Peony Pavillion

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). 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). 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). 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). Makeup Geek Head Over Heels (DC, $9.99) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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