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Benefit Pause for Applause Longwear Powder Eyeshadow

Benefit Pause for Applause Longwear Powder Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a "soft lilac." It's a lightened, pinked lilac with a satin finish (and it almost looks matte, but there's a very fine shimmer to it). Urban Decay...

Benefit Pause for Applause Longwear Powder Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a "soft lilac." It's a...

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Urban Decay Secret Service Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Secret Service Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "soft cool brown matte." It's a cool-toned, gray-tinged brown with a matte finish. It's a brown-leaning taupe, but it has a fair amount of brown in it. Wet 'n' Wild...

Urban Decay Secret Service Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "soft cool brown matte." It's a...

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Illamasqua Shoot Intense Lipgloss

Illamasqua Shoot Intense Lipgloss (£14.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as a "leaf green." It's a brightened, medium grass green with warm, yellowy undertones and a creamy finish. It will surprise absolutely no one that I don't have a laundry list of dupes for this shade....

Illamasqua Shoot Intense Lipgloss (£14.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as a "leaf green." It's a brightened, medium grass green with warm, yellowy...

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Maybelline Hot Plum ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline Hot Plum ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color ($7.49 for 0.15 oz.) is a brightened, magenta pink with a satiny finish. Maybelline Fuchsia Flash is pinker and brighter--a lot less magenta/purple. MAC Daddy's Little Girl is lighter. MAC Pink Pigeon is pinker. MAC Night...

Maybelline Hot Plum ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color ($7.49 for 0.15 oz.) is a brightened, magenta pink with a satiny finish. Maybelline Fuchsia Flash is...

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Bobbi Brown Lilac Rose Shimmer Brick

Bobbi Brown Lilac Rose Shimmer Brick ($42.00 for 0.40 oz.) is described as "bright pink, golden pink, and icy pink pearl pigments." It's a cool-toned, rosy pink with a frosted, shimmer-sheen finish. Estee Lauder Tease is surprisingly...

Bobbi Brown Lilac Rose Shimmer Brick ($42.00 for 0.40 oz.) is described as "bright pink, golden pink, and icy...

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NARS Silvana Blush

NARS Silvana Blush ($29.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "natural peach terracotta." It's a medium peachy brown with warm undertones and a pearly finish. NARS Madly is a touch browner, less warm-toned. MAC Lush-Light Bronze is browner and more matte. MAC The Soft Meow is...

NARS Silvana Blush ($29.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "natural peach terracotta." It's a medium peachy brown with warm undertones and a pearly...

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OCC Pond Nail Lacquer

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Pond Nail Lacquer ($10.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "true royal blue" with a satin finish. It's a bold, royal blue cream; very rich and decadent. China Glaze Manhunt is darker and slightly jelly-like. Zoya Song is a bit darker, and it has...

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Pond Nail Lacquer ($10.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "true royal blue" with a satin finish. It's a bold, royal...

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Benefit Nude Swings Longwear Powder Eyeshadow

Benefit Nude Swings Longwear Powder Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a "rose gold." It's a warm beige with a hint of peach and a champagne sheen. I expect that it may look more like a rose gold, as listed, on those with...

Benefit Nude Swings Longwear Powder Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a "rose gold." It's a warm...

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Maybelline Shocking Coral ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum Review & Photos

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum Review & Photos

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum ($205.00 for 1.7 fl. oz./50 ml) begins with an initial blast of spices, like cardamom, cinnamon, and clove, followed by sweetened vanilla bean, and rum--warm, boozy, and fragrant. There's an undercurrent of chocolate after...

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