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Sephora Stardust (01) Microsmooth Baked Luminizer

Sephora Stardust (01) Microsmooth Baked Luminizer ($14.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a very pale yellow with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. Makeup Revolution Golden Lights (P, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Marshmallow (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Makeup Geek Electrify (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Makeup Revolution Holographic Lights (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Becca Pearl Flashes Gold (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Give In Take Blush I (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Laura Mercier Gold Radiance (LE, $45.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Gold FX (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). LORAC Star Reader (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Albatross (P, $38.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Smashbox Turn It On Pearl (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). NYX Ritualistic (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). J. Cat Beauty White Goddess (-, $9.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC Sky's the Limit (LE, $42.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza (Left) (PiP, $44.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Milani Summer Glow (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Make Up For Ever 2 Frozen Gold (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). Tarte Burst (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Hourglass Pure Strobe Light (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Makeup Geek Lit (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Sephora Stardust (01) Microsmooth Baked Luminizer ($14.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a very pale yellow with subtle, warm...

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Anastasia Sweets Glow Kit

Anastasia Sweets Glow Kit ($40.00 for 1.04 oz.) includes four sparkling, metallic highlighters in a cardboard palette. It's new and limited edition, and it is also exclusive to the brand's website. As you might expect with the Glow Kit, it's not for someone who only likes...

Anastasia Sweets Glow Kit ($40.00 for 1.04 oz.) includes four sparkling, metallic highlighters in a cardboard palette. It's new and limited edition,...

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Clinique Nude Glow Uplighting Illuminating Powder

Clinique Nude Glow Up-Lighting Illuminating Powder ($27.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium peach with warm, orange undertones and a soft, luminous sheen. NARS Give In Take Blush II (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). NYX Narcissistic (P, $9.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Hourglass Surreal Strobe Light (LE, $40.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Taffy (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Norman Parkinson (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Last Call (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Equinox (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Kosas Velvet Melon (High Intensity) (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC She's a Rainbow (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Aura (P, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Glow Rida (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Privilege (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Suqqu Yawakouki (05) (P, $34.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Moonlight (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Highly Waisted (P, $10.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Rose Gold FX (LE, $31.00) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Warm Gold (20) (P, $58.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Sweet Peach Illuminator (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop On the Cusp (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). bareMinerals The Brilliant Sunset (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Clinique Nude Glow Up-Lighting Illuminating Powder ($27.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium peach with warm, orange...

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Anastasia Moonchild Glow Kit

Anastasia Moonchild Glow Kit ($40.00 for 0.90 oz.) includes six, shimmering, sparkling highlighters. Three of the shades have a slight duochrome (very subtle--I think it works on cheeks, but it's hard to capture in a still photo), while the other three are more consistent...

Anastasia Moonchild Glow Kit ($40.00 for 0.90 oz.) includes six, shimmering, sparkling highlighters. Three of the shades have a slight duochrome...

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MAC Play It Proper Beauty Powder

MAC Play It Proper Beauty Powder ($27.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "pastel soft pink with sparkles." It's a very light pink with subtle, warmer undertones and a satiny sheen. bareMinerals Clear Radiance (LE, $26.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Gleamer (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dose of Colors Pearl Dust (P, $28.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Revolution Moon Glow Lights (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Desert Explorations (LE, $2.99) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Catrice Stardust (P, $5.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Light Sunshine (LE, $22.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Giorgio Armani No. 07 (P, $62.00) is less pigmented (95% similar). Benefit 10 (Highlighter) (DC, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar). Chanel Premieres Fleurs (LE, $70.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Aura (P, $26.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Scrumptious (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nude Glow (Bottom) (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar). Chanel Rosy Light Drops (P, $50.00) is more shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar). Laura Geller Charming Pink (P, $26.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Burberry No. 03 Pink Pearl (P, $68.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). LORAC Moonlight (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Afterglow (Highlighter) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever H100 (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Clinique Ballerina Pop (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Play It Proper Beauty Powder ($27.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "pastel soft pink with sparkles." It's...

