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MAC Evening Rendezvous Lipstick

MAC Evening Rendezvous Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep reddish purple [with a Matte finish]." It's a muted, medium-dark purple with warm pink tones and a semi-matte finish. MAC Dancing Flowers (LE, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar). ColourPop Back Up (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Tender Love (55) (P, $14.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Hey, Boy, Hey! (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Candy Stripper (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). Sephora Very Vintage (87) (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Tomboy (P, $12.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Bite Beauty #010 (LE, $36.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Saboteur (Left) (LE, ) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Crank (P, $18.00) is cooler, less glossy (85% similar). NARS Silvia (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (85% similar). KVD Beauty Susperia (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). ColourPop Viper (DC, $6.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar). KVD Beauty L.U.V. (P, $20.00) is brighter, cooler, less glossy (90% similar). Urban Decay Bittersweet (DC, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Up the Amp (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, glossier (80% similar). Pat McGrath Antidote (LE, $38.00) is darker (80% similar). MAC RiRi Boy (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (80% similar). Burberry Brilliant Violet (P, $34.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Evening Rendezvous Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep reddish purple [with a Matte...

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Dior Blazing (631) DiorShow Fusion Mono

Dior Blazing (631) DiorShow Fusion Mono ($31.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a sparkling, soft champagne gold with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. Bobbi Brown Sunlight Gold (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Nude Beam (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Golden Locket (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Kitties (PiP, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Glow #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Maybelline Beige-ing Beauty (85) (LE, $6.99) is warmer (85% similar). Lancome Eternal Gold (P, $24.50) is warmer (85% similar). Tarte Baby It's Gold Outside (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). L'Oreal Gold Imperial (LE, $7.99) is warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Crimper (LE, $6.00) is lighter, more pigmented (85% similar). L'Oreal Eternal Sunshine (P, $7.99) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Retrospeck (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). Tarte Vivacious (LE, ) is lighter, brighter, more pigmented (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dior Blazing (631) DiorShow Fusion Mono ($31.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a sparkling, soft champagne gold with warm...

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Dior Luxurious Beige Illuminating Pressed Powder

Dior Luxurious Beige Illuminating Pressed Powder ($82.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a light, yellowed beige with fine gold shimmer. Dior Cosmopolite (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty The Afternooner (Highlighter) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Jardin de Camelias (LE, $80.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight (Sahara) (PiP, $44.00) is darker (90% similar). Hourglass Surreal Light (LE, $48.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Perles des Neiges (LE, $80.00) is lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). Sephora Light Beam (02) (P, $14.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Too Chic (LE, $22.00) is lighter (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Fair (1) (P, $44.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight (P, $44.00) is more shimmery, lighter, better quality (90% similar). Hourglass Euphoric Strobe Light (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Milani Luster Light (P, $12.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Hourglass Brilliant Strobe Light (P, $40.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Becca Luminary (1) (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dior Luxurious Beige Illuminating Pressed Powder ($82.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a light, yellowed beige with fine gold shimmer. Dior Cosmopolite (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty The Afternooner (Highlighter) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Jardin de Camelias (LE, $80.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight (Sahara) (PiP, $44.00) is darker (90% similar). Hourglass Surreal Light (LE, $48.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Perles des Neiges (LE, $80.00) is lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). Sephora Light Beam (02) (P, $14.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Too Chic (LE, $22.00) is lighter (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Fair (1) (P, $44.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight (P, $44.00) is more shimmery, lighter, better quality (90% similar). Hourglass Euphoric Strobe Light (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Milani Luster Light (P, $12.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Hourglass Brilliant Strobe Light (P, $40.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Becca Luminary (1) (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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Guerlain Nuit Merveilleuse (903) Le Vernis

Guerlain Nuit Merveilleuse (903) Vernis ($26.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark, violet purple with fine, multi-colored shimmer (mostly pink and lighter purple). Rescue Beauty Lounge Pause (LE, $20.00) is more pigmented (95% similar). Illamasqua Poke (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Anna Sui Minnie Mouse Midnight Purple (200) (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Zoya Belinda (P, $9.00) is darker (85% similar). Zoya Suri (P, $9.00) is darker, more pigmented, better quality (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Guerlain Nuit Merveilleuse (903) Vernis ($26.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark, violet purple with fine,...

