (maybe a tiny bit green) toned where as the Rouge Bunny Rouge Blackpepper Jay (045) looks a very tiny bit darker and more neutral than warm.

I adore the quality of both of these shades and the texture is equally as smooth and impressive in one swipe although the RBR is just that tiny bit smoother, although I don't think there is much in it. Blackpepper Jay I haven't had as long where as the Burberry is the first one I bought from the four shades so I have used this much more and it is one of my favourite eyeshadows.

The Une Sfumato S11 is one of Une's better pigmented shades although not quite as pigmented as RBR or Burberry. It looks to be a lighter and more warmer brown-toned version of Blackpepper Jay. Even though matte, it has a subtle sheen to it whereas RBR and Burberry are very much matte.

The Une I have had to make a few passes to get a bit more intensity but I think the sheerer texture works well for layering and when I don't want as strong a look.

I've already recently reviewed the Revlon CustomEyes palette here, but thought I'd see how the darkest shade looks in comparison. This is more pigmented than the Une and has a similar warm tone like the Burberry but with a subtle sheen that is visible when the light hits it.

I like all of these shades and even though some are more similar than others, they are not exact dupes so I don't feel too bad owning them all!