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MAC Dark Desires Collection for Holiday 2015

MAC Dark Desires Collection for Holiday 2015

Bathed in black, fuelled by the darkest desires, rich colours in their deepest versions simmer against a mysterious backdrop with M∙A∙C Dark Desires. As night falls, sinfully delicious lips, sultry stares, and noir-hued nails emerge from the evening’s depths. It never felt so good to be bad.

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MAC Fluidity Collection for Holiday 2015

MAC Fluidity Collection for Holiday 2015

High impact eyes are just a stroke away. M·A·C’s new Fluidline Eye Liner combines your favourite pigmented liner with the versatility of a pen for vivid colour that glides across the lid like liquid ink. The applicator’s ultra fine tip provides a sleek, high-intensity line that’s...

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MAC Frankly Scarlet Blush

MAC Frankly Scarlet Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "vivid rose-red [with a matte finish]." It's a bright, medium red with subtle, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. MAC Red Envy (LE, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Oh My! (LE, $24.00) is warmer (95% similar). Coloured Raine Prove My Loyalty (Blush) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Viseart Coral #3 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Apple Red (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Never Say Never (P, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Sanguine (P, $15.50) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Mochi (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). NARS Queen (LE, $30.00) is lighter, more muted, cooler (85% similar). Rare Beauty Grateful (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, cooler, glossier (85% similar). Chanel Rouge Profond (320) (P, $45.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). NYX Crimson (P, $6.50) is warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). MAC All Year Red (LE, ) is warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Frankly Scarlet Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "vivid rose-red [with a matte finish]." It's a bright, medium red with...

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MAC Evening Rendezvous Lipstick

MAC Evening Rendezvous Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep reddish purple [with a Matte finish]." It's a muted, medium-dark purple with warm pink tones and a semi-matte finish. Sephora Tender Love (55) (P, $14.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Hey, Boy, Hey! (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Dancing Flowers (LE, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar). ColourPop Back Up (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Very Vintage (87) (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Tomboy (P, $12.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). NARS Candy Stripper (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). Bite Beauty #010 (LE, $36.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Saboteur (Left) (LE, ) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Crank (P, $18.00) is cooler, less glossy (85% similar). NARS Silvia (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (85% similar). KVD Beauty Susperia (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). KVD Beauty L.U.V. (P, $20.00) is brighter, cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Urban Decay Bittersweet (DC, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Viper (DC, $6.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Burberry Brilliant Violet (P, $34.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). MAC Up the Amp (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, glossier (80% similar). Pat McGrath Antidote (LE, $38.00) is darker (80% similar). MAC RiRi Boy (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Evening Rendezvous Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep reddish purple [with a Matte...

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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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MAC Full Fuchsia Blush

MAC Full Fuchsia Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "bright intense fuchsia [with a Frost finish]." It's a bold, bright, medium fuchsia-pink with strong, blue undertones and a fine shimmer-sheen. MAC Azalea (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Pegacorn (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop More, Please (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Coeur Battant (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Let's Be Friends (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Wayne Goss Shocking (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Jilted (P, ) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Crush on Cupid (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, glossier (85% similar). ColourPop Flamenco (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Sephora I'm Shocked (09) (P, $14.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Pie (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Kosas 8th Muse (High Intensity) (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer, glossier (85% similar). MAC Dollymix (P, $24.00) is lighter (80% similar). Rare Beauty Nearly Rose (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Full Fuchsia Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "bright intense fuchsia [with a Frost finish]." It's a bold, bright, medium...

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Top 10: Luminous Blushes (Warm-Toned Edition)

Top 10: Luminous Blushes (Warm-Toned Edition)

If you've followed my favorites, you'll know that I favor more shimmery blush, and specifically, luminous blush. The kind of shimmer that doesn't read frosted or metallic but more of glowing sheen. Here are some of my favorites of the moment!

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MAC Love Joy Mineralize Blush

MAC Love Joy Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "warm mid-toen brown with gold pearl." It's a muted, medium-dark brown with subtle reddish tones and soft, gold shimmer. MAC Pleasure Model (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). NARS Liberation (Right) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Canaille (89) (LE, $45.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Elegance (370) (P, $45.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Jersey (80) (P, $45.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Takeover (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Glow With It (P, $42.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Sweet As Cocoa (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Perfectly Lit (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). NARS Cheek Studio III (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Guerlain #02 (P, $53.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Cheek Pollen (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Tint (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). NARS Summer Dual Intensity Blush IV (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). theBalm Balm Desert (P, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Patrick Ta She's So LA (Powder) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Love Joy Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "warm mid-toen brown with gold pearl." ...

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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 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). NARS Devotee (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). bareMinerals The Love Affair (LE, $26.00) is darker (95% 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). 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). Chanel Dentelle Precieuse (LE, $80.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Highlighter (LE, $34.00) is warmer (95% 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). Stila Sending My Love Highlighter (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Starstruck (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (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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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). Dior Poison Matte (962) (P, $48.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Neolita (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% 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). Anastasia Velvet (PiP, ) is warmer (95% 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). 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). 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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