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                <excerpt><![CDATA[Anastasia Riviera Illuminator Anastasia Riviera Illuminator ($28.00 for 0.32 oz.) is described as a "sun-kissed coppery hue." It's a medium-dark, taupe brown with warm, rosy undertones and a metallic sheen. Just in time for fall, Anastasia has a powder highlighter available in four shades (I will review all of them).]]></excerpt>
                <description><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://www.temptalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/anastasia_riviera001.jpg" width="250" style="border:1px solid #999999; margin-bottom: 5px;" /></div>($28.00 for 0.32 oz.) is described as a "sun-kissed coppery hue." It's a medium-dark, taupe brown with warm, rosy undertones and a metallic sheen. Just in time for fall, Anastasia has a powder highlighter available in four shades (I will review all of them). The formula is supposed to "impart a lit-from-within glow," and they are a pressed, powder highlighter that is similar to products like MAC In Extra Dimension, NARS Dual Intensity Blush, Estee Lauder Gelee, and so forth. Riviera was richly pigmented, and it could easily be applied as full intensity or <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/anastasia-riviera-illuminator-review-photos-swatches/"> Continue Reading… </a>]]></description>
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<em>Anastasia Riviera Illuminator</em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=Tv0QdA6A1/4&#038;subid=0&#038;offerid=206959.1&#038;type=10&#038;tmpid=1513&#038;RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.macys.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fanastasia-beverly-hills-illuminator-a-macys-exclusive%3FID%3D2376777%2526CategoryID%3D65894" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" >Anastasia Riviera Illuminator</a></strong> ($28.00 for 0.32 oz.) is described as a &#8220;sun-kissed coppery hue.&#8221;  It&#8217;s a medium-dark, taupe brown with warm, rosy undertones and a metallic sheen. <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/tom-ford-beauty-skin-illuminating-powder/moodlight-candlelight/">Tom Ford Beauty Moodlight (Candlelight)</a> (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/fenty-beauty-killawatt-foil-freestyle-highlighter/sand-castle/">Fenty Beauty Sand Castle</a> (PiP, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/nars-cosmetics-powder-blush/friction/">NARS Friction</a> (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/bobbi-brown-highlighting-powder/tawny-glow/">Bobbi Brown Tawny Glow</a> (P, $48.00) is darker (90% similar). <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/bobbi-brown-shimmer-brick/nude-glow/">Bobbi Brown Nude Glow</a> (LE, $46.00) is warmer (90% similar). <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/anastasia-highlight-powder/tourmaline/">Anastasia Tourmaline</a> (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/colourpop-super-shock-cheek/the-golden-child/">ColourPop The Golden Child</a> (LE, $8.00) is warmer (85% similar). <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/bobbi-brown-shimmer-brick/pink-quartz/">Bobbi Brown Pink Quartz</a> (P, $46.00) is darker (90% similar). <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/estee-lauder-victoria-beckham-highlighter/modern-mercury/">Estee Lauder Modern Mercury</a> (LE, $65.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/fenty-beauty-killawatt-freestyle-highlighter/stone-cold/">Fenty Beauty Stone Cold</a> (LE, $36.00)(85% similar). <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/mac-cosmetics-extra-dimension-skinfinish/superb/">MAC Superb</a> (P, $42.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/sydney-grace-highlighter/pure-joy/">Sydney Grace Pure Joy</a> (P, $9.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).  <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/swatch-gallery?compare=206441,205115,342471,359619,300949,146871,238010,227322,90748,258351,362169,105113,373602">See comparison swatches</a> / <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/makeup-dupe-list/anastasia-illuminator/riviera/">view dupes side-by-side</a>.</p>
<p>Just in time for fall, Anastasia has a powder highlighter available in four shades (I will review all of them).  The formula is supposed to &#8220;impart a lit-from-within glow,&#8221; and they are a pressed, powder highlighter that is similar to products like <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/mac-cosmetics-extra-dimension-skinfinish">MAC In Extra Dimension</a>, <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/nars-cosmetics-dual-intensity-blush-duo">NARS Dual Intensity Blush</a>, <a href="https://www.temptalia.com/product/estee-lauder-pure-color-illuminating-powder-gelee-blush">Estee Lauder Gelee</a>, and so forth.  <em>Riviera</em> was richly pigmented, and it could easily be applied as full intensity or sheered out for less color coverage, though the finish was pretty shiny.  It stopped just short of emphasizing pores on my skin, but it you are more conscious of your pores, you may want to see if you can try it before you buy it.  The texture was smooth, soft, and finely-milled and just blended beautifully over the skin.  This shade lasted for eight and a half hours on me before fading. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://www.temptalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/anastasia_riviera001.jpg" alt="Anastasia Riviera Illuminator" /><br />
<em>Anastasia Riviera Illuminator</em></p>
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<em>Anastasia Riviera Illuminator</em></p>
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<em>Anastasia Riviera Illuminator</em></p>
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<em>Anastasia Riviera Illuminator</em></p>
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<em>Anastasia Starlight Illuminator</em></p>
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<em>Anastasia Riviera Illuminator</em></p>
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