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Round-up: Too Faced La Matte Color Drenched Matte Lipstick

Round-up: Too Faced La Matte Color Drenched Matte Lipstick

Too Faced La Matte Color Drenched Matte Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.10 oz.) is available in 10 shades. The formula was a miss for me; it felt like an older-school matte that was drying, harder to apply, prone to settling into lip lines, and not even that long-wearing (relative to other mattes).

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MAC Nano Nude Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad

MAC Nano Nude Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad ($46.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a warm-toned, neutral set of shades. The Mineralize Eyeshadow formula is supposed to have "silky-smooth, buildable coverage." When applied dry, you'll get "low to medium...

MAC Nano Nude Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad ($46.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a warm-toned, neutral set of shades. The...

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Laura Mercier Extreme Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette for Spring/Summer 2016

Laura Mercier Extreme Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette for Spring/Summer 2016

An iconic makeup artist's palette designed to smoke, highlight and diffuse to create endless looks with this curated collection of colors and textures that are classic and timeless with an edge. Reinvent the smoky nude with an array of colors ranging from earth tones to warmer chocolates and accents...

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CoverGirl Bronze (200) TruBlend Bronzer

CoverGirl Bronze (200) TruBlend Bronzer ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a golden, medium-dark bronze with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. Kevyn Aucoin Sunlight (P, $52.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunlight (P, $44.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Global Glow (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Sunset Striptease (P, $4.99) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tower 28 Gold Coast (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, glossier (90% similar). Too Faced Spice (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier A La Mode (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Guerlain Terracotta Gold Light (LE, $60.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Cover FX Sunkissed Bronze (Right) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Park Ave Princess (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Pyrite (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Laguna (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Tropical Days (P, $48.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Too Faced Sun Bunny #1 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Hourglass Golden Bronze Light (P, $52.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Teddy (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Too Faced Chocolate Gold (P, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Burberry London With Love (LE, $68.00) is lighter (85% similar). Physicians Formula Brazilian Glow (P, $14.99) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

CoverGirl Bronze (200) TruBlend Bronzer ($9.99 for 0.10 oz.) is a golden, medium-dark bronze with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. [written_dupes...

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MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a mix of buttery yellow, peachy beige, muted medium orange, and light-medium warm pink. Together, they come together and create a muted, light-medium peachy-orange with...

MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a mix of buttery yellow, peachy beige, muted...

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Urban Decay Aura Afterglow Highlighter

Urban Decay Aura Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is described as an "iridescent light pink." It's a light, icy pink with a luminous shimmer-sheen finish and cooler undertones. Becca Prismatic Amethyst (LE, $38.00) is warmer (95% similar). Laura Geller Charming Pink (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #19 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Glitz (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Milk Makeup Pink (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Catrice Stardust (P, $5.99) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). NYX State of Flux (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar). Huda Beauty Frosted Kiss (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Pink Pearl (7) (P, $44.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Peroxide (LE, $26.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Tarte Worthy (LE, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Enamored (Highlight) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Ciate Solstice (P, $32.00) is warmer (95% similar). Sleek MakeUP Hemisphere (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Revolution Peach Lights (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Play It Proper (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Benefit 10 (Highlighter) (DC, $29.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). NARS Summer Dual Intensity Blush I (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Devotion (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). L'Oreal Ice (P, $12.99) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Aura Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is described as an "iridescent light...

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Sneak Peek: Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.23 fl. oz.) is a new release for summer with 16 shades. I bought 15 of the 16, with Feelin' Myself being the one that was already sold out when I went to purchase. Full reviews to come!

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Sneak Peek: MAC Versicolour Stains Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: MAC Versicolour Stains Photos & Swatches

MAC Versicolour Stain ($24.00 for 0.28 fl. oz.) is a new gloss/stain hybrid from MAC that will be available in 16 shades. The online release date is March 31st. I have 14 of the 16 shades, which you'll see below -- full reviews to come!

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MAC Warm Rose Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Warm Rose Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "soft pink champagne." It's a very light, pinky-beige with neutral-to-cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. Make Up For Ever H100 (P, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever H104 (P, $23.00) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Highlight (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC Hot Sensation (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NYX Soft Light (P, $5.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Jardin de Camelias (LE, $80.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Warm Rose Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "soft pink champagne." It's a very...

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The Best Makeup Geek Eyeshadows + Overview

The Best Makeup Geek Eyeshadows + Overview

Makeup Geek Eyeshadows ($6.00 for 0.068 oz.) are available in a slew of shades ranging from go-to neutrals to pops of color. Here's a list of the best Makeup Geek eyeshadows I've tried :) This list will continue to update as they release other permanent shades--if they do well enough to break into...

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