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Dior Blazing Gold (886) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Blazing Gold (886) Eyeshadow Palette ($63.00 for 0.25 oz.) is one of two, limited edition holiday quints available this year. The formula looked like it might be comparable to my beloved Bonne Etoile, but alas, it was not so. I...

Dior Blazing Gold (886) Eyeshadow Palette ($63.00 for 0.25 oz.) is one of two, limited edition holiday quints...

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ColourPop Kicker, Timber, Swerve Creme Gel Liner & Colours

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ColourPop Kicker Crème Gel Liner
Kicker
B

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ColourPop Kicker Crème Gel Colour
Kicker
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ColourPop Timber Crème Gel Liner
Timber
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ColourPop Timber Crème Gel Colour
Timber
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ColourPop Swerve Crème Gel Liner
Swerve
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ColourPop Swerve Crème Gel Colour
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Giorgio Armani #400 Four Hundred Ecstasy Lacquer

Giorgio Armani #400 Four Hundred Ecstasy Lacquer ($38.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark red with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. Guerlain Rouge Parade (920) (LE, $30.00) is more muted (95% similar). Anastasia Socialite (-, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Stolen Cherry (P, $54.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC RiRi Woo (LE, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Smashbox Bad Apple (P, $24.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). MAC Tease Don't Touch (LE, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Disruptor (LE, $26.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Cle de Peau Bugatti Red (17) (P, $48.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC Ruby Woo (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Le Palace (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Opera (LE, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Smart Aleck (LE, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Patrick Woo (LE, $21.00) is glossier (90% similar). NYX Apple Crisp (P, $5.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Stolen Cherry (P, $54.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC Utterly Tart (LE, $21.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Suggestive (LE, $20.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Giorgio Armani #400 Four Hundred Ecstasy Lacquer ($38.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark red with cool, blue...

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Too Faced La Petite Maison Eyeshadow Palette

Too Faced La Petite Maison Eyeshadow Palette ($39.00 for 0.47 oz.) includes twelve eyeshadows in mostly neutral shades, but there is a pop of lavender and purple. It's exclusive to Ulta, and of course, limited edition. I think it's one of the better offerings from Too Faced...

Too Faced La Petite Maison Eyeshadow Palette ($39.00 for 0.47 oz.) includes twelve eyeshadows in mostly neutral shades, but there is a pop of lavender...

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Sponsored: A Gift Guide for Limited Edition Favorites at Sephora

Sponsored: A Gift Guide for Limited Edition Favorites at Sephora

Make Up For Ever 15 Artist Palette ($59.00) should come as no surprise, given how much I adore the Artist Shadow formula! The brand's limited edition palettes are a great way to snag several shades for way, way less than the cost of individual shades. (Read reviews or see swatches.)

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NYX Electro HD Blush

NYX Electro HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. NARS Desire (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Heavenly (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Pegacorn (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Vivid (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Pie (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Florida (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop More, Please (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora I'm Shocked (09) (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Savage (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Se Pomponner (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Plumagranate (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Grapevine #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Crush on Cupid (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (80% similar). MAC Dollymix (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NYX Electro HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. NARS Desire (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Heavenly (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Pegacorn (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Vivid (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Pie (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Florida (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop More, Please (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora I'm Shocked (09) (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Savage (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Se Pomponner (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Plumagranate (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Grapevine #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Crush on Cupid (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (80% similar). MAC Dollymix (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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ColourPop Fast Lane, Zulu, Work Out, Maybe Creme Gel Liner & Colours

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ColourPop Fast Lane Crème Gel Liner
Fast Lane
B+

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ColourPop Fast Lane Crème Gel Liner
Fast Lane
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ColourPop Zulu Crème Gel Liner
Zulu
B-

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ColourPop Zulu Crème Gel Colour
Zulu
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ColourPop Work Out Crème Gel Liner
Work Out
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ColourPop Work Out Crème Gel Liner
Work Out
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ColourPop Maybe Crème Gel Liner
Maybe
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ColourPop Maybe Crème Gel Colour
Maybe
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NYX Summer HD Blush

NYX Summer HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and gold pearl. Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset (P, $38.00) is more muted (95% similar). Smith and Cult Universal Peach (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever B314 (P, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Blush (LE, $60.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Petal Power (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Peach (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Coco Code (LE, $70.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Pearlescent Pink (P, $2.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Hard Party (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Physicians Formula Warm (P, $11.99) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Fox (DC, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). Laura Geller Papaya (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Electra (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Fetishized (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Deep Throat (PiP, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Chanel Sunkiss Ribbon (LE, $70.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Sydney Grace Summer Love (P, $9.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Malice (71) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NYX Summer HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and gold pearl. Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset (P, $38.00) is more muted (95% similar). Smith and Cult Universal Peach (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever B314 (P, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Blush (LE, $60.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Petal Power (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Peach (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Coco Code (LE, $70.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Pearlescent Pink (P, $2.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Hard Party (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Physicians Formula Warm (P, $11.99) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Fox (DC, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). Laura Geller Papaya (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Electra (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Fetishized (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Deep Throat (PiP, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Chanel Sunkiss Ribbon (LE, $70.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Sydney Grace Summer Love (P, $9.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Malice (71) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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