Essence Berry Cheeks Baked Blush

Essence Berry Cheeks Pure Nude Baked Blush ($5.99 for 0.24 oz.) is a medium-dark, pink-coral with subtle, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish--a smidgen of pearl but it was almost imperceptible on skin.

  • Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation
  • Smooth, finely-milled without...

Essence Berry Cheeks Pure Nude Baked Blush ($5.99 for 0.24 oz.) is a medium-dark, pink-coral with subtle, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish--a...

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Do you notice any differences (on average) between more affordable and more expensive blushes?

Do you notice any differences (on average) between more affordable and more expensive blushes?

Yes, I feel like drugstore brands still are behind when it comes to producing high-performing color makeup, including blushes, bronzers, etc. They are getting better, but it feels like a very slow process. If you go indie, you can find some better and more affordable blushes, but as far as what...

— Christine

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Coloured Raine Botanical Eyeshadow Palette

Coloured Raine Botanical 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($16.00 for 0.32 oz.) contained three matte eyeshadows and three shimmer eyeshadows. I felt like these were some of the easier-to-use shimmers that Coloured Raine included in their more recent six-pan releases, as they were...

Coloured Raine Botanical 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($16.00 for 0.32 oz.) contained three matte eyeshadows and three shimmer eyeshadows. I felt like...

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This Week in Dupes, Vol. 201

This Week in Dupes, Vol. 201

Did a product catch your eye this week? Check out dupes for the most loved and most wanted products between January 23rd and January 29th before you buy!

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ColourPop Lux Lipsticks (New Shades for Spring 2023) Swatches

ColourPop Lux Lipsticks (New Shades for Spring 2023) Swatches

ColourPop Lux Lipstick has had its permanent range reworked with additions and returning favorites. Here are swatches of the new shades of Creme and Blur shades!

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ColourPop Woo Me Pressed Powder Blush

ColourPop Woo Me Pressed Powder Blush ($12.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a vivid, coral-red with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

  • Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed)
  • Soft, smooth, moderately powdery
  • Picked up evenly with brush and blended out well
  • Long-wearing (8 hours...

ColourPop Woo Me Pressed Powder Blush ($12.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a vivid, coral-red with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

  • Medium, buildable...

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Do you notice any differences (on average) between more affordable and more expensive eyeshadow?

Do you notice any differences (on average) between more affordable and more expensive eyeshadow?

There are exceptions, but a lot of drugstore brands put out weaker, more powdery eyeshadow, so it takes more hunting and research to find the gems. I also think it depends on what you’re looking for, too, because if you don’t want pigment or don’t mind powderiness, then the differences would...

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Coloured Raine Rose Garden Pressed Pigment Palette

Coloured Raine Rose Garden 6-Pan Pressed Pigment Palette ($16.00 for 0.32 oz.) signaled the brand's return to eyeshadow with a six-pan palette that included three shimmer shades and three matte shades. The formulas were decent, though I did not think they worked as well...

Coloured Raine Rose Garden 6-Pan Pressed Pigment Palette ($16.00 for 0.32 oz.) signaled the brand's return to eyeshadow with a six-pan palette that...

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