Smashbox loves to celebrate creativity. This season, they collaborated with California neon artist Meryl Pataky to bring you limited-edition kits, featuring their bestsellers in an array of shades—from bold pops of color to chic neutrals.
Bite Beauty Blondie Multistick ($24.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a light-medium peachy brown with warm undertones and a satin finish. bareMinerals The Close Call (PiP, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar). Tarte Sensual (P, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar). KIKO 106 Beige Rose (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Cheeky (79) (DC, $38.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Video (DC, $26.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Zoeva ND010 (PiP, ) is less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty Honeycomb (DC, $26.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar). ColourPop Magic Wand (P, $7.00) is warmer (95% similar). Becca Amaretto (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Yash (P, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Bow 'n' Arrow (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Zoeva Shy Beauty (P, $11.80) is lighter, more muted, less glossy (85% similar). Chanel Jersey (80) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Doe (DC, $21.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Cherish (P, $19.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Velvet Teddy (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Insanity (DC, $18.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Makeup Geek Bliss (P, $10.00) is lighter, more muted (80% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty No Angel (242) (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Natura (P, $37.00) is darker, less glossy (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Bite Beauty Blondie Multistick ($24.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a light-medium peachy brown with warm undertones and a...
We've just finished reviewing the products from the upcoming MAC x Selena Collection that we were testing, so here's a look at how they stacked up. For official collection information, please see this post. The collection will be available online on September 28th for...
Tarte Color Vibes Eyeshadow Palette ($46.00 for 1.32 oz.) includes 20 eyeshadows arranged into four combinations. I like how they separated the colors, as it gives you a good idea of how to start pairing colors together, but if you want to go rogue, there's nothing stopping...
Tarte Color Vibes Eyeshadow Palette ($46.00 for 1.32 oz.) includes 20 eyeshadows arranged into four combinations. I like how they separated the...
Tarte Limitless Lippies Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint Set ($42.00 for 0.27 fl. oz.) includes eight, miniature-sized Lip Paints; all shades appear to be new (and exclusive) to the set. Full review to come, but here are swatches in the...
Too Faced Grand Hotel Cafe ($49.00 for 1.46 oz.) includes three palettes, each containing six eyeshadows and a cheek color. It is housed in a "hotel" box, and as you might expect if you're familiar with Too Faced, it has good presentation for gift giving. The interior, of...
Editor's note: I spotted a few new sets/kits at Ulta for the holidays, so here they are!
There are nine new Makeup Geek Eyeshadows ($6.00 for 0.064 oz.) for fall! As you might expect, I am buried under holiday palette and kit releases this weekend, so all I can give you are swatches right now, but I'll be testing soon!
