Chanel Alezane (260) Joues Contraste Blush ($45.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a muted coppery-brown with a hint of rose and gold shimmer. Chanel Les Chaines de Chanel (LE, $70.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC Stylish Me (LE, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). NYX Bronzed (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). bareMinerals The Close Call (PiP, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Walk of No Shame (P, $40.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Black Opal Rose Gold (P, $8.95) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Intense (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Patrick Ta She's So LA (Powder) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Ciate Date Night (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Accent (84) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Peachtwist (P, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Evening Beige (340) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Canaille (89) (LE, $45.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Edward Bess Ciao (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Into Eternity (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Make You Mine (P, $23.50) is darker, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Cover FX Warm Honey (Right) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Summer Dual Intensity Blush IV (LE, ) is brighter (85% similar). MAC Hushed Tone (P, $31.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). NARS Sugar Spirit (LE, $30.00) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

The texture was soft, silky, and lightweight on the skin while blending easily without losing too much intensity. It had semi-opaque coverage that was buildable to opaque pigmentation or blended out to semi-sheer (or you could apply less) if a subtler look was preferred. The shimmer didn’t emphasize the skin’s natural texture or pores, but it translated into a soft sheen. On me, it wore well for just over eight hours before fading.

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Chanel Alezane (260) Joues Contraste Blush

Chanel Alezane (260) Joues Contraste Blush

Chanel Alezane (260) Joues Contraste Blush

Chanel Alezane (260) Joues Contraste Blush

Chanel Alezane (260) Joues Contraste Blush

Chanel Alezane (260) Joues Contraste Blush