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5 Shades of Serenity
5 Shades of Serenity
Here's the second shade chosen for Color of the Year, "Serenity." It'll be interesting to see this color incorporated into just about every mainstream brand's releases in 2016, because it's a difficult color to do well. Pastels in general can be tricky, and shades of this kind of periwinkle blue...
5 Shades of Rose Quartz
5 Shades of Rose Quartz
Not one but two shades were selected as "Color of the Year" by Pantone for 2016. Their decision of choosing two hues, a pastel blue and pink, commonly associated as gender-specific colors, was explained as, "In many parts of the world we are experiencing a gender blur as it relates to fashion, which...
NYX Deep Plum HD Blush
NYX Deep Plum HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy copper with warm undertones and a satin finish. NARS Lovejoy (P, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Scene to Be Seen (Inner) (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Make You Mine (P, $23.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals The Indecent Proposal (PiP, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). NYX Bronzed (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Fervor (Right) (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Contour (Softcore) (LE, $60.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Unearthed (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Marsala (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Stylish Me (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Sweet As Cocoa (P, $24.00) is more muted, cooler (80% similar). MAC Margin (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Clinique Fig Pop (P, $21.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). Lancome Rosegold Lights (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (80% similar). Buxom Dolly (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Cognac (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
NYX Deep Plum HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy copper with warm undertones and a satin finish. NARS Lovejoy (P, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Scene to Be Seen (Inner) (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Make You Mine (P, $23.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals The Indecent Proposal (PiP, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). NYX Bronzed (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Fervor (Right) (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Contour (Softcore) (LE, $60.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Unearthed (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Marsala (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Stylish Me (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Sweet As Cocoa (P, $24.00) is more muted, cooler (80% similar). MAC Margin (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Clinique Fig Pop (P, $21.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). Lancome Rosegold Lights (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (80% similar). Buxom Dolly (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Cognac (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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Read Review NYX Electro HD Blush
NYX Electro HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. NARS Desire (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Heavenly (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Pegacorn (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop More, Please (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora I'm Shocked (09) (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Savage (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Vivid (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Pie (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Florida (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Grapevine #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Surratt Beauty Se Pomponner (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Plumagranate (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Crush on Cupid (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (80% similar). MAC Dollymix (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
NYX Electro HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. NARS Desire (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Heavenly (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Pegacorn (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop More, Please (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora I'm Shocked (09) (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Savage (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Vivid (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Pie (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Florida (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Grapevine #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Surratt Beauty Se Pomponner (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Plumagranate (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Crush on Cupid (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (80% similar). MAC Dollymix (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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Read Review NYX Summer HD Blush
NYX Summer HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and gold pearl. Make Up For Ever B314 (P, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset (P, $38.00) is more muted (95% similar). Smith and Cult Universal Peach (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Blush (LE, $60.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Petal Power (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Electra (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Laura Geller Papaya (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar). NARS Fetishized (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Peach (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Coco Code (LE, $70.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Pearlescent Pink (P, $2.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Hard Party (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Physicians Formula Warm (P, $11.99) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Fox (DC, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Deep Throat (PiP, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Milani Dolce Pink (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Lines & Last Night (502) (P, $42.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
NYX Summer HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and gold pearl. Make Up For Ever B314 (P, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset (P, $38.00) is more muted (95% similar). Smith and Cult Universal Peach (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Blush (LE, $60.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Petal Power (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Electra (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Laura Geller Papaya (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar). NARS Fetishized (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Peach (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Coco Code (LE, $70.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Pearlescent Pink (P, $2.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Hard Party (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Physicians Formula Warm (P, $11.99) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Fox (DC, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Deep Throat (PiP, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Milani Dolce Pink (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Lines & Last Night (502) (P, $42.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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NYX Crimson HD Blush
NYX Crimson HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium red with warm, orange undertones and a satin shimmer. MAC Contrary (LE, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Oh My! (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Sanguine (P, $15.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Rare Beauty Grateful (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Poppy Passion (P, $34.00) is more muted (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Profond (320) (P, $45.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Zoeva Underneath the Gold (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC News Flash! (P, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Dior 999 (P, $48.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Adobe Brick (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #3 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Fira (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Slowburn (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Erotic (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Frankly Scarlet (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Exhibit A (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Burnt Pepper (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #4 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
