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Kevyn Aucoin Deep The Sculpting Powder

Kevyn Aucoin Deep The Sculpting Powder ($44.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. Tom Ford Beauty Moss Agate Sculpt (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Talia (Contour) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NYX Hollow (P, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Subconscious (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). LORAC Deep Contour (P, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Sculpting #2 (PiP, ) is brighter (90% similar). elf Vacay Mood (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). LORAC Medium Contour (P, ) is lighter (85% similar). Dior Independent (823) (LE, $48.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Cover FX Sunset (P, $38.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Kevyn Aucoin Deep The Sculpting Powder ($44.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. [written_dupes...

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Kevyn Aucoin Light The Sculpting Powder

Kevyn Aucoin Light The Sculpting Powder ($44.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium, subdued brown with warmer, rosy undertones and a matte finish.MAC Taupe (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). elf Feelin' Shady (P, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar). Zoeva Heavy Crown (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). YSL Golden Contouring Contour (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Light Contour (P, ) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Contour Soft (Tarteist) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Zoeva Unfinished (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Medium Cocoa (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever S116 (P, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Nudegasm (Sculpt) (PiP, ) is warmer (80% similar). Make Up For Ever S112 (P, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Kevyn Aucoin Light The Sculpting Powder ($44.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium, subdued brown with warmer, rosy undertones and a matte...

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Kevyn Aucoin Sunlight Celestial Powder

Kevyn Aucoin Sunlight The Celestial Powder ($44.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a shimmering, golden brown with warm, yellow undertones and a frosted sheen. Kevyn Aucoin Sunlight (P, $52.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). CoverGirl Bronze (200) (DC, $9.99) is less shimmery (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Tropical Days (P, $48.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Park Ave Princess (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Becca Topaz (P, $38.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Geek Sunlight (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). elf Summer Fridays (P, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Go With the Glow (P, $5.99) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Sunkissed Glow (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Global Glow (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). Viseart Highlight #3 (PiP, ) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Translucent Medium Deep (P, $38.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Anastasia Iced Out (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (85% similar). Tower 28 Gold Coast (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Afternoon Snack (PiP, $36.00) is lighter (85% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Awesome Blossom (P, ) is more shimmery (85% similar). elf Sun Chaser (P, $7.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Kevyn Aucoin Sunlight The Celestial Powder ($44.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a shimmering, golden brown with warm, yellow undertones and a frosted sheen....

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Kevyn Aucoin Capri The Neo-Bronzer

Kevyn Aucoin Capri The Neo-Bronzer ($58.00 for 0.74 oz.) contains a pink-peach highlighter, mid-tone rose pink blush, and reddish-brown bronzer that create a a muted, medium rosy mauve with warm undertones and a luminous finish when swirled together. Hourglass Mood Exposure (P, $40.00) is warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Golden Gate (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Baby Love (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Daybreak (503) (P, $46.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Spell Bound (P, $10.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). CoverGirl Medium Rose (DC, $9.99) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Celebrated (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Makeup Geek Puppy Love (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). Makeup Revolution Make Love Instead (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Tarte Prim (LE, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Cheeky Bugger (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Tarte Exposed (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Heart Throb (P, $10.00) is darker (85% similar). Laura Geller Boysenberry (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). Estee Lauder Sensuous Rose (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Kevyn Aucoin Capri The Neo-Bronzer ($58.00 for 0.74 oz.) contains a pink-peach highlighter, mid-tone rose pink blush, and reddish-brown bronzer that...

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Kevyn Aucoin Siena The Neo-Bronzer

Kevyn Aucoin Siena The Neo-Bronzer ($58.00 for 0.74 oz.) consists of a gradient of light, peachy-beige; muted coral; and subdued brown with reddish undertones that swirls and creates a light-medium, peachy-coral with warm undertones and a luminous finish. [written_dupes...

Kevyn Aucoin Siena The Neo-Bronzer ($58.00 for 0.74 oz.) consists of a gradient of light, peachy-beige; muted coral; and subdued brown with reddish...

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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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Kevyn Aucoin The Legacy Makeup Palette

Kevyn Aucoin The Legacy Palette ($165.00 for 0.79 oz.) includes twelve eyeshadows, one highlighter, and one contour powder. My favorite products are the highlighter and contour powders, which will come as no surprise, as I have reviewed them favorably in the past as...

Kevyn Aucoin The Legacy Palette ($165.00 for 0.79 oz.) includes twelve eyeshadows, one highlighter, and one contour powder. My favorite products are...

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Sneak Peek: Kevyn Aucoin The Legacy Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Kevyn Aucoin The Legacy Palette Photos & Swatches

Kevyn Aucoin The Legacy Palette ($165.00 for 0.79 oz.) includes twelve eyeshadows, one highlighter, and one contour powder.

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Kevyn Aucoin The Legacy Palette for Holiday 2015

Kevyn Aucoin The Legacy Palette for Holiday 2015

This palette by Kevyn Aucoin Beauty includes everything you need to sculpt, highlight and define your face, eyes and brows. Designed to work on all skin tones, this full-size collection of 12 classic eyeshadows, The Celestial Powder (which adds a subtle light to your skin) and The Sculpting Powder...

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5 Beautiful Berry-Hued Favorites for Fall

5 Beautiful Berry-Hued Favorites for Fall

For our last of fall favorites, here's a look at some of my top picks for all things berry-hued (which tend to be lip and cheek oriented, as you may notice below).

  1. Kevyn Aucoin Neolita -- a warmer, reddish berry
  2. NARS Vivien -- a muted, rosy berry
  3. Urban Decay Venom -- a shimmering berry
  4. Laura Geller...

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