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5 Favorites: Lipglosses for Layering

5 Favorites: Lipglosses for Layering

I love a glossy, sparkly lip, so I often top a go-to lipstick with a shimmery lip gloss to get that effect! Here's a list of five I really like layering with :)

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MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "soft reflective golden-bronze." It's a golden brown with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. Stila Bronze (PiP, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Milani Otherworldly (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC My Mimi (LE, $45.50) is less shimmery (90% similar). Morphe Mirage (P, $14.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). L'Oreal Golden (P, $12.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dose of Colors Chasing the Sun (LE, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). Hourglass Bronze Flash (P, $42.00) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Mimosa (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Coloured Raine Watch Me Werk (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Acting Up (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Lucent Jungle (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Beauty Beam #1 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Paradise (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar). Wayne Goss Golden Glow (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Guerlain Terracotta Sun in the City Illuminating Powder (LE, $70.00) is lighter (90% similar). Coloured Raine Your Treat (P, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Persona Del Mar (P, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Desert (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). YSL Bronze Gold (P, $42.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Dew Drop (P, $7.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "soft reflective golden-bronze." ...

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MAC Petal Power Mineralize Blush

MAC Petal Power Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "coral pink with gold shimmer." It's a pop of light-medium pink with warm undertones and a heavy dose of gold shimmer. Tarte Extraordinary (LE, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Kelp Me (LE, $5.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Rose Gold (P, $6.99) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Springsheen (P, $24.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I802 Coral Pink (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Pearlescent Pink (P, $2.99) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NYX Summer (P, $6.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Edward Bess Secret Affair (P, $43.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Romance (DC, $9.99) is lighter, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Bashful (LE, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Milani Dolce Pink (P, $7.99) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Unabashed Blush (LE, $60.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Sweet Vision (LE, $28.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). Guerlain Blush G (LE, $65.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Benefit Bella Bamba (Palette) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). bareMinerals The Natural High (PiP, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Deep Throat (PiP, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). Becca Flowerchild (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). theBalm Hot Mama (P, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Petal Power Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "coral pink with gold shimmer." It's a...

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MAC Irresistibly Charming/Nude Lipgloss Set

MAC Irresistibly Charming/Nude Lipgloss Set ($35.00 for 0.32 oz.) includes one shade of Dazzleglass and three shades of Cremesheen Glass. MAC's holiday lipgloss sets are actually one of their best values, because while the tubes may look short, they actually contain 0.08...

MAC Irresistibly Charming/Nude Lipgloss Set ($35.00 for 0.32 oz.) includes one shade of Dazzleglass and three shades of Cremesheen Glass. MAC's...

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5 Gorgeous Copper Lipsticks to Try for Fall

5 Gorgeous Copper Lipsticks to Try for Fall

I touched on some of my favorite copper eyeshadows last month, but coppery lip colors are becoming more and more prevalent with each passing season (much to my surprise!), so here are a few that I really like:

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Laura Mercier Daring by Day & Night Eye & Cheek Colour Palettes for Holiday 2015

MAC Enchanted Eyes/Navy Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Enchanted Eyes/Navy Eyeshadow Palette ($39.50 for 0.15 oz.) includes six eyeshadows with a muted, smoky, blue-leaning vibe. Again, it's a palette with three so-so shades and three misses, so there's nothing here that's particularly impressive. You're better off choosing...

MAC Enchanted Eyes/Navy Eyeshadow Palette ($39.50 for 0.15 oz.) includes six eyeshadows with a muted, smoky, blue-leaning vibe. Again, it's a palette...

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Sephora Peek-a-boo Pink, Pink Dahlia, Plum Fiction Ultra Shine Lip Gels

NARS x Steven Klein Sephora Exclusives Online Now!

NARS x Steven Klein Sephora Exclusives Online Now!

Just a heads up, Sephora launched the exclusive One Shocking Moment Cheek Palette and Killer Heels Lipstick Set, both which are exclusive to Sephora (and were slated for a November 1st launch) are now available for purchase today. I remember several readers mentioned the blush palette and wanted to...

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