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MAC Pure Bred Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad

MAC Pure Bred Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad ($46.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a set of warmer neutral shades with a more frosted finish overall. It's a good palette, though everything is dupable, so you may find you have colors like it. I think...

MAC Pure Bred Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad ($46.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a set of warmer neutral shades with a more...

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Sneak Peek: MAC Haute Dogs Collection Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: MAC Haute Dogs Collection Photos & Swatches

MAC Haute Dogs Collection is now online and will be available in-stores next week. I'm working on testing everything, but here are swatches for now!

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MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 Lipglass

MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 Lipglass ($15.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is described as a "bright orange with sparkle." It's a muted, coral-orange with warm undertones and pink and gold sparkle. Gucci Beauty Crushed Coral (DC, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dior 999 (P, $35.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Dior Paradise (732) (P, $29.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Burberry Brick Red (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, more pigmented (90% similar). Becca Watermelon/Opal (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Guerlain Nahema Smack (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Chanel Daydream (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Nude Alert (08) (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Chene Rouge (212) (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Bright Pink Bouquet (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Bite (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (85% similar). NARS Eternal Red (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, brighter (85% similar). MAC Li Li's Motor City (LE, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar). NARS Scandal (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Huda Beauty Boujee (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Kinky (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). MAC Berry Bold (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, brighter (80% similar). Urban Decay Punch Drunk (DC, $26.00) is brighter, more pigmented, warmer (80% similar). Revlon HD Sunstone (565) (DC, $8.99) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 Lipglass ($15.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is described as a "bright orange with sparkle." It's a muted, coral-orange with warm...

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MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 Lipstick

MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "bright orange [with a Matte finish]." It's a brightened, medium coral-orange with warm, red undertones and a semi-matte finish. Maybelline Craving Coral (P, $7.99) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury 1975 Red (LE, $37.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Scarlet Ibis (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Lady Danger (P, $19.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Barbecue (LE, $19.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). MAC Dangerous (P, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). NARS Annabella (P, $34.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Lady Ruba (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Strange Journey (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Vermillion Vee (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Countess (DC, $21.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (95% similar). Too Faced Sweet n' Sour (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Tomango (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Saffron Fire (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Lana (P, $34.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Reverie (LE, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty GTA (LE, $26.00) is cooler, glossier (95% similar). MAC True Red (LE, $19.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop On Repeat (P, $10.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Wild Ginger (P, $55.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "bright orange [with a Matte finish]." It's a brightened, medium...

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Guerlain Pink Me Up Rose Aux Joues Blush

Guerlain Pink Me Up Rose Aux Joues / Blush ($52.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a lightly brightened, medium pink-coral with very fine gold pearl. Stellar Beauty Beam (P, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Tweed Evanescent (130) (LE, $45.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Hipness (LE, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Love Hangover (P, $26.00) is warmer (95% similar). Chanel Quintessence (440) (P, $45.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Holiday (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar). NYX Mauve (DC, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Decked Out (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Gucci Beauty Coral Flower (DC, $49.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Pure Effect (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Dainty (P, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Guerlain Ors et Merveilles #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). NYX Summer Peach (DC, $5.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Blush (Original) (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Benefit Bella Bamba (DC, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Fleur Power (P, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Naked Cherry #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Physicians Formula Natural (P, $12.99) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Fun with Friends (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Rose Baiser (361) (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Guerlain Pink Me Up Rose Aux Joues / Blush ($52.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a lightly brightened, medium pink-coral with...

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Sneak Peek: Milani Amore Matte Lip Cremes Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Milani Amore Matte Lip Cremes Photos & Swatches

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Milani Amore Matte Lip Creme ($8.99 for 0.21 fl. oz.) is a new, limited edition liquid lipstick available now both at drugstores (I got mine at Walgreens) as well as through Milani directly. Testing these soon, hopefully, but here's a look at swatches!

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Sneak Peek: ColourPop Fall 2015 Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: ColourPop Fall 2015 Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

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For fall, there are eight new, limited edition shades of ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick ($6.00 for 0.11 fl. oz.). Full reviews to come!

>> VIEW ALL SWATCHES OF ULTRA MATTE LIQUID LIPSTICKS HERE <<

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Dior Cosmopolite Illuminating Face Powder

Dior Cosmopolite Illuminating Face Powder ($45.00 for 0.24 oz.) is described as a "universal powder" that gives a "glowy finish." It's a light, gold-shimmered beige with a soft sheen. Dior Luxurious Beige (LE, $82.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Pop of Light (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Laura Mercier Highlight 01 (P, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Light Beam (02) (P, $14.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Flush (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Hourglass Surreal Light (LE, $48.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty The Afternooner (Highlighter) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Hourglass Euphoric Strobe Light (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Sparkling Rose (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Tarte Highlight (Tarteist) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight (P, $44.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Coupe d'Chic (LE, $26.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Urban Decay Aura (P, $30.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dior Cosmopolite Illuminating Face Powder ($45.00 for 0.24 oz.) is described as a "universal powder" that gives a "glowy finish." It's a light,...

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Guerlain Orange Fizz KissKiss Lip Colour

Guerlain Orange Fizz KissKiss Lip Colour ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brightened, medium-dark orange-red with warm undertones and a satin finish. MAC Lobster (DC, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Connor (P, $36.00) is brighter, cooler (95% similar). NYX Indie Flick (P, $6.00) is brighter, less glossy (95% similar). Guerlain #44 (P, $33.00) is less shimmery, less glossy (95% similar). Chanel Entusiasta (164) (P, ) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Fierce (P, $32.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Bite Beauty #074 (P, $18.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Lady Ruba (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Sail La Vie (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Dior Trafalgar (844) (P, $34.00) is brighter (90% similar). Hourglass I Live For (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Peche (DC, $24.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Makeup Geek Free Spirit (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Gala (LE, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). Lipstick Queen Jungle Queen (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Augmented Reality (LE, $19.00) is brighter, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Vermillionaire (P, $57.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cristiano (P, $36.00) is brighter, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Lady Danger (P, $19.00) is brighter (85% similar). Becca Poppy (DC, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Guerlain Orange Fizz KissKiss Lip Colour ($37.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brightened, medium-dark orange-red with warm...

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Guerlain Nahema Smack Maxi Shine Lip Gloss

Guerlain Nahema Smack Maxi Shine Lip Gloss ($30.00 for 0.25 fl. oz.) is a brightened, medium orange-coral with warm undertones and a smattering of gold and pink sparkle. Cle de Peau Deco (16) (P, $48.00) is cooler (95% similar). Guerlain Candy Stripe (P, $30.00) is cooler (95% similar). Gucci Beauty Crushed Coral (DC, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Sephora Nude Alert (08) (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Bright Pink Bouquet (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Revlon Kiss Me Coral (DC, $7.99) is brighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever 205P Pearly Rose (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Burberry Brick Red (P, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Becca Watermelon/Opal (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Dior Ever Dior (643) (P, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Viva (LE, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar). Revlon Papaya (DC, $7.49) is cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Tickle-Me-Peach (P, $19.00) is brighter (85% similar). Bite Beauty Dirty Chai (LE, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar). Milani Coral Crush (10) (P, $5.49) is lighter (85% similar). Dior Cosmic (656) (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Dior Rose Tricheuse (669) (LE, $35.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Fresh Mango (26) (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Giorgio Armani #501 Uptown (P, $38.00) is cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Guerlain Nahema Smack Maxi Shine Lip Gloss ($30.00 for 0.25 fl. oz.) is a brightened, medium orange-coral with...

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