Nude Nuance by Maybelline

Maybelline really hit it out of the park with their creamy mattes. They are so pigmented yet comfortable and have beautiful shades. A current favorite is Nude Nuance, a darker shade of nude with predominantly brown tones. This shade is part of the latest expansion of the line, featuring, yep, nude-brown colors. Nude Nuance is not your typical nude though. It's a bit more edgy and sophisticated. I think it goes very well with earth tones for an understated look with the right amount of oomph! 

If you like MAC Whirl but you've been hesitant about picking it up because the price might not be worth it considering the amount of use you foresee getting out of such a shade, Nude Nuance is worth checking out. It's a close enough dupe.