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MAC Raizin Blush

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MAC Raizin Powder Blush

MAC Raizin Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "golden reddish-brown." It's a slightly muted, medium-dark chocolate brown with warm, yellow undertones and a matte finish. MAC Swiss Chocolate (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Chivalry (P, $10.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Naturally Enhanced (LE, $34.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). Bite Beauty Anise (P, $24.00) is glossier (90% similar). The Estee Edit Ember Glow (04) (P, $28.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Melina (Contour) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Sweet As Cocoa (P, $24.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). Chanel Cheeky (79) (DC, $38.00) is lighter (80% similar). Anastasia Chocolate (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Anastasia Vegas (LE, ) is lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Raizin Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "golden reddish-brown." It's a slightly muted, medium-dark chocolate brown with...

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MAC Rhubarb Blush

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MAC Rhubarb Powder Blush

MAC Rhubarb Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "bright magenta [with a Satin finish]." It's a bright, raspberry pink with cool, blue undertones and satin finish. Tom Ford Beauty Narcissist (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Sephora Hey Jealousy (17) (P, $14.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). MAC Pink Desire (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Let's Be Friends (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever B218 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Basically (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). By Terry Tropical Sunset #3 (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Clinique Berry Pop (03) (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Seed U Later (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). NARS Coeur Battant (P, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). Salt New York Blackberry (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Rosy Does It (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar). Makeup Geek Rendezvous (P, $10.00) is lighter, more muted, warmer (80% similar). MAC Azalea (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar). Wayne Goss Shocking (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Rhubarb Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "bright magenta [with a Satin finish]." It's a bright, raspberry pink with cool,...

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MAC Deep Love Lipstick

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MAC Deep Love Lipstick

MAC Deep Love Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep brown wine [with a Matte finish]." It's a dark burgundy-brown with warm, brick undertones and a semi-matte finish. MAC Antique Velvet (P, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Anita (DC, $18.00) is cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Disturbed (DC, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Lax (DC, $6.50) is less glossy (90% similar). Tarte Frenemy (P, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sephora Autumn Wind (54) (P, $14.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Too Faced Chocolate Cherries (P, $21.00) is cooler, glossier (95% similar). MAC Double Fudge (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Prim (P, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Grunge (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Editrix (250) (P, $30.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Thousand Percent (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Manbun (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty Whiskey (DC, $26.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Pat McGrath McMenamy (LE, $38.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Velvet Teen (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Burberry Black Cherry (57) (P, $34.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Chola (LE, $7.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Velvet Rebellion (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). KVD Beauty Vampira (P, $20.00) is warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Deep Love Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep brown wine [with a Matte finish]." It's a...

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MAC x Mariah Carey All I Want Lipstick for Holiday 2015

Year: 2015 Launches
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MAC x Mariah Carey All I Want Lipstick for Holiday 2015
Year: 2015 Launches

MAC x Mariah Carey All I Want Lipstick for Holiday 2015

All we want this holiday is M·A·C Mariah Carey, featuring All I Want Lipstick in a champagne shimmer frost. One shimmery swipe makes lips as fierce and timeless as the icon herself. Online exclusively in select markets this December.

“Mariah is the over...

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MAC Stroke My Ego Pro Longwear Paint Pot

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MAC Stroke My Ego Pro Longwear Paint Pot

MAC Stroke My Ego Pro Longwear Paint Pot ($22.00 for 0.17 oz.) is described as a "pale silver shimmer." It's a soft, medium-dark taupe brown with warm undertones and a pearly shimmer. Clarins Nude #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Bounce Around (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Buxom Sequin Sparkle (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Laura Mercier Stellar (PiP, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Silent Treatment #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Wave (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Steel the Scene (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Chantecaille Triton (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Vintage Selection (P, $23.00) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Stag Film (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Ciate Ellie (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Lilac Dream #3 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Taupe Secret (01) (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). YSL Golden Glow #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #16 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Divine Rule (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Zoeva Wrapped in Silk (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). MAC Cinder (Left) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Deception (LE, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Stroke My Ego Pro Longwear Paint Pot ($22.00 for 0.17 oz.) is described as a "pale silver shimmer." It's a...

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MAC Warm Soul Mineralize Blush

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MAC Warm Soul Mineralize Blush

MAC Warm Soul Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone beige with gold pearl." It's a medium, peachy-orange with hints of beige and soft, gold shimmer. Urban Decay Streak Bronzer (-, )(95% similar). NARS Now or Never (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Infatuation (DC, $9.99) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Linda (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Sensual (P, $29.00)(85% similar). ColourPop Mercy Me (P, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Pinch My Peach (P, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Essence Satin Coral (P, $2.99) is cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Kinky (DC, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Matchmaker (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Urban Decay Indecent (DC, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Cream Soda (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Dior Coral Sunset (002) (LE, $57.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Blazing Haute (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Crisp Whites (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). ILIA I Put a Spell on You (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Persona Georgia (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Warm Soul Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone beige with gold pearl." It's a...

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5 Faves: Matte Lipsticks for Fall 2015

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5 Faves: Matte Lipsticks for Fall 2015
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5 Faves: Matte Lipsticks for Fall 2015

For the last few weeks, the picks have revolved around eyeshadows, so it seemed like a good time to change gears and feature some of my favorites for fall! To start, here are my personal picks for a matte lip this season!

  1. NARS Train Bleu -- a deep purple
  2. Kat Von D Double Dare -- a matte dusty coral
  3. Kat...

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Top 5: True Blue Eyeshadows

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Top 5: True Blue Eyeshadows
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Top 5: True Blue Eyeshadows

For those that like their brights, here are the five top-performing, permanent medium blue eyeshadows that I've personally tested:

  1. Make Up For Ever ME232 (A+)
  2. Kat Von D Paranoid (A)
  3. ColourPop Pop Rocks (A)
  4. BUXOM Schmooze (A)
  5. MAC Freshwater (A)

>> See side-by-side swatches! <<

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Top 5: Shimmery Navy Blue Eyeshadows

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Top 5: Shimmery Navy Blue Eyeshadows
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Top 5: Shimmery Navy Blue Eyeshadows

Here are the top five navy blue eyeshadows that I've tried and tested--they happen to be more shimmery than not--so perhaps next time around, I'll start adding finish into the mix :)

  1. Le Metier de Beaute Midnight Sky (A+)
  2. Make Up For Ever I220 (A)
  3. ColourPop Etiquette (A)
  4. Giorgio Armani Minuit (A)
  5. MAC Lunar...

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Round-up: MAC x Guo Pei Collection Overview & Thoughts

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Round-up: MAC x Guo Pei Collection Overview & Thoughts
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Round-up: MAC x Guo Pei Collection Overview & Thoughts

MAC x Guo Pei Collection features a floral, fabric print on all of the products except the three Fluidlines (which just have gold-colored caps and the collaboration's logo). It is MAC's annual "luxe" collection, which is why pricing is significantly more than their standard...

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