Hypnotizing

Hypnotizing is a washed out, very light taupe with hints of gray and a frosted sheen. It is a much, much lighter version than the last time I saw it (where it looked deeper and more purple-hued). The texture was firm, and it required a much denser brush and heavier hand. This shade started to crease after seven hours of wear. MAC Breaking Ground (LE, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). YSL Saharienne #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). NARS Lhasa (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Up Too Slate (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Silent Treatment #4 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Smoky Black Friday #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Prom Night (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC Phresh Out #4 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Silver Mirage (18) (LE, $39.00) is warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Starlet #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Dior Golden Snow #4 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Plum Taupe (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Tarte Monochrome (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #16 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). bareMinerals Tranquil (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Tarte Wave (LE, ) is darker (80% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Who Has Time (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). Chanel Gri-Gri (101) (LE, $29.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Dior Fairy Golds #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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