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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 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). MAC Scene to Be Seen (Inner) (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery (90% 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). NARS Fervor (Right) (PiP, ) is warmer (85% 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). MAC Sweet As Cocoa (P, $24.00) is more muted, cooler (80% similar). MAC Margin (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (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 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). MAC Scene to Be Seen (Inner) (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery (90% 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). NARS Fervor (Right) (PiP, ) is warmer (85% 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). MAC Sweet As Cocoa (P, $24.00) is more muted, cooler (80% similar). MAC Margin (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (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). 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). ColourPop More, Please (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Se Pomponner (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Plumagranate (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Grapevine #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted, 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). 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). ColourPop More, Please (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Se Pomponner (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Plumagranate (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Grapevine #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted, 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). 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). 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). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Deep Throat (PiP, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Chanel Tweed Coralline (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Chanel Sunkiss Ribbon (LE, $70.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Sydney Grace Summer Love (P, $9.00) 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). 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). 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). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Deep Throat (PiP, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Chanel Tweed Coralline (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Chanel Sunkiss Ribbon (LE, $70.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Sydney Grace Summer Love (P, $9.00) 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 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). 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). Lethal Cosmetics Sanguine (P, $15.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Dior 999 (P, $48.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC News Flash! (P, $16.00) is lighter (95% 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 Adobe Brick (LE, $24.00) is warmer (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). 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). Lethal Cosmetics Sanguine (P, $15.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Dior 999 (P, $48.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC News Flash! (P, $16.00) is lighter (95% 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 Adobe Brick (LE, $24.00) is warmer (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). 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). Chanel Sakura (87) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). By Terry Savannah Love #1 (LE, ) is 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). Guerlain Smile (Right) (LE, $52.00) is more shimmery (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). 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). Makeup Geek Spell Bound (DC, $9.99) is warmer (85% similar). Catrice La Vie En Rose (P, $5.99) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (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). 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). Chanel Sakura (87) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). By Terry Savannah Love #1 (LE, ) is 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). Guerlain Smile (Right) (LE, $52.00) is more shimmery (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). 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). Makeup Geek Spell Bound (DC, $9.99) is warmer (85% similar). Catrice La Vie En Rose (P, $5.99) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (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. 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). Viseart Coral #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Fruit Stand (DC, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). Flower Beauty Melon (P, $9.99) is warmer, glossier (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). NARS Peep Show (LE, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Intonation (69) (DC, $38.00) is glossier (90% similar). NARS Crave (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Luv Me Not (LE, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Painted Canyon (LE, $24.00) is more muted (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Paradise Lust (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Clinique Ginger Pop (01) (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Natasha Denona Coral (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop RomCom (DC, $12.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Make Up For Ever B316 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Autoerotique (LE, $31.00) is lighter, more muted (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. 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). Viseart Coral #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Fruit Stand (DC, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). Flower Beauty Melon (P, $9.99) is warmer, glossier (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). NARS Peep Show (LE, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Intonation (69) (DC, $38.00) is glossier (90% similar). NARS Crave (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Luv Me Not (LE, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Painted Canyon (LE, $24.00) is more muted (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Paradise Lust (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Clinique Ginger Pop (01) (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Natasha Denona Coral (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop RomCom (DC, $12.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Make Up For Ever B316 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Autoerotique (LE, $31.00) is lighter, more muted (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. ColourPop Bon Voyage (P, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Golden Rinse (LE, $35.50) is warmer (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). 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). MAC Harmony (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). Burberry Dark Earthy (P, $42.00) is darker, warmer (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. ColourPop Bon Voyage (P, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Golden Rinse (LE, $35.50) is warmer (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). 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). MAC Harmony (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). Burberry Dark Earthy (P, $42.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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