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Guerlain Merveilleux Rose (867) Rouge G Lipcolor

Guerlain Merveilleux Rose (867) Rouge G Lipcolor ($55.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, rosy pink with warm undertones and a soft, luminous sheen. Tarte Tulip (P, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). MAC Mystical (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Sheer Streak (DC, $22.00) is lighter, brighter, less pigmented (85% similar). MAC Out for Passion (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Grande Dame (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, less glossy (95% similar). Chanel Lettre (216) (P, $37.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Clinique Blush Pop (P, $19.50) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Bite Beauty Cortado (DC, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Shiseido Coral Shore (RD309) (DC, $28.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Angel (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain #06 (P, $36.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Becca Sundae (DC, $24.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). MAC Finally Free (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Steel Magnolia (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Estee Lauder Incensed (P, $32.00) is darker (85% similar). Hourglass Inventor (P, $32.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Chanel Rouge Delicieux (807) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Sheer Liar (DC, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (85% similar). Estee Lauder Dynamic (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). Givenchy Corail Decollete (303) (P, $36.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Guerlain Merveilleux Rose (867) Rouge G Lipcolor ($55.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium, rosy pink with warm...

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Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set

Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set ($49.00 for 1.23 oz.) includes 24 eyeshadows, three blushes, travel-sized mascara, and a twist-up jumbo lip crayon. It's a mixed bag; some are nice, some are duds, and some are somewhere in-between. It's a lot of product for your money,...

Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set ($49.00 for 1.23 oz.) includes 24 eyeshadows, three blushes, travel-sized mascara, and a twist-up jumbo lip...

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Make Up For Ever 15 Artist Shadow Palette

Make Up For Ever Holiday 2015 15 Artist Shadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.90 oz.) includes fifteen of the brand's Artist Shadows (all of which are permanent, so you can always purchase them individually or repurchase if you ever finish one). ...

Make Up For Ever Holiday 2015 15 Artist Shadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.90 oz.) includes fifteen of the brand's...

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MAC Irresistibly Charming/Violet Lipgloss Set

MAC Irresistibly Charming/Pink Lipgloss Set ($35.00 for 0.32 oz.) includes one shade of Dazzleglass and three shades of Cremesheen Glass. For long-time collectors, this will be your best bet between the three lipgloss sets as three of the shades are new (Narcissus is a...

MAC Irresistibly Charming/Pink Lipgloss Set ($35.00 for 0.32 oz.) includes one shade of Dazzleglass and three shades of Cremesheen Glass. For...

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MAC Irresistibly Charming/Pink Lipgloss Set

MAC Irresistibly Charming/Pink Lipgloss Set ($35.00 for 0.32 oz.) includes one shade of Dazzleglass and three shades of Cremesheen Glass. All of the shades have been released before; Sugarrimmed and Just Superb are part of the current range from what I can tell. MAC's...

MAC Irresistibly Charming/Pink Lipgloss Set ($35.00 for 0.32 oz.) includes one shade of Dazzleglass and three shades of Cremesheen Glass. All of the...

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Bite Beauty Rewind Matte Creme Lip Crayon Set

Bite Beauty Rewind Lip Crayon Set ($25.00 for 0.12 oz.) includes four travel-sized, twist-up lip colors housed in a red tin. I really liked Bite's set last year, and I think this year's is also good and works well as a stocking stuffer or...

Bite Beauty Rewind Lip Crayon Set ($25.00 for 0.12 oz.) includes four travel-sized, twist-up lip colors housed in...

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