NYX Crimson HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium red with warm, orange undertones and a satin shimmer. MAC Contrary (LE, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Oh My! (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Sanguine (P, $15.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Rare Beauty Grateful (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Poppy Passion (P, $34.00) is more muted (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Profond (320) (P, $45.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Zoeva Underneath the Gold (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC News Flash! (P, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Dior 999 (P, $48.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Adobe Brick (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #3 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Fira (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Slowburn (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Erotic (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Frankly Scarlet (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Exhibit A (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Burnt Pepper (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #4 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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Read Review NYX Hamptons HD Blush
NYX Hamptons HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a luminous sheen. Hourglass Surreal Effect (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). NARS Swindle (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Smile (Right) (LE, $52.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Tres Fab (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Sugar or Syrup (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Bal (250) (P, $48.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Launch Away (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Fervor (Left) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). By Terry Savannah Love #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Sakura (87) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Pink Sand #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Wayne Goss Blushing (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Benefit Dandelion (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Lesson in Love (LE, $24.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Catrice La Vie En Rose (P, $5.99) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Makeup Geek Spell Bound (DC, $9.99) is warmer (85% similar). Too Faced So Peachy (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Electra (LE, $40.00) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Sunset (LE, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar). Jouer Rose Petal (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
NYX Hamptons HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a luminous sheen. Hourglass Surreal Effect (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). NARS Swindle (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Smile (Right) (LE, $52.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Tres Fab (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Sugar or Syrup (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Bal (250) (P, $48.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Launch Away (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Fervor (Left) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). By Terry Savannah Love #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Sakura (87) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Pink Sand #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Wayne Goss Blushing (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Benefit Dandelion (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Lesson in Love (LE, $24.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Catrice La Vie En Rose (P, $5.99) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Makeup Geek Spell Bound (DC, $9.99) is warmer (85% similar). Too Faced So Peachy (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Electra (LE, $40.00) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Sunset (LE, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar). Jouer Rose Petal (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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Read Review NYX Tuscan HD Blush
NYX Tuscan (07) HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a bold, bright coral-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. Viseart Coral #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Fruit Stand (DC, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). Chanel Duo N. 02 (Bottom) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). theBalm Toile (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Guerlain Coral Blush (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Flower Beauty Melon (P, $9.99) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Make Up For Ever B316 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Smashbox Geranium (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Anastasia Scorching (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Flush (Discontinued) (DC, $60.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Intonation (69) (DC, $38.00) is glossier (90% similar). NARS Peep Show (LE, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Crave (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Painted Canyon (LE, $24.00) is more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Luv Me Not (LE, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Clinique Ginger Pop (01) (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Paradise Lust (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Natasha Denona Coral (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop RomCom (DC, $12.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). KIKO 107 Tomato (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
NYX Tuscan (07) HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a bold, bright coral-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. Viseart Coral #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Fruit Stand (DC, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). Chanel Duo N. 02 (Bottom) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). theBalm Toile (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Guerlain Coral Blush (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Flower Beauty Melon (P, $9.99) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). Make Up For Ever B316 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Smashbox Geranium (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Anastasia Scorching (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Flush (Discontinued) (DC, $60.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Intonation (69) (DC, $38.00) is glossier (90% similar). NARS Peep Show (LE, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Crave (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Painted Canyon (LE, $24.00) is more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Luv Me Not (LE, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Clinique Ginger Pop (01) (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Paradise Lust (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Natasha Denona Coral (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop RomCom (DC, $12.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). KIKO 107 Tomato (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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Read Review NYX Nude 'tude HD Blush
NYX Nude 'tude (02) HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a meduim brown with soft, warm undertones and a satin finish. MAC Golden Rinse (LE, $35.50) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Bon Voyage (P, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Matte Bronze (P, $28.00) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Terra (P, $68.00) is darker (90% similar). By Terry Tropical Sunset #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Desert Days (P, $48.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Bronzer (LE, $34.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze (Original) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Harmony (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). Burberry Dark Earthy (P, $42.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). NARS San Juan (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). NARS Zen (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Video (DC, $26.00) is cooler (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
NYX Nude 'tude (02) HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a meduim brown with soft, warm undertones and a satin finish. MAC Golden Rinse (LE, $35.50) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Bon Voyage (P, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Matte Bronze (P, $28.00) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Terra (P, $68.00) is darker (90% similar). By Terry Tropical Sunset #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Desert Days (P, $48.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Bronzer (LE, $34.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze (Original) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Harmony (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). Burberry Dark Earthy (P, $42.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). NARS San Juan (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). NARS Zen (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Video (DC, $26.00) is cooler (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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