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Makeup Geek Love Letter Blush

Makeup Geek Love Letter Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark lavender purple with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. Estee Lauder Audacious Plum (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Clinique Pansy Pop (P, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Rain (LE, $8.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (80% similar). Giorgio Armani Cool Mauve (50) (P, $38.00) is warmer (80% similar). Cover FX Sweet Mulberry (Left) (PiP, ) is darker (80% similar). Bite Beauty Nectar (P, $24.00) is cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Love Letter Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark lavender purple with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish....

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Makeup Geek Summer Fling Blush

Makeup Geek Summer Fling Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium orange with warm, red undertones and a matte finish. Rare Beauty Nearly Apricot (P, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Get Leid (P, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Peach Poison (Left) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Surratt Beauty Peau de Pêche (P, $32.00) is brighter (95% similar). ColourPop Main Chick (DC, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop She's in Bold (LE, $8.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Fame (LE, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Summer Fling (DC, $9.99) is brighter, more pigmented (90% similar). Anastasia Ginger (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Bonus (DC, $8.00) is brighter (90% similar). NARS Bounty (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Moira Steady (P, $8.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Persimmon (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). By Terry Tropical Sunset #1 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Stop It (LE, $8.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop She Devil (LE, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Kosas Helios (Blush) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Samson (Shade) (DC, ) is cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Warm Coral (30) (P, $38.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). OFRA Ollie Need is Love (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Summer Fling Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium orange with warm, red undertones and a matte finish. Rare Beauty Nearly Apricot (P, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Get Leid (P, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Peach Poison (Left) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Surratt Beauty Peau de Pêche (P, $32.00) is brighter (95% similar). ColourPop Main Chick (DC, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop She's in Bold (LE, $8.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Fame (LE, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Summer Fling (DC, $9.99) is brighter, more pigmented (90% similar). Anastasia Ginger (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Bonus (DC, $8.00) is brighter (90% similar). NARS Bounty (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Moira Steady (P, $8.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Persimmon (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). By Terry Tropical Sunset #1 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Stop It (LE, $8.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop She Devil (LE, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Kosas Helios (Blush) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Samson (Shade) (DC, ) is cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Warm Coral (30) (P, $38.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). OFRA Ollie Need is Love (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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Makeup Geek Valentine Blush

Makeup Geek Valentine Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with cooler undertones and a mostly matte finish. Urban Decay Nooner (Blush) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Bite Beauty Lotus (P, $24.00) is brighter (95% similar). Too Faced Skyline (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Benefit Hervana (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever B212 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). theBalm Down Boy (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever S214 (P, $23.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Milani Pink Play #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop At Frost Sight (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tarte Flush (P, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Noodle (DC, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Zoeva PK030 (P, ) is lighter (85% similar). KIKO 110 Bright Pink (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Too Faced Sweet Pink (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Makeup Geek Rendezvous (DC, $9.99) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Olive (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Pink Sprinkles (LE, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Dollface (P, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Native Blush (-, )(85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Ombre (LE, $55.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Valentine Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with cooler undertones and a mostly matte finish. Urban Decay Nooner (Blush) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Bite Beauty Lotus (P, $24.00) is brighter (95% similar). Too Faced Skyline (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Benefit Hervana (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever B212 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). theBalm Down Boy (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever S214 (P, $23.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Milani Pink Play #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop At Frost Sight (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tarte Flush (P, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Noodle (DC, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Zoeva PK030 (P, ) is lighter (85% similar). KIKO 110 Bright Pink (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Too Faced Sweet Pink (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Makeup Geek Rendezvous (DC, $9.99) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Olive (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Pink Sprinkles (LE, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Dollface (P, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Native Blush (-, )(85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Ombre (LE, $55.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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Sneak Peek: Makeup Geek Blushes Photos & Swatches (2016)

Sneak Peek: Makeup Geek Blushes Photos & Swatches (2016)

A few days ago, Makeup Geek Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) launched with an updated formula and in 20 shades, which expands on the previous shade range (about half of the previously existing shades are MIA from the new range). I'll have full reviews as I work through testing...

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Makeup Geek Chit Chat, Pillow Talk, Toxic, Rebel, Hot Pants Eyeshadows

Shades Reviewed

Makeup Geek Chit Chat Eyeshadow
Chit Chat
C+

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Makeup Geek Pillow Talk Eyeshadow
Pillow Talk
B-

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Makeup Geek Toxic Eyeshadow
Toxic
B+

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Makeup Geek Rebel Eyeshadow
Rebel
C+

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Makeup Geek Hot Pants Eyeshadow
Hot Pants
A-

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Makeup Geek Fashion Addict, Tuscan Sun, Hopscotch, Sand Dollar, Taboo Eyeshadows

Shades Reviewed

Makeup Geek Fashion Addict Eyeshadow
Fashion Addict
D+

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Makeup Geek Tuscan Sun Eyeshadow
Tuscan Sun
C

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Makeup Geek Hopscotch Eyeshadow
Hopscotch
D+

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Makeup Geek Sand Dollar Eyeshadow
Sand Dollar
C+

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Makeup Geek Taboo Eyeshadow
Taboo
F

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Makeup Geek Anarchy, Casino, Sin City, Venom Eyeshadows

Shades Reviewed

Makeup Geek Anarchy Eyeshadow
Anarchy
B+

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Makeup Geek Casino Eyeshadow
Casino
A-

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Makeup Geek Sin City Eyeshadow
Sin City
A-

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Makeup Geek Venom Eyeshadow
Venom
A

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Makeup Geek Tiki Hut, Wild West, Brownie Points, Friend Zone Eyeshadows

Makeup Geek Full Spectrum Eyeliners (Part 2)

Shades Reviewed

Makeup Geek Cobalt Full Spectrum Eyeliner Pencil
Cobalt
C

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Makeup Geek Mint Full Spectrum Eyeliner Pencil
Mint
B-

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Makeup Geek Ocean Full Spectrum Eyeliner Pencil
Ocean
C

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Makeup Geek Orchid Full Spectrum Eyeliner Pencil
Orchid
B

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Makeup Geek Royal Full Spectrum Eyeliner Pencil
Royal
D

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Sneak Peek: Makeup Geek Spring 2016 Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Makeup Geek Spring 2016 Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

For spring, there are 18 new shades of Makeup Geek Eyeshadows ($6.00 for 0.064 oz.) that have been added to the permanent range. Two (Casino and Sin City) were released in a palette previously. Below, please see swatches! I intend to review these as soon as I can.

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