NYX Narcissistic Illuminator ($9.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light, golden peach with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had a soft, lightly powdery consistency that was blendable and didn’t read dry or powdery on the skin. The powder imparted a soft but noticeable glow to the skin without adding a lot of color on my skin tone (but fairer complexions may see more warmth). It wore well for seven hours on me. NARS Tribulation (LE, $30.00) is darker (95% similar). Chanel Warm Gold (20) (P, $58.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC She's a Rainbow (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Privilege (P, $26.00) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Last Call (LE, $30.00) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Highlighter (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Suqqu Yawakouki (05) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Surratt Beauty Coup de Genie (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Highlighter (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Clinique Nude Glow (P, $27.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Benefit Dandelion Twinkle (P, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar). Kosas Contrachroma (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty The Afternooner (Highlighter) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Love Glow (Glow Impact Powder) (PiP, $42.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Josie Maran Argan Enlightenment (Original) (P, $28.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Jubilant (21) (P, $14.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Rose Gold FX (LE, $31.00) is darker (90% similar). Hourglass Iridescent Strobe Light (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Cle de Peau Sand Beige (13) (P, $55.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Hot Sand (PiP, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NYX Chaotic Illuminator ($9.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warm undertones and a golden shimmer and sparkle. The texture was looser–noticeably drier–and a little powdery to work with. The shimmer was stronger in this shade than in Narcissistic as well. It worked more as a highlighting blush on my skin tone, and it may be more or less a blush or highlighter depending on your own skin tone. It just barely emphasized pores on my cheeks. The highlighter started to fade after seven hours of wear. Benefit CORALista (P, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Becca Flowerchild (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Feather (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Smashbox Carnation (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Rose Gold (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar). Milani Dolce Pink (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). YSL Passionnee (6) (P, $47.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Orgasm (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Too Faced Who's Your Poppy (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Too Faced Peachy Keen (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Score (DC, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Catrice Pinch of Rose (P, $6.99) is more muted (85% similar). Bite Beauty Pink Pearl (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA SUMMARY | NYX Illuminator ($9.00 for 0.33 oz.) is supposed to have “radiant shimmer” that gives skin a “subtle glow.” Most of the shades in the range (there are five) are moderately shimmery/frosty; only one is on the truly subtle side. The texture tended to be on the drier side, though I didn’t find them to appear dry on my skin (which is normal-to-dry). There is slight emphasis of pores, and the wear time varies from six to seven hours.

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NYX Narcissistic Illuminator

NYX Narcissistic Illuminator

NYX Narcissistic Illuminator

NYX Narcissistic Illuminator

NYX Narcissistic Illuminator

NYX Narcissistic Illuminator

NYX Narcissistic Illuminator

NYX Narcissistic Illuminator

NYX Chaotic Illuminator

NYX Chaotic Illuminator

NYX Chaotic Illuminator

NYX Chaotic Illuminator

NYX Chaotic Illuminator

NYX Chaotic Illuminator

NYX Chaotic Illuminator

NYX Chaotic Illuminator