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Lancome Glowing Lights Glow Subtil Silky Creme Highlighter

Lancome Glowing Lights Glow Subtil Silky Creme Highlighter ($30.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium, rosy copper with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. Rare Beauty Flaunt (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). ColourPop Wisp (P, $10.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Royal Challenge (LE, $42.00) is lighter (95% similar). Burberry No. 04 Rose Gold (P, $68.00) is cooler (95% similar). Jouer Topaz (P, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Butterfly Beach (P, $10.00) is warmer (90% similar). Becca Rose Gold (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Padded Down (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Phytosurgence Dew of Dawn (P, $26.01) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Dima's Glow (LE, $42.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Afternoon Glow (P, $48.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Might Be (P, $10.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Flare for the Dramatic (LE, $42.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Smashbox Blow a Fuse Pearl (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Dew Drop (P, $7.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Flare (P, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Galet (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Champagne Heist (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Cover FX Sunlight (P, $42.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Cover FX Rose Gold (P, $42.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Lancome Glowing Lights Glow Subtil Silky Creme Highlighter ($30.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium, rosy copper with...

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Round-up: MAC Vamplify Lipglosses (July 2016)

Round-up: MAC Vamplify Lipglosses (July 2016)

Online on July 7th (in-stores on July 14th), there are 16 shades of MAC Vamplify Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.14 fl. oz.) releasing, with about half of them being repromotes. Some shades are very pigmented while others are semi-opaque, and some shades apply evenly while others are more...

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Sneak Peek: NARS Fall 2016 Collection Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: NARS Fall 2016 Collection Photos & Swatches

Debuting July 15th online and at NARS Boutiques, the NARS Fall 2016 Collection has a little bit for eyes, cheeks, and lips. Only one shade (Infatuated Red) was noted as limited edition in the press release, so everything else should be permanent. It is great to...

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Sneak Peek: MAC Bangin' Brilliant Blushes & Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: MAC Bangin' Brilliant Blushes & Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

Here's a quick peek at the new and permanent blushes (all five) and powder eyeshadows (12 of 14) from the MAC Bangin' Brilliant Collection. The blushes are actually eyeshadow-sized (I double-checked that!) and will be the same price as the eyeshadows.

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MAC With Gusto, Sway to the Sound, Saucy Miss, Acting on Impulse Vamplify Lipglosses

Makeup Geek Rendezvous Blush

Makeup Geek Rendezvous Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a bold, bright, medium-dark pinky-plum with subtle, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. ColourPop Thames (LE, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar). Sephora I'm Quite Tipsy (08) (P, $14.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Prom Princess (LE, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Rendezvous (DC, $9.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Milani Love Potion (07) (P, $8.99) is brighter (90% similar). Sephora Hey Jealousy (17) (P, $14.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Nooner (Blush) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Rose (DC, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Naked on the Run Blush (-, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Bred for Beauty (LE, ) is brighter, less pigmented (90% similar). MAC Let's Be Friends (LE, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Edward Bess Bed of Roses (P, $43.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Peaches & Cream (LE, $24.00) is brighter (90% similar). Jouer Seduce Me (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). Guerlain Cherry (02) (LE, $42.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Makeup Geek Hanky Panky (DC, $9.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). KVD Beauty Morticia (Shade) (DC, ) is warmer (85% similar). NARS Angelika (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Clinique Berry Pop (03) (P, $21.00) is brighter (90% similar). Smith and Cult Cool Plum (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Makeup Geek Rendezvous Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a bold, bright, medium-dark pinky-plum with subtle, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish....

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Round-up: Urban Decay Metallized Vice Lipsticks Overview

Round-up: Urban Decay Metallized Vice Lipsticks Overview

Urban Decay Metallized Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is supposed to be like the Cream finish, just with added pearl. They're more like a hybrid between Cream and Sheer Shimmer, as they had more slip and were thinner compared to the Creams, overall. Some shades were...

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Round-up: Urban Decay Mega Matte Vice Lipsticks Overview

Round-up: Urban Decay Mega Matte Vice Lipsticks Overview

Urban Decay Mega Matte Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is the most matte finish of the six. They tended to have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation with a firmer, denser consistency that sometimes dragged or tugged at the lips. The formula was thinner and clingier on...

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Round-up: Urban Decay Cream Vice Lipsticks Overview

Round-up: Urban Decay Cream Vice Lipsticks Overview

Urban Decay Cream Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) encompasses the most shades in the Vice line-up. The finish is most comparable to the original Revolution formula as well (and it has several shades that were carried over). The texture is lightweight with moderate...

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Round-up: Urban Decay Sheer & Sheer Shimmer Vice Lipsticks Overview

Round-up: Urban Decay Sheer & Sheer Shimmer Vice Lipsticks Overview

Urban Decay Sheer/Sheer Shimmer Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) varies from sheer to semi-sheer color with moderate to no shimmer. They are distinct finishes, but in terms of how they feel and wear, they are pretty similar--the Sheer Shimmer just adds fine pearl. They...

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