Surratt Beauty Classique Artistique Blush ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, bold pinky-red with cooler undertones and a satin finish. MAC Never Say Never (P, $16.00)(100% similar). Chanel Tweed Cherry Blossom (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Premiere (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Chanel Chamade (67) (DC, $38.00) is glossier (95% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Sanguine (P, $15.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Haus Labs Watermelon Bliss (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Quiver (DC, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Dracarys (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Adorned (P, $15.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Fuchsia (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Haus Labs Acai Sky (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Red Envy (LE, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Apple Red (P, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Coloured Raine Prove My Loyalty (Blush) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Pat McGrath Night Bloom (LE, $44.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Rare Beauty Grateful (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). Chanel Rouge Profond (320) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

The Artistique Blush formula is supposed to have a “naturally glowing finish.” The formula is consistent: the blushes have a very soft, almost cream-like powder texture that blends out effortlessly to a luminous sheen with semi-opaque to opaque coverage (that is easily applied more sheerly or layered for true-to-pan color) and good wear (eight to nine hours). Classique was richly pigmented, and a little went on a very, very long way–this is ideal for someone who needs and wants a lot of coverage in their blush. The texture was incredibly smooth and silky, which made it easier to blend and diffuse, but you’ll still want to be careful about how much you apply to avoid having to really buff it out. The finish became more satiny as I blended and worked the powder into the skin. This shade wore well for nine hours before I noticed fading.

A note on packaging: Surratt’s range comes in lightweight plastic pans, which aren’t ideal for long-term use (particularly if traveling or putting in a makeup bag), as his products are designed to be put into custom palette solutions. Personally, I put magnets on the back of each and keep them in freestyle palettes (like a Z-Palette) as it is more economical.

Surratt Beauty Classique Artistique Blush

Surratt Beauty Classique Artistique Blush

Surratt Beauty Classique Artistique Blush

Surratt Beauty Classique Artistique Blush

Surratt Beauty Classique Artistique Blush

Surratt Beauty Classique Artistique Blush

Surratt Beauty Classique Artistique Blush