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MAC Glow Rida Beauty Powder

MAC Glow Rida Beauty Powder ($27.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "beige." It's a light-medium peach with warm, orange undertones and a fine pearl, plus larger sparkle. Hourglass Surreal Strobe Light (LE, $40.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC She's a Rainbow (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Clinique Nude Glow (P, $27.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Give In Take Blush II (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Smashbox Shimmer (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Highly Waisted (P, $10.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Warm Gold (20) (P, $58.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Taffy (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Cle de Peau Sand Beige (13) (P, $55.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Burberry London With Love (LE, $68.00) is darker (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Privilege (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). NYX Narcissistic (P, $9.00) is lighter (85% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Goddess (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Norman Parkinson (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). Givenchy Ambre Saison (P, $52.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). MAC How Beautiful (LE, $22.00) is darker (80% similar). Looxi Beauty Honeychild (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Glow Rida Beauty Powder ($27.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "beige." It's a light-medium peach with...

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Catrice Champagne Campaign Highlighting Powder

Catrice Champagne Campaign Highlighting Powder ($5.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a very light, golden beige with warm undertones and a soft sheen. ColourPop Moon Peach (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Cle de Peau Bal Masque (LE, $120.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Dreamscape (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Climax (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Blossom Glow (P, $4.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Highlight #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Silver Dusk (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Tutu (LE, $42.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora Light Beam (02) (P, $14.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia Crystal (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Sunstreak (LE, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). Cle de Peau Almond (16) (P, $55.00)(90% similar). Anastasia Eclipse (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Releve (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Revolution Peach Lights (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Pink Diamond (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Horse and Carriage (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Glow (Tarteist) (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Peach Pearl (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Makeup by Mario Pearl (P, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Catrice Champagne Campaign Highlighting Powder ($5.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a very light, golden beige with warm undertones and a soft sheen....

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Catrice Stardust Highlighting Powder

Catrice Stardust Highlighting Powder ($5.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a very light, pinkish-white with cool undertones and a soft, shimmery finish. Dose of Colors Pearl Dust (P, $28.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Play It Proper (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Giorgio Armani No. 07 (P, $62.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Geek Glitz (P, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Aura (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Sleek MakeUP Hemisphere (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Makeup Revolution Peach Lights (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar). Becca Prismatic Amethyst (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Worthy (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Laura Geller Charming Pink (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever H102 (P, $23.00) is lighter (90% similar). Looxi Beauty Pandora (P, $7.50) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Gleamer (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Afterglow (Highlighter) (LE, ) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Makeup Revolution Liquid Ethereal (P, $9.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Scrumptious (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Laura Geller Pixie Pearl (LE, $36.00) is warmer (85% similar). Chanel Rosy Light Drops (P, $50.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented, cooler (85% similar). Dior #002 (DC, $56.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Fancy Pink Diamond (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Catrice Stardust Highlighting Powder ($5.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a very light, pinkish-white with cool undertones and a soft, shimmery finish....

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NARS Dual-Intensity Blush Palette

NARS Summer 2016 Dual-Intensity Blush Palette ($59.00 for 0.32 oz.) includes four, limited edition powder blushes (one is more of a highlighter shade for most skin tones). The three blushes shades are richer shades, and two of the shades are quite deep, so I can see this...

NARS Summer 2016 Dual-Intensity Blush Palette ($59.00 for 0.32 oz.) includes four, limited edition powder blushes (one is more of a highlighter shade...

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Lancome Rosegold Lights Glow Subtil Silky Creme Highlighter

Lancome Rosegold Lights Glow Subtil Silky Creme Highlighter ($30.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rose with warm, golden shimmer. Bobbi Brown Telluride (LE, $48.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NARS Coucher de Soleil III (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Tawny Glow (P, $48.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Looxi Beauty Venom (P, $7.50) is lighter (90% similar). Becca Raspberry/Opal (P, $27.00) is warmer (90% similar). Laura Geller Pink Buttercream (P, $28.00) is brighter (85% similar). MAC Talk of the Town (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Incandescent (Bottom) (PiP, $75.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Laura Geller Tropic Hues (P, $28.00) is brighter, cooler (80% similar). NYX Deep Plum (P, $6.50) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (80% similar). Bobbi Brown Sunset Glow (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Surratt Beauty De Cherubique (P, $32.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). Natasha Denona Dark (03) (P, $38.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). KIKO 111 Classic Rose (P, $12.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Lancome Rosegold Lights Glow Subtil Silky Creme Highlighter ($30.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rose...

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