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NYX Summer HD Blush

NYX Summer HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and gold pearl. Make Up For Ever B314 (P, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset (P, $38.00) is more muted (95% similar). Smith and Cult Universal Peach (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Blush (LE, $60.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Petal Power (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Electra (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Laura Geller Papaya (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar). NARS Fetishized (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Peach (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Coco Code (LE, $70.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Pearlescent Pink (P, $2.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Hard Party (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Physicians Formula Warm (P, $11.99) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Fox (DC, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Deep Throat (PiP, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Jouer Marigold (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Becca Snapdragon (DC, $34.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Tweed Coralline (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NYX Summer HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and gold pearl. Make Up For Ever B314 (P, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset (P, $38.00) is more muted (95% similar). Smith and Cult Universal Peach (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Blush (LE, $60.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Petal Power (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Electra (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Laura Geller Papaya (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar). NARS Fetishized (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Peach (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Coco Code (LE, $70.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Pearlescent Pink (P, $2.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Hard Party (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Physicians Formula Warm (P, $11.99) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Fox (DC, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Deep Throat (PiP, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Jouer Marigold (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Becca Snapdragon (DC, $34.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Tweed Coralline (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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What was the last beauty product you wanted but missed out on?

What was the last beauty product you wanted but missed out on?

Quite honestly, it has been a really, really long time since I can recall missing something. The only thing that comes to mind is Chanel Jade Le Vernis, which is ancient now.

— Christine

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Round-up: Tom Ford Lips & Boys Lip Colors (2015) Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: Tom Ford Lips & Boys Lip Colors (2015) Overview & Thoughts

Tom Ford Lips & Boys Collection ($35.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a set of 25 new and 25 returning shades (from last year's Lips & Boys collection) that are now permanent.  The new shades all have shimmer in them, with the finish ranging from lightly luminous and pearly to...

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Week in Review | November 21st through November 27th

Week in Review | November 21st through November 27th

Here's hoping that your Black Friday shopping went well, and for anyone brave enough to have gone in-store, you are stronger than I ;) So many deals, it's so hard to stay in the budget!

Have you checked out my guides and creating collections (curating products under a theme) over at eBay? I hope...

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Tom Ford Roberto, Tony, Joaquin, Theo, Jay Lips & Boys Lip Colors

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Tom Ford Beauty Roberto Lips & Boys Lip Color
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Tom Ford Beauty Tony Lips & Boys Lip Color
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Tom Ford Beauty Joaquin Lips & Boys Lip Color
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Tom Ford Beauty Theo Lips & Boys Lip Color
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Tom Ford Beauty Jay Lips & Boys Lip Color
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5 Great Shimmering Brown Eyeshadows

5 Great Shimmering Brown Eyeshadows

There are a lot of browns to choose from, but here are five of my favorites (of the moment!) that have a fair amount of shimmer. I'd love to hear your top picks for shimmery browns!

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NYX Crimson HD Blush

NYX Crimson HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium red with warm, orange undertones and a satin shimmer. MAC Contrary (LE, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Oh My! (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Sanguine (P, $15.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Rare Beauty Grateful (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Poppy Passion (P, $34.00) is more muted (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Profond (320) (P, $45.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Zoeva Underneath the Gold (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Dior 999 (P, $48.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC News Flash! (P, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Adobe Brick (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #3 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Fira (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Slowburn (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Erotic (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Frankly Scarlet (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Exhibit A (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #4 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (80% similar). MAC Burnt Pepper (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NYX Crimson HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium red with warm, orange undertones and a satin shimmer. MAC Contrary (LE, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Oh My! (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Sanguine (P, $15.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Rare Beauty Grateful (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Poppy Passion (P, $34.00) is more muted (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Profond (320) (P, $45.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Zoeva Underneath the Gold (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Dior 999 (P, $48.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC News Flash! (P, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Adobe Brick (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #3 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Fira (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Slowburn (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Erotic (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Frankly Scarlet (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Exhibit A (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #4 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (80% similar). MAC Burnt Pepper (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss

Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss ($16.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is medium-dark purple with pinky-fuchsia tones and fine, multi-colored shimmer. MAC She-Rebel (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Till Death Do Us Part (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Giorgio Armani #604 (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (85% similar). MAC Boys Go Crazy (LE, $20.00) is less pigmented (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Purple Rain Lipgloss ($16.00 for 0.16 fl. oz.) is medium-dark purple with pinky-fuchsia tones and fine, multi-colored shimmer....

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Tom Ford Vladimir, Roman, Egon, Eddie, Derek Lips & Boys Lip Colors

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Tom Ford Beauty Vladimir Lips & Boys Lip Color
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Tom Ford Beauty Roman Lips & Boys Lip Color
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Tom Ford Beauty Egon Lips & Boys Lip Color
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Tom Ford Beauty Eddie Lips & Boys Lip Color
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Tom Ford Beauty Derek Lips & Boys Lip Color
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