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Christian Louboutin Miss Loubi Silky Satin Lip Colour

Christian Louboutin Miss Loubi Silky Satin Lip Colour ($90.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a brightened, coral-red with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. ColourPop Frenemie (LE, $7.00) is darker (95% similar). Estee Lauder High Level (DC, $32.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Daiquiri (P, $21.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Estee Lauder Pretty Lucky (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar). Guerlain Rouge Kiss (325) (P, $37.00) is darker (95% similar). Dior Ultra Kiss (555) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild What's Up, Doc? (P, $0.99) is warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Something Wild (46) (P, $57.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Grace (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (95% similar). Bite Beauty Corvina (DC, $24.00) is less glossy (95% similar). NARS Kelly (P, $34.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). MAC Toxic Tale (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty So Sofia (236) (P, $30.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Ondine (LE, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Les Mepris (LE, $52.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay 100 Degrees (LE, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Speak Out (P, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Defiant Coral (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar). YSL Orange Crepe (82) (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Sephora CEO (13) (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Christian Louboutin Miss Loubi Silky Satin Lip Colour ($90.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a brightened, coral-red with warm...

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Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Lipstick

Lisptick Queen Frog Prince Lipstick ($25.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as "pink." It's a medium-dark, raspberry pink with cool undertones and a light shine. Chanel Ce Soir (DC, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Flair (P, $28.00) is brighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Inspiring (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Too Faced Pink Chocolate (DC, $22.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar). Revlon Pink Truffle (DC, $7.49) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Laura Mercier Cozy (P, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Out for Passion (LE, $20.00) is lighter (85% similar). Chanel Aura (96) (P, $37.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Givenchy Moka Imprime (304) (P, $36.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Candy Apple (LE, $17.00) is brighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Lisptick Queen Frog Prince Lipstick ($25.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as "pink." It's a medium-dark, raspberry pink with cool undertones and a light...

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Do you gravitate towards certain finishes or do you have a lot of variety?

Do you gravitate towards certain finishes or do you have a lot of variety?

Do you gravitate towards certain finishes or do you have a lot of variety? Share!

I tend to like pearl/luminous finishes, but I try to have some variety!

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Anastasia Starlight Illuminator

Anastasia Starlight Illuminator ($28.00 for 0.32 oz.) is described as a "sheer, luminescent white." It's a light, white gold with warm undertones and a luminous, almost metallic, sheen. MAC Tutu (LE, $42.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Climax (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). NARS Rivage (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Persona Laguna (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Let It Rock (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Moodlight (Daylight) (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Born to Dazzle (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Lunch Money (P, $10.00) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Liquid Sun (LE, $50.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). LORAC Fortune (LE, $23.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Light (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Or Blanc (LE, $70.00) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Starlight (P, $23.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza (Left) (PiP, $44.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Nikkie Tutorials (LE, $9.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Crushed Pearl (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Albatross (P, $38.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Double-Gleam (P, $42.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Gleam Sheen (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Extra (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Starlight Illuminator ($28.00 for 0.32 oz.) is described as a "sheer, luminescent white." It's a light, white gold with warm undertones and...

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black|Up Now at Sephora!

black|Up Now at Sephora!

black|Up is now available at Sephora! There are 32 different products/formulas available, including lipsticks, blushes, eyeshadows, face products, eyeliners, brushes, and so forth. The brand was founded by an African makeup artist to create an "upscale beauty brand to magnify black and mixed beauties." Have...

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Bobbi Brown Pink Glow Highlight Powder Back at Sephora

Bobbi Brown Pink Glow Highlight Powder Back at Sephora

I remember last holiday that Bobbi Brown Pink Glow Highlight Powder ($46.00) was really popular, and I just noticed it pop back on Sephora this morning. I have no idea if it's a repromote for upcoming holiday or not--I haven't seen any other holiday shades from...

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Round-up: ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks Overview & Thoughts

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ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick ($5.00 for 0.11 fl. oz.) is a good option for someone who likes their liquid lipsticks and wants a budget-friendly alternative. The formula is thin, but it isn't the thinnest I've encountered (that would go to Milani) and there is some...

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Christian Louboutin Ronron Silky Satin Lip Colour

Christian Louboutin Ronron Silky Satin Lip Colour ($90.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark magenta purple with a light shine. ColourPop Chance (P, $7.00) is less glossy (95% similar). MAC Dish It Up (LE, $19.00) is less pigmented, warmer (95% similar). MAC Not Too Sweet (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Romantically Inclined (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Bite Beauty Mauvember (DC, $24.00) is lighter, more muted (95% similar). Urban Decay Sheer Bittersweet (DC, $22.00) is lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). NARS Silvia (P, $34.00)(90% similar). Sephora Desert Trip (39) (P, $8.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Zen Rose (LE, $17.00) is darker, less pigmented, glossier (90% similar). Revlon Luminous Lilac (018) (P, $9.99) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar). Clinique Grape Pop (P, $19.50) is lighter (90% similar). Revlon Berry Haute (P, $8.49) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Bittersweet (DC, $22.00) is lighter, brighter, more pigmented (85% similar). ColourPop Whip (LE, $7.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Vogue en Violet (P, $23.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Maybelline Brazen Berry (DC, $7.99) is cooler (85% similar). Guerlain Lilac Belt (069) (P, $32.00) is brighter (85% similar). Bite Beauty #007 (LE, $36.00) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (85% similar). NARS Angela (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Up the Amp (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Christian Louboutin Ronron Silky Satin Lip Colour ($90.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark magenta purple...

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