Bathed in black, fuelled by the darkest desires, rich colours in their deepest versions simmer against a mysterious backdrop with M∙A∙C Dark Desires. As night falls, sinfully delicious lips, sultry stares, and noir-hued nails emerge from the evening’s depths. It never felt so good to be bad.
High impact eyes are just a stroke away. M·A·C’s new Fluidline Eye Liner combines your favourite pigmented liner with the versatility of a pen for vivid colour that glides across the lid like liquid ink. The applicator’s ultra fine tip provides a sleek, high-intensity line that’s...
MAC Frankly Scarlet Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "vivid rose-red [with a matte finish]." It's a bright, medium red with subtle, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. MAC Oh My! (LE, $24.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Red Envy (LE, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). Bite Beauty Mochi (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). Coloured Raine Prove My Loyalty (Blush) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Viseart Coral #3 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Apple Red (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Never Say Never (P, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Sanguine (P, $15.50) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Rare Beauty Grateful (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, cooler, glossier (85% similar). NARS Queen (LE, $30.00) is lighter, more muted, cooler (85% similar). NYX Crimson (P, $6.50) is warmer (85% similar). Chanel Rouge Profond (320) (P, $45.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). MAC All Year Red (LE, ) is warmer (80% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Frankly Scarlet Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "vivid rose-red [with a matte finish]." It's a bright, medium red with...
MAC Evening Rendezvous Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep reddish purple [with a Matte finish]." It's a muted, medium-dark purple with warm pink tones and a semi-matte finish. ColourPop Back Up (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Tender Love (55) (P, $14.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Hey, Boy, Hey! (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Dancing Flowers (LE, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar). NARS Candy Stripper (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). Sephora Very Vintage (87) (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Tomboy (P, $12.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Bite Beauty #010 (LE, $36.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Saboteur (Left) (LE, ) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Crank (P, $18.00) is cooler, less glossy (85% similar). NARS Silvia (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (85% similar). KVD Beauty Susperia (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). ColourPop Viper (DC, $6.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar). KVD Beauty L.U.V. (P, $20.00) is brighter, cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Urban Decay Bittersweet (DC, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC RiRi Boy (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (80% similar). Burberry Brilliant Violet (P, $34.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). MAC Up the Amp (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, glossier (80% similar). Pat McGrath Antidote (LE, $38.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Evening Rendezvous Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep reddish purple [with a Matte...
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).
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...
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!
MAC Love Joy Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "warm mid-toen brown with gold pearl." It's a muted, medium-dark brown with subtle reddish tones and soft, gold shimmer. MAC Pleasure Model (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). NARS Liberation (Right) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Canaille (89) (LE, $45.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Elegance (370) (P, $45.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Jersey (80) (P, $45.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Takeover (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Glow With It (P, $42.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Cheek Pollen (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Tint (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). NARS Summer Dual Intensity Blush IV (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Sweet As Cocoa (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Perfectly Lit (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). NARS Cheek Studio III (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Guerlain #02 (P, $53.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). theBalm Balm Desert (P, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Patrick Ta She's So LA (Powder) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Love Joy Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "warm mid-toen brown with gold pearl." ...
MAC Soft & Gentle Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "gilded peach bronze." It's a light, golden beige with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. MAC Star! (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). NARS Devotee (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NARS Tribulation (LE, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Here Kitty Kitty (DC, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Double Dip (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals The Love Affair (LE, $26.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Sparkling Rose (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Megeve (Highlighter) (LE, ) is less shimmery, glossier (90% similar). MAC Hush (P, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Snow Kissed (LE, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Milk Makeup Blitzed (P, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar). Shiseido Inner Light (01) (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Highlighter (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). MAC Highlighter (LE, $34.00) is warmer (95% similar). Chanel Dentelle Precieuse (LE, $80.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Summer Opal (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Becca Opal (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Becca Rose Gold (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). Natasha Denona Fair (01) (P, $38.00) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Magpie (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Soft & Gentle Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "gilded peach bronze." It's a...
MAC Fever Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as an "intense reddish-burgundy [with a Matte finish]." It's a slightly muted, medium-dark plummy-pink with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. Coloured Raine My Day One (Blush) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Petulant (LE, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). KVD Beauty Morticia (Shade) (DC, ) is less pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Dior Poison Matte (962) (P, $48.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Neolita (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever S502 (P, $23.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Velvet (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Tower 28 After Hours (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (85% similar). NYX Apricot (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever B500 (P, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop New Lowes (LE, $8.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Hot Nights (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Desire (P, $10.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). NARS Penthouse (LE, $30.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Rare Beauty Faith (P, $23.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Dolce Vita (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Mauvember 2017 (LE, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Cheerio (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Dolce Vita (PiP, $30.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Infrared (P, $23.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Fever Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as an "intense reddish-burgundy [with a Matte finish]." It's a slightly muted,...
