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bareMinerals The Nature of Nudes Palette for Summer 2016

bareMinerals The Nature of Nudes Palette for Summer 2016

Recognize the universal allure of these 14 flattering shades. These versatile, modern neutral hues with fabulous finishes will have you yearning to go au naturel, all the time. Included are get-the-look charts for creating three flawless, foolproof eye looks - or create your own by mixing and...

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MAC Dark Energy Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad

MAC Dark Energy Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad ($46.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bluish take on a smoky eye--a mix of silvery white, pale blue, light-medium blue, and black. The first three shades were decent, while the last shade was a pain to...

MAC Dark Energy Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad ($46.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bluish take on a smoky eye--a mix of...

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Urban Decay Sin Afterglow Highlighter

Urban Decay Sin Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is described as a "champagne." It's a light, golden beige with warm undertones and a frosted, lightly metallic finish. ColourPop Ur Glowing (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Persona Laguna (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Laura Mercier Affection (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Tarte Skylight (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Freeze (LE, $42.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Glad You Came (PiP, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Lunch Money (P, $10.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Nooner (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Craze (-, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Maybelline Nikkie Tutorials (LE, $9.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Starlight (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Star Brite (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Gleam Sheen (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Natasha Denona My Dream (Dream Glow Powder) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Wonder Who (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Fort de France (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Gold FX (LE, $31.00) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar). Kaja Gold Drip (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona My Dream (Glow Cream) (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Rainbow Strobe (LE, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Sin Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is described as a "champagne." It's a...

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MAC Full Orbit Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad

MAC Full Orbit Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad ($46.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a subdued mix of taupes and pewters--it's an interesting set of shades, though two of them are fairly similar to each other in practice, so more contrast would have been...

MAC Full Orbit Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad ($46.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a subdued mix of taupes and pewters--it's an...

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MAC Sunny Side Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Sunny Side Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a mix of a sunny yellow, peachy yellow, yellowed brown, and coral-orange. They blend together and create a hue of muted, medium orange within hints of brown and a pearly...

MAC Sunny Side Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a mix of a sunny yellow, peachy yellow, yellowed...

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Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette

Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette ($49.00 for 0.54 oz.) includes 18 eyeshadows inspired by peach (the fruit!). There are winners and losers in the palette; most of the mattes were soft enough that they kicked up a lot of excess and sheered out on the lid, while the...

Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette ($49.00 for 0.54 oz.) includes 18 eyeshadows inspired by peach (the fruit!). There are winners and losers in...

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LORAC Light Source Illuminating Highlighters for Summer 2016

LORAC Light Source Illuminating Highlighters for Summer 2016

Instantly bring luminosity and life to your face with Lorac Light Source Highlighter. These paraben-free, high-pearl highlighters are infused with anti-aging antioxidants and light diffusing, soft focus pigments for a silky-smooth, luminous glow. This illuminating, complexion-enhancing formula can...

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Sneak Peek: Surratt Beauty Artistique Blushes for Spring 2016 Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Surratt Beauty Artistique Blushes for Spring 2016 Photos & Swatches

Last week, I came across six new shades of Surratt Beauty Artistique Blush ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) available for pre-order on Barneys, which I immediately pre-ordered for. Here's a quick preview of the six :)

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CoverGirl Deep Mauve TruBlend Blush

CoverGirl Deep Mauve TruBlend Blush ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep berry with cool undertones and a soft, frosted sheen. MAC Blind Score (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Exotic (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Kaja Spoils of Mars (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Hourglass Iridescent Flash (P, $38.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Easy (DC, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar). IT Cosmetics Magical in Mauve (P, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Cool Berry (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar). Black Up NBL 03 (P, $26.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Bitten (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). NARS New Fling (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, brighter (85% similar). MAC Hot Nights (LE, $24.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Buxom Goa (P, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Merit Raspberry Beret (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Bordeaux Brat (P, $25.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Laura Geller Plumberry (P, $26.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Melt Cosmetics Fire Fury (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Ferocious (LE, $30.00) is warmer (85% similar). Viseart Violet #3 (PiP, ) is darker, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

CoverGirl Deep Mauve TruBlend Blush ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep berry with cool undertones and a soft, frosted sheen. MAC Blind Score (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Exotic (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Kaja Spoils of Mars (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Hourglass Iridescent Flash (P, $38.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Easy (DC, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar). IT Cosmetics Magical in Mauve (P, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Cool Berry (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar). Black Up NBL 03 (P, $26.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Bitten (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). NARS New Fling (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, brighter (85% similar). MAC Hot Nights (LE, $24.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Buxom Goa (P, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Merit Raspberry Beret (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Bordeaux Brat (P, $25.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Laura Geller Plumberry (P, $26.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Melt Cosmetics Fire Fury (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Ferocious (LE, $30.00) is warmer (85% similar). Viseart Violet #3 (PiP, ) is darker, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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MAC Nuanced Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Nuanced Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a mix of a light gold, peach, copper, and rose gold. Together, they create a light-medium, peachy copper with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. Maybelline Molten Peach (P, $9.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dose of Colors Melonade (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). LORAC Sunlight (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Zoeva Palace Door (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Milani Rosa Romantica (P, $7.99) is less shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Secretive (19) (P, $14.00) is warmer (90% similar). Edward Bess Bellissima (P, $45.00) is cooler (90% similar). Le Metier de Beaute Whisper (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Quantum (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Tweed Beige (140) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Norman Parkinson (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Girl Next Door (PiP, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Sexual Content (Left) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Morning After (PiP, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay NSFW (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). Dior Peach Delight (007) (LE, $50.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). bareMinerals The Brilliant Sunset (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). theBalm Cindy-Lou Manizer (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Rosé (LE, $42.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop On My Mind (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Nuanced Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a mix of a light gold, peach, copper, and rose gold. ...

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