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MAC x Ellie Goulding I'll Hold My Breath Blush Duo

MAC I'll Hold My Breath Blush Duo ($28.00 for 0.35 oz.) consists of a brown and pink, with the brown taking up about two-thirds of the space in the pan. Not bad, not out of this world. I wish they would have just kept it as true duo--half of each--as I think it would be more...

MAC I'll Hold My Breath Blush Duo ($28.00 for 0.35 oz.) consists of a brown and pink, with the brown taking up about two-thirds of the space in the...

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NYX Deep Plum HD Blush

NYX Deep Plum HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy copper with warm undertones and a satin finish. NARS Lovejoy (P, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NYX Bronzed (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Scene to Be Seen (Inner) (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Make You Mine (P, $23.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals The Indecent Proposal (PiP, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Marsala (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Stylish Me (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). NARS Fervor (Right) (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Contour (Softcore) (LE, $60.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Unearthed (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Buxom Dolly (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Cognac (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). MAC Sweet As Cocoa (P, $24.00) is more muted, cooler (80% similar). MAC Margin (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Clinique Fig Pop (P, $21.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). Lancome Rosegold Lights (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NYX Deep Plum HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy copper with warm undertones and a satin finish. NARS Lovejoy (P, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NYX Bronzed (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Scene to Be Seen (Inner) (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Make You Mine (P, $23.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals The Indecent Proposal (PiP, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Marsala (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Stylish Me (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). NARS Fervor (Right) (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Contour (Softcore) (LE, $60.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Unearthed (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Buxom Dolly (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Cognac (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). MAC Sweet As Cocoa (P, $24.00) is more muted, cooler (80% similar). MAC Margin (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Clinique Fig Pop (P, $21.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). Lancome Rosegold Lights (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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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). 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). LORAC Vivid (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% 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). Surratt Beauty Se Pomponner (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Dollymix (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Crush on Cupid (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, more muted, 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). 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). LORAC Vivid (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% 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). Surratt Beauty Se Pomponner (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Dollymix (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Crush on Cupid (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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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 (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). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (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). 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). 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). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Deep Throat (PiP, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Chanel Fleur de Lotus (LE, $45.00) is cooler (90% similar). Ciate Matchmaker (P, $26.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). MAC Fleet Fast (LE, $24.00) is 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 (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). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (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). 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). 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). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Deep Throat (PiP, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Chanel Fleur de Lotus (LE, $45.00) is cooler (90% similar). Ciate Matchmaker (P, $26.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). MAC Fleet Fast (LE, $24.00) is darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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NYX Crimson HD Blush

NYX Crimson HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium red with warm, orange undertones and a satin shimmer. MAC Contrary (LE, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Oh My! (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Poppy Passion (P, $34.00) is more muted (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Profond (320) (P, $45.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Zoeva Underneath the Gold (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Sanguine (P, $15.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Rare Beauty Grateful (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC News Flash! (P, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Dior 999 (P, $48.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Slowburn (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Erotic (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Adobe Brick (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #3 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Fira (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Frankly Scarlet (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Exhibit A (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Burnt Pepper (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #4 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NYX Crimson HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium red with warm, orange undertones and a satin shimmer. MAC Contrary (LE, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). MAC Oh My! (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Poppy Passion (P, $34.00) is more muted (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Profond (320) (P, $45.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Zoeva Underneath the Gold (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Sanguine (P, $15.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Rare Beauty Grateful (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC News Flash! (P, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Dior 999 (P, $48.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Slowburn (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Erotic (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Adobe Brick (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #3 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Fira (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Frankly Scarlet (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Exhibit A (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Burnt Pepper (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #4 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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Stila A Whole Lot of Love Gift Set

Stila A Whole Lot of Love Gift Set ($59.00 for 1.44 oz.) includes four blushes and 20 eyeshadows. It's a palette with hits and misses, but a lot of the eyeshadows ran on the dusty or powdery side, even if they felt soft or smooth in their...

