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Best Purple Lipstick

Best Purple Lipstick

What's the Best Purple Lipstick that you've tried?

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In this weekly feature, it's all about sharing your all-time favorites—what you'd recommend to others, what you've really enjoyed, and so on.

Guerlain Nuit Merveilleuse (903) Le Vernis

Guerlain Nuit Merveilleuse (903) Vernis ($26.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark, violet purple with fine, multi-colored shimmer (mostly pink and lighter purple). Rescue Beauty Lounge Pause (LE, $20.00) is more pigmented (95% similar). Illamasqua Poke (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Anna Sui Minnie Mouse Midnight Purple (200) (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Zoya Belinda (P, $9.00) is darker (85% similar). Zoya Suri (P, $9.00) is darker, more pigmented, better quality (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Guerlain Nuit Merveilleuse (903) Vernis ($26.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark, violet purple with fine,...

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Guerlain Merveilleux Rose (867) Rouge G Lipcolor

Guerlain Merveilleux Rose (867) Rouge G Lipcolor ($55.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, rosy pink with warm undertones and a soft, luminous sheen. Tarte Tulip (P, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). MAC Mystical (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Sheer Streak (DC, $22.00) is lighter, brighter, less pigmented (85% similar). MAC Out for Passion (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Grande Dame (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, less glossy (95% similar). Chanel Lettre (216) (P, $37.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Clinique Blush Pop (P, $19.50) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Bite Beauty Cortado (DC, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Shiseido Coral Shore (RD309) (DC, $28.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Angel (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain #06 (P, $36.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Finally Free (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Steel Magnolia (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Estee Lauder Incensed (P, $32.00) is darker (85% similar). Hourglass Inventor (P, $32.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Chanel Rouge Delicieux (807) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Sheer Liar (DC, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (85% similar). Becca Sundae (DC, $24.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Estee Lauder Dynamic (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). Givenchy Corail Decollete (303) (P, $36.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Guerlain Merveilleux Rose (867) Rouge G Lipcolor ($55.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, rosy pink with warm...

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MAC Soft & Gentle Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Soft & Gentle Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "gilded peach bronze." It's a light, golden beige with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. MAC Star! (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). NARS Devotee (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NARS Tribulation (LE, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Here Kitty Kitty (DC, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Double Dip (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals The Love Affair (LE, $26.00) is darker (95% similar). Shiseido Inner Light (01) (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Highlighter (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). MAC Sparkling Rose (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Megeve (Highlighter) (LE, ) is less shimmery, glossier (90% similar). MAC Hush (P, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Snow Kissed (LE, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Milk Makeup Blitzed (P, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Highlighter (LE, $34.00) is warmer (95% similar). Chanel Dentelle Precieuse (LE, $80.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Summer Opal (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Becca Rose Gold (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). Becca Opal (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Natasha Denona Fair (01) (P, $38.00) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Magpie (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Soft & Gentle Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "gilded peach bronze." It's a...

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If you could only wear one perfume for a year, what would you pick?

If you could only wear one perfume for a year, what would you pick?

If you could only wear one perfume for a year, what would you pick? Share!

I've been really liking Tom Ford Amber Absolute a lot, so I think that would be mine!

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Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set

Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set ($49.00 for 1.23 oz.) includes 24 eyeshadows, three blushes, travel-sized mascara, and a twist-up jumbo lip crayon. It's a mixed bag; some are nice, some are duds, and some are somewhere in-between. It's a lot of product for your money,...

Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set ($49.00 for 1.23 oz.) includes 24 eyeshadows, three blushes, travel-sized mascara, and a twist-up jumbo lip...

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Survey Says... October 21st, 2015

Survey Says... October 21st, 2015

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

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • You know you’re a beauty addict when…?
  • When did you fall in love with makeup?
  • Do you think you’ll ever fall out of love with makeup?

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Sneak Peek: Anastasia Lustrous Lip Gloss Set Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Anastasia Lustrous Lip Gloss Set Photos & Swatches

Anastasia Lustrous Lip Gloss Set ($40.00 for 1.28 fl. oz.) includes eight, full-sized (0.16 oz. each) of the brand's bestselling Lip Glosses. Here's a look at swatches with full review to come!

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Sneak Peek: Too Faced Le Grand Chateau Holiday Set Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Too Faced Le Grand Chateau Holiday Set Photos & Swatches

Too Faced Le Grand Chateau Holiday Set ($49.00 for 1.46 oz.) includes three palettes, plus a travel-sized Better Than Sex Mascara. Each palette contains six eyeshadows and a face product (either a blush or bronzer). Here's a preview!

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MAC Fever Blush

MAC Fever Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as an "intense reddish-burgundy [with a Matte finish]." It's a slightly muted, medium-dark plummy-pink with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. MAC Petulant (LE, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). Coloured Raine My Day One (Blush) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever S502 (P, $23.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Morticia (Shade) (DC, ) is less pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Dior Poison Matte (962) (P, $48.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Neolita (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Velvet (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Cheerio (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Dolce Vita (PiP, $30.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Tower 28 After Hours (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (85% similar). Make Up For Ever B500 (P, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). NYX Apricot (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop New Lowes (LE, $8.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Hot Nights (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Desire (P, $10.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). NARS Penthouse (LE, $30.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Rare Beauty Faith (P, $23.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Dolce Vita (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Mauvember 2017 (LE, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). LORAC Infrared (P, $23.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Fever Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as an "intense reddish-burgundy [with a Matte finish]." It's a slightly muted,...

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