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NARS Despair Cheek Palette

NARS Despair Cheek Palette ($65.00 for 0.48 oz.) includes four blushes (three new, one part of the permanent line) and a travel-sized ITA kabuki brush. The palette contains $90 worth of blush, so it is a good deal for those who enjoy NARS' blush formulas, and what's nice is...

NARS Despair Cheek Palette ($65.00 for 0.48 oz.) includes four blushes (three new, one part of the permanent line) and a travel-sized ITA kabuki...

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Becca Afterglow Cheek Palette

Becca Afterglow Palette ($39.50 for 0.26 oz.) is a cheek palette that features three of the brand's pressed highlighters and two of their blushes. I think it's a great concept, and it is a nice way to try their famous cheek products, but I do wish the pans were on the...

Becca Afterglow Palette ($39.50 for 0.26 oz.) is a cheek palette that features three of the brand's pressed highlighters and two of their blushes. I...

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NARS Vengeful Dual-Intensity Blush Duo

NARS Vengeful Dual-Intensity Blush ($45.00 for 0.21 oz.) contains a highlighter and blush shade in the wet/dry Dual Intensity formula. I like this formula, but the ratings may make it appear less desirable, which is a result of NARS claiming that it is more intense dry and...

NARS Vengeful Dual-Intensity Blush ($45.00 for 0.21 oz.) contains a highlighter and blush shade in the wet/dry Dual Intensity formula. I like this...

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Guerlain Ors et Merveilles Eyes & Blush Palette

Guerlain Ors et Merveilles Eye & Blush Palette ($90.00 for 0.40 oz.) includes five eyeshadows housed in the top tier and then four blushes hidden beneath it in the lower tier. I'm not a fan of the blush formula they use in these tiered...

Guerlain Ors et Merveilles Eye & Blush Palette ($90.00 for 0.40 oz.) includes five eyeshadows housed in the top...

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MAC Raizin 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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Makeup Geek Duochrome Pigments (Part 1)

Shades Reviewed

Makeup Geek Mood Ring Pigment
Mood Ring
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Makeup Geek Sugar Rush Pigment
Sugar Rush
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Makeup Geek Chameleon Pigment
Chameleon
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Permanent

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MAC Rhubarb 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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