Stila A Whole Lot of Love Gift Set ($59.00 for 1.44 oz.) includes four blushes and 20 eyeshadows. It's a palette...

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NYX Hamptons HD Blush

NYX Hamptons HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a luminous sheen. Hourglass Surreal Effect (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). NARS Swindle (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Launch Away (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Fervor (Left) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). By Terry Savannah Love #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Sakura (87) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Pink Sand #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Wayne Goss Blushing (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Smile (Right) (LE, $52.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Tres Fab (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Sugar or Syrup (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Bal (250) (P, $48.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Benefit Dandelion (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Lesson in Love (LE, $24.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Jouer Rose Petal (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Catrice La Vie En Rose (P, $5.99) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Makeup Geek Spell Bound (DC, $9.99) is warmer (85% similar). Too Faced So Peachy (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Electra (LE, $40.00) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Sunset (LE, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NYX Hamptons HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warm, yellow undertones and a luminous sheen. Hourglass Surreal Effect (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). NARS Swindle (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Launch Away (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Fervor (Left) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). By Terry Savannah Love #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Sakura (87) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Pink Sand #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Wayne Goss Blushing (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Smile (Right) (LE, $52.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Tres Fab (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Sugar or Syrup (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Bal (250) (P, $48.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Benefit Dandelion (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Lesson in Love (LE, $24.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Jouer Rose Petal (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Catrice La Vie En Rose (P, $5.99) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Makeup Geek Spell Bound (DC, $9.99) is warmer (85% similar). Too Faced So Peachy (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Electra (LE, $40.00) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Sunset (LE, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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NYX Tuscan HD Blush

NYX Tuscan (07) HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a bold, bright coral-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. theBalm Toile (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Guerlain Coral Blush (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Fruit Stand (DC, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). Viseart Coral #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Duo N. 02 (Bottom) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Flower Beauty Melon (P, $9.99) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). MAC Painted Canyon (LE, $24.00) is more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Luv Me Not (LE, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Clinique Ginger Pop (01) (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Paradise Lust (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Natasha Denona Coral (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop RomCom (DC, $12.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Make Up For Ever B316 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Smashbox Geranium (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Anastasia Scorching (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Flush (Discontinued) (DC, $60.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Intonation (69) (DC, $38.00) is glossier (90% similar). NARS Peep Show (LE, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Crave (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty The Afternooner (Blush) (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NYX Tuscan (07) HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a bold, bright coral-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. theBalm Toile (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Guerlain Coral Blush (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Fruit Stand (DC, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). Viseart Coral #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Duo N. 02 (Bottom) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Flower Beauty Melon (P, $9.99) is warmer, glossier (90% similar). MAC Painted Canyon (LE, $24.00) is more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Luv Me Not (LE, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Clinique Ginger Pop (01) (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Paradise Lust (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Natasha Denona Coral (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop RomCom (DC, $12.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Make Up For Ever B316 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Smashbox Geranium (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Anastasia Scorching (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Flush (Discontinued) (DC, $60.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Intonation (69) (DC, $38.00) is glossier (90% similar). NARS Peep Show (LE, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Crave (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty The Afternooner (Blush) (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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Too Faced Le Grand Chateau

Too Faced Le Grand Chateau Holiday Set ($49.00 for 1.46 oz.) includes three palettes, plus a travel-sized Better Than Sex Mascara. Each palette contains six eyeshadows and a face product (either a blush or bronzer). It's a decent set...

Too Faced Le Grand Chateau Holiday Set ($49.00 for 1.46 oz.) includes three palettes, plus a travel-sized Better...

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Stila Sending My Love Set

Stila Sending My Love Set ($49.00 for 0.69 oz.) includes three cheek colors, five eyeshadows, an eyeliner, and a lipgloss. I was pleasantly surprised by this set! It's not particularly unique, but it's well-done and high quality.

Stila Sending My Love Set ($49.00 for 0.69 oz.) includes three cheek colors, five eyeshadows, an eyeliner, and a...

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