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Makeup Geek x Kathleen Lights Highlighter Palette

Makeup Geek x Kathleen Lights Highlighter Palette ($39.00 for 0.75 oz.) has three warm-toned highlighters--peachy gold, rosy pink, golden bronze--that leans toward the more extreme of highlighters, as they're very shimmery and produce a strong sheen when applied. They are...

Makeup Geek x Kathleen Lights Highlighter Palette ($39.00 for 0.75 oz.) has three warm-toned highlighters--peachy gold, rosy pink, golden bronze--that...

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Makeup Geek x Kathleen Lights Highlighter Palette Now Available

Makeup Geek x Kathleen Lights Highlighter Palette Now Available

Makeup Geek has partnered with popular beauty vlogger KathleenLights to bring you a limited-edition highlighter palette that includes three exclusive shades lovingly created by Kathleen

“I'm so happy and in love with this highlight palette! I wanted to create three wearable shades that suit every...

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Round-up: Makeup Geek Blushes Overview + Report Card

Round-up: Makeup Geek Blushes Overview + Report Card

Makeup Geek Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) released 20 shades in an updated formula, and there were some winners and some so-so shades. For the most part, ones that fell short were sheerer (sheer to medium in coverage) rather than the pigmented as described. Most of the...

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Makeup Geek Spell Bound Blush

Makeup Geek Spell Bound Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a soft, medium pink with warm undertones and a matte finish. NARS Illusive (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Nude Venus II (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Physicians Formula Natural (P, $12.99) is lighter (90% similar). Chantecaille Bliss (LE, $44.00) is lighter (90% similar). Jouer Rose Petal (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Hourglass Surreal Effect (LE, $40.00) is brighter (90% similar). LORAC Wavelength (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Daybreak (503) (P, $46.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Mocha (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Delilah (Light) (DC, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Main Squeeze (P, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Capri (P, $58.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Sweet Enough (P, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Shiseido Twilight Hour (02) (P, $29.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Tinge (PiP, $23.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). KIKO 109 Candy Rose (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Spell Bound (DC, $9.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). Benefit Dandelion (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Blushbaby (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Violet Argente (Blush) (LE, $60.00) is brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Spell Bound Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a soft, medium pink with warm undertones and a matte finish. NARS Illusive (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Nude Venus II (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Physicians Formula Natural (P, $12.99) is lighter (90% similar). Chantecaille Bliss (LE, $44.00) is lighter (90% similar). Jouer Rose Petal (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Hourglass Surreal Effect (LE, $40.00) is brighter (90% similar). LORAC Wavelength (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Daybreak (503) (P, $46.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Mocha (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Delilah (Light) (DC, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Main Squeeze (P, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Capri (P, $58.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Sweet Enough (P, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Shiseido Twilight Hour (02) (P, $29.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Tinge (PiP, $23.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). KIKO 109 Candy Rose (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Spell Bound (DC, $9.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). Benefit Dandelion (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Blushbaby (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Violet Argente (Blush) (LE, $60.00) is brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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Makeup Geek Romance Blush

Makeup Geek Romance Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium, peach-pink with warm undertones and a gold, frosted finish. Stila Peach Shimmer (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC New Romance (P, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Glow #4 (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Valiant (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Jolly (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Strapped (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Benefit Sugarbomb (2020) (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Benefit CORALista (Palette) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Honeymoon (DC, $9.99) is less shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Papa Don't Peach (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Benefit Sugarbomb (PiP, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Party Foul (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Zoeva Palace Door (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Ciate Summer Love (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). LORAC Unimaginable (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Makeup Geek Romance (DC, $9.99) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Who's Your Poppy (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Cover FX Soft Peach (Right) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Romance Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium, peach-pink with warm undertones and a gold, frosted finish. [written_dupes...

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Makeup Geek Puppy Love Blush

Makeup Geek Puppy Love Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium mauve-y brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. Physicians Formula Plum Rose (P, $12.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Unearthed (LE, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop I Need Space (DC, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Royal (LE, $29.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Sur (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). LORAC Cinematic (P, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Ven Conmigo (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Blushbaby (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Exposed (P, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Seduce (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Risque (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Capri (P, $58.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Bite Beauty Cashew (P, $24.00) is darker, glossier (85% similar). KIKO 105 Dark Rose (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Pink Sand (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Laura Mercier Chai (P, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Puppy Love Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium mauve-y brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. [written_dupes...

