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Makeup Geek Sorbet, Mirage, Morocco, Cherry Cola, Americano Eyeshadows

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Makeup Geek Sorbet Eyeshadow
Sorbet
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Makeup Geek Mirage Eyeshadow
Mirage
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Makeup Geek Morocco Eyeshadow
Morocco
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Makeup Geek Cherry Cola Eyeshadow
Cherry Cola
B+

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Makeup Geek Americano Eyeshadow
Americano
B

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Makeup Geek Petal Pusher, Carnival, Curfew, Motown, Fairytale Eyeshadows

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Makeup Geek Petal Pusher Eyeshadow
Petal Pusher
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Makeup Geek Carnival Eyeshadow
Carnival
B

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Makeup Geek Curfew Eyeshadow
Curfew
C-

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Makeup Geek Motown Eyeshadow
Motown
D

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Makeup Geek Fairytale Eyeshadow
Fairytale
C+

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Top 10: Luminous Blushes (Cool-Toned Edition)

Top 10: Luminous Blushes (Cool-Toned Edition)

For those who prefer their cheek colors on the cooler side, today's edition features cool-toned options for blushes with a more luminous sheen (see yesterday's warm-toned picks).

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Sneak Peek: Makeup Geek Matte Eyeshadows (2015) Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Makeup Geek Matte Eyeshadows (2015) Photos & Swatches

There are several new shades of Makeup Geek Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) that launched recently. A few are reformulated versions of past shades, while one was in their palette (Mirage), but most of them are new to the line. Full reviews to come!

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MAC Full Fuchsia Blush

MAC Full Fuchsia Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "bright intense fuchsia [with a Frost finish]." It's a bold, bright, medium fuchsia-pink with strong, blue undertones and a fine shimmer-sheen. MAC Azalea (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Pegacorn (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Let's Be Friends (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Wayne Goss Shocking (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop More, Please (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Coeur Battant (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Jilted (P, ) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). ColourPop Pie (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Kosas 8th Muse (High Intensity) (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer, glossier (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Crush on Cupid (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, glossier (85% similar). ColourPop Flamenco (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Sephora I'm Shocked (09) (P, $14.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Dollymix (P, $24.00) is lighter (80% similar). Rare Beauty Nearly Rose (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Full Fuchsia Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "bright intense fuchsia [with a Frost finish]." It's a bold, bright, medium...

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Top 10: Luminous Blushes (Warm-Toned Edition)

Top 10: Luminous Blushes (Warm-Toned Edition)

If you've followed my favorites, you'll know that I favor more shimmery blush, and specifically, luminous blush. The kind of shimmer that doesn't read frosted or metallic but more of glowing sheen. Here are some of my favorites of the moment!

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LORAC Ultimate Unzipped Collection for Holiday 2015

LORAC Ultimate Unzipped Collection for Holiday 2015

Get UNZIPPED and unleash your natural beauty with Lorac's Ultimate Unzipped Collection! This exclusive, limited edition collection includes the original Unzipped Eye Shadow Palette, Unzipped GOLD Eye Shadow Palette, and the Unzipped Cheek + Alter Ego Lipstick Set. Lorac: Unzipped, Uninhibited and...

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Kat Von D Lolita Lip Duo for Holiday 2015

Kat Von D Lolita Lip Duo for Holiday 2015

Discover Kat Von D’s iconic shade that revamped the classic, neutral lip—along with a brighter version for a bolder look. These mini Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks include the most wanted lip color, Lolita, in the hard-to-find original chestnut rose, and Lolita II, in a terra cotta nude hue....

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Dior Blazing (631) DiorShow Fusion Mono

Dior Blazing (631) DiorShow Fusion Mono ($31.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a sparkling, soft champagne gold with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. Bobbi Brown Sunlight Gold (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Tarte Golden Locket (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Kitties (PiP, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Glow #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Nude Beam (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Lancome Eternal Gold (P, $24.50) is warmer (85% similar). Tarte Baby It's Gold Outside (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). L'Oreal Gold Imperial (LE, $7.99) is warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Crimper (LE, $6.00) is lighter, more pigmented (85% similar). L'Oreal Eternal Sunshine (P, $7.99) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Retrospeck (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). Tarte Vivacious (LE, ) is lighter, brighter, more pigmented (85% similar). Maybelline Beige-ing Beauty (85) (LE, $6.99) is warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dior Blazing (631) DiorShow Fusion Mono ($31.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a sparkling, soft champagne gold with warm...

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Bite Beauty Kir Royale Luminous Creme Lipstick

Bite Beauty Kir Royale Luminous Creme Lipstick ($36.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "bold wine/berry." It's a bold, medium-dark pinky-red with very subtle ruby micro-shimmer and a natural sheen. Estee Lauder Thrilling (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC By Special Order (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Emma (LE, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Vera (P, $34.00) is more muted (90% similar). Smashbox Red Rage (P, $21.00) is lighter, more muted (95% similar). Bite Beauty #009 (LE, $36.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty #012 (LE, $36.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Maybelline Rich Ruby (P, $7.99) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Roxo (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Winterberry (DC, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Leonardo (P, $36.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). Besame American Beauty 1945 (P, $22.00) is brighter (90% similar). MAC Bloodstone (LE, $19.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bite Beauty Kir Royale Luminous Creme Lipstick ($36.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "bold wine/berry." It's a...

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