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Clinique Nude Glow Uplighting Illuminating Powder

Clinique Nude Glow Up-Lighting Illuminating Powder ($27.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium peach with warm, orange undertones and a soft, luminous sheen. NARS Give In Take Blush II (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). NYX Narcissistic (P, $9.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Hourglass Surreal Strobe Light (LE, $40.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Taffy (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Norman Parkinson (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Last Call (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Equinox (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Kosas Velvet Melon (High Intensity) (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC She's a Rainbow (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Aura (P, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Glow Rida (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Privilege (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Suqqu Yawakouki (05) (P, $34.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Moonlight (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Highly Waisted (P, $10.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Rose Gold FX (LE, $31.00) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Warm Gold (20) (P, $58.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Sweet Peach Illuminator (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Chantecaille Sunlight (LE, $45.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop On the Cusp (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Clinique Nude Glow Up-Lighting Illuminating Powder ($27.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium peach with warm, orange...

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Top 10 Clinique Cheek Pop Blushes

Top 10 Clinique Cheek Pop Blushes

Clinique Cheek Pop Blushes ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is available in twelve shades (as of July 2016) that range from beige to lavender to burgundy. Many readers will remember that it's one of my favorite blush formulas! The consistency is dense but smooth, blendable, and sits...

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Clinique A Pink Honey Affair All About Shadow Palette

Clinique A Pink Honey Affair All About Shadow Palette ($40.00 for 0.41 oz.) contains eight shades of warm, pinky neutrals. Three shades are from other palettes (duo/quad/palette, actually), and then five are from the singles range. I...

Clinique A Pink Honey Affair All About Shadow Palette ($40.00 for 0.41 oz.) contains eight shades of warm, pinky...

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Clinique Cream Pop, Aqua Pop, Surf Pop Lid Pops

Shades Reviewed

Clinique Cream Pop Lid Pop
Cream Pop
C+

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Clinique Aqua Pop Lid Pop
Aqua Pop
B+

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Clinique Surf Pop Lid Pop
Surf Pop
F

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Clinique Willow Pop Lid Pop
Willow Pop
B-

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Clinique Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer for Spring 2016

Clinique Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer for Spring 2016

A luscious pop of liquid, high-shine colour in one, full-coverage coat. Luxurious yet lightweight formula with built-in primer glides on effortlessly, wears for up to 6 hours.

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Clinique Vanilla Pop, Cocoa Pop, Petal Pop, Grape Pop Lid Pops

Sneak Peek: Clinique Lid Pops Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Clinique Lid Pops Photos & Swatches

Here's a look at seven of the eight Clinique Lid Pops ($17.00 for 0.21 oz.). I have the eighth on its way to me, but I'm not sure when it'll be here (was supposed to arrive yesterday) and didn't want to push these off for too long! I will add the eighth if it comes today or tomorrow! Full reviews...

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Clinique Lid Pop Eyeshadow for Spring 2016

Clinique Lid Pop Eyeshadow for Spring 2016

Silky, long-wearing eye shadow delivers an instant pop of colour for a virtually powderless look. Richly pigmented shades build, blend easily to desired level of intensity. Appropriate for contact lens wearers and sensitive eyes.

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6 Red Blushes for Maximum Rouge

6 Red Blushes for Maximum Rouge

We may call it rouge, but there are far less red-hued blushes on the marketplace, though luckily, we have some and many of the permanent ones are fantastic. Here are three warmer and three cooler takes on red blush. When working with deeper or more richly pigmented shades, my best tip is to use a...

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Top 10: Luminous Blushes (Cool-Toned Edition)

Top 10: Luminous Blushes (Cool-Toned Edition)

For those who prefer their cheek colors on the cooler side, today's edition features cool-toned options for blushes with a more luminous sheen (see yesterday's warm-toned picks).

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