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Sneak Peek: Urban Decay Fall 2016 Moondust Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Urban Decay Fall 2016 Moondust Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

There are eight new shades of Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadows ($21.00 for 0.05 oz.) available exclusively at Urban Decay's website. Here's a look at swatches with full reviews to come!

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Sneak Peek: MAC Bangin' Brilliant Lipsticks (Frosts) Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: MAC Bangin' Brilliant Lipsticks (Frosts) Photos & Swatches

Here are ten shades of lipstick from the MAC Bangin' Brilliant Collection -- these were the Frost finish shades that were delayed when the collection initially released. Full reviews to come per usual!

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Dior #001 Diorskin Nude Air Luminizer

Dior #001 Diorskin Nude Air Luminizer ($56.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a light, golden beige with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. Glossier Play Platinum Rose (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). Pat McGrath Nude Nectar (LE, $48.00) is warmer (95% similar). Lancome Rose Twinkle #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Sleek MakeUP Equinox (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Medium-Deep #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Dior Precious Rocks (001) (DC, $56.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Lunar Nude (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Chanel Or Rose (LE, $70.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Yummy Cookies (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tarte Snow Kissed (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Lantern Fest (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Sun Light (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Tell All (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals The Love Affair (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Beauty Beam #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Milk Makeup Blitzed (P, $28.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay NSFW (LE, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Stargazer (P, $39.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Smashbox Shimmer (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dior #001 Diorskin Nude Air Luminizer ($56.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a light, golden beige with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. [written_dupes...

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Sneak Peek: Chanel Fall 2016 Collection Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Chanel Fall 2016 Collection Photos & Swatches

Here's a look at the new Chanel Fall 2016 Collection. I'm working on testing everything now and will have reviews shortly. These are all of the pieces I purchased for review, and I did not purchase things like the eyeliners/lip liners.

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Makeup Revolution Golden Days Vivid Baked Bronzer Powder

Makeup Revolution Golden Days Vivid Baked Bronzer Powder ($6.00 for 0.45 oz.) is a medium brown with warm, reddish undertones and a warm, golden, metallic sheen. Becca Sunrise Waves (P, $38.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Hourglass Filtered Bronze Light (LE, $52.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Suqqu Hanachaori (02) (P, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Bronze Dynasty (LE, $4.99) is less shimmery (90% similar). Clinique Sunkissed Pop (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Satin Shimmer (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Palm Beach Ready (P, $4.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze (Original) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Essence Bespoke (P, $2.99) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Cover FX Sunkissed Bronze (Right) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Makeup Revolution Ready to Go (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). L'Oreal Light (01) (P, $14.99) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Seductive Beauty (Bronze) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Radiant Light Rosy (P, $35.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Jet Set (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Natasha Denona Bronze (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Queen's Land (LE, $4.99) is warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Revolution Golden Days Vivid Baked Bronzer Powder ($6.00 for 0.45 oz.) is a medium brown with warm, reddish undertones and a warm, golden,...

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NARS Talia Contour Blush Duo

NARS Talia Contour Blush ($42.00 for 0.28 oz.) is one of two new, permanent highlighting/contour duos for fall. The highlighting shade in the duos tends to be mostly matte, so it is not your typical shimmery, glowy highlighter. Talia adds a solid choice for medium and...

NARS Talia Contour Blush ($42.00 for 0.28 oz.) is one of two new, permanent highlighting/contour duos for fall. The highlighting shade in the duos...

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MAC Fashion Punch, Lots of Laughs, Short & Snappy Lipglasses

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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