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Makeup Geek Main Squeeze Blush

Makeup Geek Main Squeeze Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a matte finish. MAC At Dusk (LE, $31.00) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Rose (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Guerlain Morning Rose (P, $52.00) is lighter (95% similar). Clinique Blush Pop (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Modest Blush (LE, $29.00) is cooler (95% similar). KIKO 109 Candy Rose (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Glossier Puff (P, $18.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Naked Cherry #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Catrice La Vie En Rose (P, $5.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Desert Rose (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Milani Pink Play #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chantecaille Bliss (LE, $44.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dior Bal (250) (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Spell Bound (P, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Underrated (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Coast to Coast (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Physicians Formula Natural (P, $12.99) is lighter (90% similar). Milani Berry Rays #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Blossom (P, $15.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Jouer Rose Petal (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Main Squeeze Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a matte finish. MAC At Dusk (LE, $31.00) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Rose (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Guerlain Morning Rose (P, $52.00) is lighter (95% similar). Clinique Blush Pop (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Modest Blush (LE, $29.00) is cooler (95% similar). KIKO 109 Candy Rose (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Glossier Puff (P, $18.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Naked Cherry #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Catrice La Vie En Rose (P, $5.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Desert Rose (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Milani Pink Play #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chantecaille Bliss (LE, $44.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dior Bal (250) (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Spell Bound (P, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Underrated (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Coast to Coast (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Physicians Formula Natural (P, $12.99) is lighter (90% similar). Milani Berry Rays #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Blossom (P, $15.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Jouer Rose Petal (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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Makeup Geek Infatuation Blush

Makeup Geek Infatuation Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium brown with warm, orange undertones and a mostly matte finish. NARS Dream Place (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Surratt Beauty Chaleur (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar). Zoeva Burning Up (P, $11.80) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Bad Girl Gone Good (LE, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Pleasure Model (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Spot Me (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Fashion District (LE, $12.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). The Estee Edit First Lover (01) (P, $28.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). MAC I'm Not Blushing (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Iconic London Fresh Faced (P, $27.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Get Lost (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Destiny (61) (DC, $38.00) is less shimmery, warmer, glossier (90% similar). Victoria Beckham Beauty Playground (P, $42.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Roosevelt (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler, glossier (90% similar). Makeup Geek Infatuation (DC, $9.99) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Kiss Kiss (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). By Terry Savannah Love #5 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Spin Off (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Instant Crush (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). By Terry Tropical Sunset #6 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Infatuation Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium brown with warm, orange undertones and a mostly matte finish. NARS Dream Place (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Surratt Beauty Chaleur (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar). Zoeva Burning Up (P, $11.80) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Bad Girl Gone Good (LE, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Pleasure Model (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Spot Me (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Fashion District (LE, $12.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). The Estee Edit First Lover (01) (P, $28.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). MAC I'm Not Blushing (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Iconic London Fresh Faced (P, $27.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Get Lost (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Destiny (61) (DC, $38.00) is less shimmery, warmer, glossier (90% similar). Victoria Beckham Beauty Playground (P, $42.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Roosevelt (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler, glossier (90% similar). Makeup Geek Infatuation (DC, $9.99) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Kiss Kiss (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). By Terry Savannah Love #5 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Spin Off (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Instant Crush (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). By Terry Tropical Sunset #6 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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Makeup Geek Desire Blush

Makeup Geek Desire Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a deep, reddish plum with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. Anastasia Blackberry (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Cover FX Sweet Mulberry (Left) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever S502 (P, $23.00) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Infrared (P, $23.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Biscotti (P, $24.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Corolline (P, $15.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Cool Plum (61) (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Restores Dazzle (LE, $21.00) is cooler, glossier (85% similar). Giorgio Armani Cool Mauve (50) (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). elf Frequent Flyer (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Fever (P, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Sweet Cinnamon (PiP, $12.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Phytosurgence Condensate (P, $17.07) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Chanel Plum Attraction (LE, $45.00) is warmer (80% similar). Rare Beauty Faith (P, $23.00)(80% similar). Phytosurgence Exothermic (P, $17.07) is warmer (80% similar). NARS Debbie Harry Blush (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Desire Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a deep, reddish plum with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. Anastasia Blackberry (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Cover FX Sweet Mulberry (Left) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever S502 (P, $23.00) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Infrared (P, $23.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Biscotti (P, $24.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Corolline (P, $15.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Cool Plum (61) (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Restores Dazzle (LE, $21.00) is cooler, glossier (85% similar). Giorgio Armani Cool Mauve (50) (P, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). elf Frequent Flyer (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Fever (P, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Sweet Cinnamon (PiP, $12.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Phytosurgence Condensate (P, $17.07) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Chanel Plum Attraction (LE, $45.00) is warmer (80% similar). Rare Beauty Faith (P, $23.00)(80% similar). Phytosurgence Exothermic (P, $17.07) is warmer (80% similar). NARS Debbie Harry Blush (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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Makeup Geek Covet Blush

Makeup Geek Covet Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark, coral-red with warm undertones and a barely-there golden sheen. Tom Ford Beauty Ravish (P, $60.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC Gleeful (P, $29.00) is brighter, cooler (95% similar). Huda Beauty Sassy Saffron (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Brioche (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Rose (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Phytosurgence Sublimate (P, $17.07) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Bite Beauty Cerise (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, glossier (90% similar). Patrick Ta She's Baked (Powder) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Ravish (Discontinued) (DC, $60.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Out There (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Fleet Fast (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Buxom Dolly (P, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Anastasia Velvet (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Rouge Profond (320) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Malice (71) (P, $45.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Autoerotique (LE, $31.00) is lighter (85% similar). Hourglass Surreal Halo (LE, $40.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Sydney Grace Tangled (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Isadora (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Clinique Ginger Pop (01) (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Covet Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark, coral-red with warm undertones and a barely-there golden sheen. [written_dupes...

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