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NYX Enigmatic Illuminator

NYX Enigmatic Illuminator ($9.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium peachy-pink with warm, golden shimmer that gives it a frosted sheen. Clinique Pearl Pop (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Streak Highlighter (-, ) is lighter (95% similar). Becca Parisian Lights (LE, $38.00) is lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals The Five Star Treatment (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Unicorn Dreams (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop One in a Millefeuille (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). bareMinerals The Many Splendors #2 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Luna Luster (LE, $34.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Sunset Glow (P, $48.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Made Me Do It (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Highlighter (Softcore) (LE, $60.00) is warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Satin Sheets (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Paradise Lust (Top) (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC Blonde (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Down the Aisle (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Going Native (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Kosas Longitude Zero (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). MAC Adored (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Lancome Frosted Rose (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Hourglass Pink Flash (P, $42.00) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NYX Enigmatic Illuminator ($9.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium peachy-pink with warm, golden shimmer that gives it a frosted sheen. [written_dupes...

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Have you purchased any mega sets this holiday season?

Have you purchased any mega sets this holiday season?

You know, I recently caved on the Make Up For Ever’s Artist Shadow Collector’s Set, and I kick myself a bit for doing so, as there was no need (I own them all individually). Other sets for the season: Tom Ford Lips & Boys and philosophy 12 Days of Christmas.

— Christine

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Sneak Peek: Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Palette Photos & Swatches

Here's a quick look at the new Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Eyeshadow Palette ($49.00 for 0.42 oz.) that just launched. It should roll out at all Too Faced retailers sooner rather than later. It is available through Too Faced directly and is currently...

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Wayne Goss Holiday 2015 Brush Photos & Review

Wayne Goss Holiday 2015 Brush Photos & Review

Wayne Goss Holiday 2015 Brush ($115.00) is a new, limited edition brush for the holiday season. It is described as a finishing brush that can be used to "blend away harsh lines and set makeup without disturbing it." According to Beautylish, it is made out of "blue...

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Survey Says... December 9th, 2015

Survey Says... December 9th, 2015

Happy Wednesday! Here's this week's survey, which you can copy and paste and share as a comment.

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Favorite green-hued beauty product?
  • Favorite gold-hued beauty product?
  • Favorite silver-hued beauty product?

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MAC Sparkling Rose Iridescent Pressed Powder

MAC Sparkling Rose Iridescent Pressed Powder ($26.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "champagne with pearl." It's a light, golden peach with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. Urban Decay Glint (-, ) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Highlighter (LE, $34.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Here Kitty Kitty (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Becca Opal (P, $41.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Rose Gold (LE, $46.00)(90% similar). Too Faced Pop of Light (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Rosy Glow (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals The Brilliant Sunset (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). NARS Hot Sand (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Double Dip (LE, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). Pretty Vulgar Glimmers of BS (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar). bareMinerals The Love Affair (LE, $26.00) is darker (95% similar). Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Highlighter (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Teasecake (P, $10.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Stunner (LE, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Coups de Minuit (12) (LE, $45.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Native Highlighter (-, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Glazed (LE, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Miss Liberty (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Smashbox Shimmer (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Sparkling Rose Iridescent Pressed Powder ($26.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "champagne with pearl."...

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MAC Pearl Sunshine Beauty Powder

MAC Pearl Sunshine Beauty Powder ($26.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "soft peach with pink pearl." It's a light-medium, peachy-brown with warm undertones and a subtle, pink iridescent sheen. Maybelline Nude Glow (200) (P, $9.99) is less shimmery, less pigmented (95% similar). Tarte Daygleam (P, $28.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Stride of Pride (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Golden Bronze Glow (LE, $48.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Becca Bronzed Amber (LE, $38.00) is darker (90% similar). Becca Rose Gold (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Rêve Salé III (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Dior #003 (LE, $53.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Dior Bronze Glow (004) (P, $50.00) is lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals The Magic Moment (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Afternoon Glow (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Into Eternity (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay O.N.S. (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Laura Mercier Indiscretion (P, $45.00) is lighter (90% similar). Burberry No. 04 Rose Gold (P, $68.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Flesh Beauty Promise (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Starlight (P, $44.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dose of Colors Mírame (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Pat McGrath Bronze (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Baby It's Rose-gold Outside (LE, $4.99) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Pearl Sunshine Beauty Powder ($26.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "soft peach with pink pearl." It's a...

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Sneak Peek: MAC Faerie Whispers Collection Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: MAC Faerie Whispers Collection Photos & Swatches

MAC Faerie Whispers Collection launches online December 23rd and in-stores on December 26th at counters and freestanding stores. Here's an early look at all but three of the products releasing (one of the eyeshadows, two nail polishes) with full reviews to come! :)

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What makes a powder eyeshadow great?

What makes a powder eyeshadow great?

A moderately dense, creamy, buttery texture that adheres well to the skin with minimal loss of intensity when blended. I prefer mostly opaque to totally opaque coverage rather than buildable (I feel like I can always sheer it out or use a wee bit to achieve sheerer coverage when desired).

— Christine

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