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Dior Cosmopolite Illuminating Face Powder

Dior Cosmopolite Illuminating Face Powder ($45.00 for 0.24 oz.) is described as a "universal powder" that gives a "glowy finish." It's a light, gold-shimmered beige with a soft sheen. Dior Luxurious Beige (LE, $82.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Pop of Light (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Laura Mercier Highlight 01 (P, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Light Beam (02) (P, $14.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Flush (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Hourglass Surreal Light (LE, $48.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty The Afternooner (Highlighter) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Hourglass Euphoric Strobe Light (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Sparkling Rose (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Tarte Highlight (Tarteist) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight (P, $44.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Coupe d'Chic (LE, $26.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Urban Decay Aura (P, $30.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dior Cosmopolite Illuminating Face Powder ($45.00 for 0.24 oz.) is described as a "universal powder" that gives a "glowy finish." It's a light,...

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Guerlain Orange Fizz KissKiss Lip Colour

Guerlain Orange Fizz KissKiss Lip Colour ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brightened, medium-dark orange-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. MAC Lobster (DC, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Connor (P, $36.00) is brighter, cooler (95% similar). NYX Indie Flick (P, $6.00) is brighter, less glossy (95% similar). Guerlain #44 (P, $33.00) is less shimmery, less glossy (95% similar). Chanel Entusiasta (164) (P, ) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Fierce (P, $32.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Bite Beauty #074 (P, $18.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Lady Ruba (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Sail La Vie (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Dior Trafalgar (844) (P, $34.00) is brighter (90% similar). Hourglass I Live For (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Peche (DC, $24.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Makeup Geek Free Spirit (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Gala (LE, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). Lipstick Queen Jungle Queen (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Augmented Reality (LE, $19.00) is brighter, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Vermillionaire (P, $57.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cristiano (P, $36.00) is brighter, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Lady Danger (P, $19.00) is brighter (85% similar). Becca Poppy (DC, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Guerlain Orange Fizz KissKiss Lip Colour ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brightened, medium-dark orange-red with warm...

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Guerlain Nahema Smack Maxi Shine Lip Gloss

Guerlain Nahema Smack Maxi Shine Lip Gloss ($30.00 for 0.25 fl. oz.) is a brightened, medium orange-coral with warm undertones and a smattering of gold and pink sparkle. Cle de Peau Deco (16) (P, $48.00) is cooler (95% similar). Guerlain Candy Stripe (P, $30.00) is cooler (95% similar). Gucci Beauty Crushed Coral (DC, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Sephora Nude Alert (08) (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Revlon Kiss Me Coral (DC, $7.99) is brighter (90% similar). MAC Bright Pink Bouquet (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever 205P Pearly Rose (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Burberry Brick Red (P, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Becca Watermelon/Opal (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Dior Ever Dior (643) (P, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Viva (LE, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar). Revlon Papaya (DC, $7.49) is cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Tickle-Me-Peach (P, $19.00) is brighter (85% similar). Bite Beauty Dirty Chai (LE, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar). Milani Coral Crush (10) (P, $5.49) is lighter (85% similar). Dior Cosmic (656) (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Dior Rose Tricheuse (669) (LE, $35.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Fresh Mango (26) (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Giorgio Armani #501 Uptown (P, $38.00) is cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Guerlain Nahema Smack Maxi Shine Lip Gloss ($30.00 for 0.25 fl. oz.) is a brightened, medium orange-coral with...

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Guerlain Morning Rose Rose Aux Joues Blush

Guerlain Morning Rose Rose Aux Joues / Blush ($52.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a softened, light-medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. Makeup Geek Main Squeeze (P, $10.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Lesson in Love (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Rosy Outlook (P, $23.50) is cooler (95% similar). MAC What I Fancy (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Benefit Dandelion (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Clinique Blush Pop (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Dior Floral Pink (844) (LE, $44.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Fervor (Left) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dior Intemporalle (LE, $65.00) is lighter (90% similar). Edward Bess Filled with Desire (P, $43.00) is cooler (90% similar). Dior Bal (250) (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Lotus Blossom (LE, $40.00) is cooler (90% similar). Smashbox Carnation (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Jouer Rose Petal (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). KIKO 109 Candy Rose (P, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Happy Glow (LE, $54.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Glossier Puff (P, $18.00) is glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Desert Rose (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Catrice La Vie En Rose (P, $5.99) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Petrouchka #6 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Guerlain Morning Rose Rose Aux Joues / Blush ($52.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a softened, light-medium pink with subtle,...

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What product do you adore that doesn't seem to get any attention on social media/blogs?

What product do you adore that doesn't seem to get any attention on social media/blogs?

What product do you adore that doesn't seem to get any attention on social media/blogs? Share!

A lot of the Sephora house brand products that I love I don't see talked about that as much outside of our community here.

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Guerlain Beaugrenelle Ecrin 6 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Beaugrenelle Ecrin 6 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette ($93.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a set of cooler-toned, blue-leaning shades that range from a silver to blue to navy blue. I'm not keen on the formula Guerlain's been using in their recent...

Guerlain Beaugrenelle Ecrin 6 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette ($93.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a set of cooler-toned,...

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