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MAC Evening Rendezvous Lipstick

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MAC Evening Rendezvous Lipstick

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. 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). ColourPop Back Up (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Tomboy (P, $12.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). NARS Candy Stripper (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). Sephora Very Vintage (87) (P, $14.00) is darker (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). Urban Decay Bittersweet (DC, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (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). MAC Up the Amp (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, glossier (80% similar). Pat McGrath Antidote (LE, $38.00) is darker (80% similar). MAC RiRi Boy (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (80% similar). Burberry Brilliant Violet (P, $34.00) is brighter, warmer (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...

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MAC Full Fuchsia Blush

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MAC Full Fuchsia Powder Blush

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). ColourPop More, Please (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Coeur Battant (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (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). Urban Decay Jilted (P, ) is more shimmery, darker (80% 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). 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). 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...

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MAC Fever Blush

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MAC Fever Powder Blush

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. MAC Petulant (LE, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). Coloured Raine My Day One (Blush) (LE, ) is lighter (95% 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). KVD Beauty Morticia (Shade) (DC, ) is less pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Dior Poison Matte (962) (P, $48.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Velvet (PiP, ) is warmer (95% 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). 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). 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,...

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MAC Irresistibly Charming/Violet Lipgloss Set

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MAC Irresistibly Charming/Violet Irresistibly Charming Lipgloss Set (Holiday 2015)

MAC Irresistibly Charming/Pink Lipgloss Set ($35.00 for 0.32 oz.) includes one shade of Dazzleglass and three shades of Cremesheen Glass. For long-time collectors, this will be your best bet between the three lipgloss sets as three of the shades are new (Narcissus is a...

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

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MAC Irresistibly Charming/Pink Lipgloss Set

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MAC Irresistibly Charming/Pink Irresistibly Charming Lipgloss Set (Holiday 2015)

MAC Irresistibly Charming/Pink Lipgloss Set ($35.00 for 0.32 oz.) includes one shade of Dazzleglass and three shades of Cremesheen Glass. All of the shades have been released before; Sugarrimmed and Just Superb are part of the current range from what I can tell. MAC's...

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

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MAC Irresistibly Charming/Nude Lipgloss Set

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MAC Irresistibly Charming/Nude Irresistibly Charming Lipgloss Set (Holiday 2015)

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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MAC Enchanted Eyes/Navy Eyeshadow Palette

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MAC Enchanted Eyes/Navy Enchanted Eyes

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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MAC Enchanted Eyes/Mauve Eyeshadow Palette

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MAC Enchanted Eyes/Mauve Enchanted Eyes

MAC Enchanted Eyes/Mauve Eyeshadow Palette ($39.50 for 0.15 oz.) includes six eyeshadows with a mauve (more purple to me) theme. Three of the shades (Lightfully, Subtly Elegant, and Magic Moor) have been released in past palettes but are not part of the permanent range. ...

MAC Enchanted Eyes/Mauve Eyeshadow Palette ($39.50 for 0.15 oz.) includes six eyeshadows with a mauve (more purple to me) theme. Three of the shades...

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MAC Gentle Mineralize Blush

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MAC Gentle Mineralize Blush

MAC Gentle Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "raspberry with gold pearl." It's a muted, medium rosy pink with warmer, gold shimmer. MAC Plum Foolery (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Icing Sugar (PiP, $6.99) is lighter (85% similar). Black Opal Orchid (P, $8.95) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever #310 HD Blush (DC, $26.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Cle de Peau Pale Fig (P, $60.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Empowering (LE, $29.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). theBalm Houndstooth (P, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Cle de Peau Cranberry (P, $60.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Sweet Samba (LE, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Carnation (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Buddy (Shimmer) (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Raindrops on Roses (LE, ) is less shimmery, brighter (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Love is the Drug (P, $40.00) is brighter (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Love Glow (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Outlaw (P, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Peach Berry (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Stiletto (LE, $9.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Oasis (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Illamasqua Ambition (P, $26.00) is more muted (85% similar). Clinique Rosy Pop (P, $21.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Gentle Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "raspberry with gold pearl." It's a muted,...

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MAC Enchanted Eyes/Warm Eyeshadow Palette

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MAC Enchanted Eyes/Warm Enchanted Eyes

MAC Enchanted Eyes/Warm Eyeshadow Palette ($39.50 for 0.15 oz.) includes six eyeshadows in the warm, neutral family. It's decent, and it seems to come together better in practice than it otherwise may appear in swatches, but you can find so many neutral palettes these days...

MAC Enchanted Eyes/Warm Eyeshadow Palette ($39.50 for 0.15 oz.) includes six eyeshadows in the warm, neutral family. It's decent, and it seems to come...

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