Honesty

MAC Honesty Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "pewtered bronze [with a Lustre finish]." It has a cooler, taupe-brown base with warmer, coppery shimmer and sparkle. The two don't seem to bind together, so you're left with this sheerer, taupe base and then an uneven application of the sparkle/shimmer that seems to fly away as it is blended out. This one is a miss for me; it is really difficult to use without a lightly tacky primer and then patted into place (avoid blending!). What did adhere to the skin lasted for seven hours. Tarte Shining Star (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC Temperature Rising (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Zoeva Pure Ganache (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). LORAC Unbelievable (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Sexy Eyes (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Golden Pink (P, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Rum Cake (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nude Dip #2 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Winter Pursuit (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). Viseart Camille (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). bareMinerals Tan Lines (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). KVD Beauty Dog Roses (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Honey Lust (P, $17.00) is lighter (80% similar). Urban Decay Daybreak (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Urban Decay Penny Lane (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Disney by Sephora All Aglow (LE, ) is lighter (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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