MAC Sock-it Xiqu Cream Colour Base ($23.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a “dirty lavender.” It’s a bright, light-medium lavender with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had sheer, buildable color payoff with a lightweight, emollient consistency that applied easily to skin and blended out well. I like to pat it on with fingertips and then use a synthetic brush to blend out. The color lasted for seven hours on me. ColourPop No Sleep (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Howlin' (P, $4.50) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Two to Mango (P, $4.50) is less glossy (90% similar). MAC Full of Joy (P, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Macaroon (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Huda Beauty Lilac #7 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #4 (PiP, ) is darker, less glossy (85% similar). Natasha Denona Naga (344CM) (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Concrete Lavender (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Natasha Denona Feather (434CM) (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer, less glossy (85% similar). NARS Sex Fantasy (LE, $30.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Optimized (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Makeup Geek Secret Admirer (DC, $9.99) is darker, warmer (80% similar). ColourPop Brr Baby (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). Sephora Over the Moon (14) (DC, $14.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Viseart Liaison (Violette) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). About Face Freaked (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Rich Coral Cream Colour Base ($23.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as an “orange.” It’s a medium orange with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had sheer, buildable pigmentation that applied well and blended out easily. It worked well over liquid foundation as well as over bare skin. The naturally emollient consistency (which doesn’t dry down) gives the skin a soft glow. This shade wore well for seven and a half hours on me. This shade is also part of the permanent range. A note: CCBs typically come with advisory sheets as some shades are not recommend for eyes and/or lips, but mine were press samples and none had those sheets, so I am not sure if this is eye safe (a lot of pinks/reds are not). ColourPop Bonus (DC, $8.00) is less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Get Leid (P, $8.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Inglot #45 Face Blush (P, $10.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics RBF (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Honey Jasmine (LE, $24.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Dynamite (LE, $4.50) is less glossy (90% similar). Makeup Geek Summer Fling (DC, $9.99) is less glossy (90% similar). YSL Rebelle (7) (P, $47.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Natasha Denona Tone (223CP) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Fire Opal (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty African Violet #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Pass It On (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (80% similar). Natasha Denona Jasper (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Peony Pavillion Cream Colour Base ($23.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a “hot pink.” It’s a medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and very fine pearl. It is pretty much the color of what I think of when I hear “pink peonies.” It had semi-sheer, buildable coverage with a natural sheen. The consistency is thin, emollient, and almost “greasy” as it never dries down on the skin. It lasted for seven hours on cheeks. A note: CCBs typically come with advisory sheets as some shades are not recommend for eyes and/or lips, but mine were press samples and none had those sheets, so I am not sure if this is eye safe (a lot of pinks/reds are not). Maybelline Pink Fever (20) (P, $8.99) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Quickie (DC, $26.00) is cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Makeup Geek Rendezvous (DC, $9.99) is less glossy (90% similar). MAC Pink Swoon (P, $24.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Mochi (DC, $8.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Makeup Geek Head Over Heels (DC, $9.99) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). ColourPop Olive (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Too Faced Justify My Love (P, $26.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Sweet Sentiment (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Milani Delizioso Pink (10) (DC, $7.99) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (85% similar). KIKO 110 Bright Pink (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (85% similar). Make Up For Ever #210 HD Blush (DC, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Thumper (P, $8.00) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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MAC Sock-it Xiqu Cream Colour Base

MAC Sock-it Xiqu Cream Colour Base

MAC Sock-it Xiqu Cream Colour Base

MAC Sock-it Xiqu Cream Colour Base

MAC Sock-it Xiqu Cream Colour Base

MAC Sock-it Xiqu Cream Colour Base

MAC Rich Coral Cream Colour Base

MAC Rich Coral Cream Colour Base

MAC Rich Coral Cream Colour Base

MAC Rich Coral Cream Colour Base

MAC Rich Coral Cream Colour Base

MAC Rich Coral Cream Colour Base

MAC Peony Pavillion Cream Colour Base

MAC Peony Pavillion Cream Colour Base

MAC Peony Pavillion Cream Colour Base

MAC Peony Pavillion Cream Colour Base

MAC Peony Pavillion Cream Colour Base

MAC Peony Pavillion Cream Colour Base