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post #781 of 851
7/30/10 at 3:10pm

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

I am a nc20 for reference...
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post #782 of 851
7/30/10 at 8:40pm

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

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Originally Posted by equus18 View Post
Originally posted by Twinkle_Twinkle:
"And honestly some of those shades were more similar than I thought previous to swatching them (like Mulch and Chocolate Brown pigment, and I don't own Old Gold but I know it's similar to Gorgeous Gold which leans more green than the former, etc). There are a lot of posts throughout this thread that I think have people scratching their heads. And to be honest, I don't pay any attention to the lip product posts because I don't wear enough lip products to be helpful in that department. I am sorry if you took offence
At the end of the day we are all just makeup feigning friends here "

This is why I did not want to post photos because even if I did, people would still come forward, like you, to disagree. I will state again, that I said my skin tone is NC35 on my post and those were my results based on that. So even if I posted photos, they would or would not help depending on your skin tone. Just take everything with a grain of salt. No need to say this thread is un-useful. Like you said, we're all "makeup feigning friends" having fun but you take out the fun when you say what we took the time to post is un-useful.

Hey Hon, I thought your post was helpful Some of us cannot afford to get every color, even if there are subtle differences in texture or tone, so it helps to know which ones are similar. I can always layer to get the variation I want if two colors are similar--so don't stop posting because not everyone agreed with your opinion...
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post #783 of 851
8/6/10 at 10:58pm

Pink Pearl Pigment Dupe Found!

This may be old news to people here, but I just thought I would add it. Today I received a Ben Nye Lumiere Lux Powder in Cosmic Violet that I ordered. It is a dead on dupe for Pink Pearl pigment. Best part is it is a large 8gm jar for only $9!
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post #784 of 851
8/6/10 at 11:04pm

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

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Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle View Post
I didn't say your post was un-useful. I said the thread was bordering on un-useful, and I actually think that taking pictures of the products you consider to be dupes would strengthen your position because then people would have something to see and compare to. I understand that you are NC35 and I am NW45 and those are two different shades, but I personally don't think some of those comparisons are dupes even on a sheet of Zerox paper or a sheet of black construction paper, and that is no offense to you or anyone else in here. Ultimately hue is in the eye of the beholder and regardless of skin tone differences some people are going to see similarities that others don't and vise versa. Also, I've been participating in this thread for years and have seen loads of what I would consider to be inaccurate comparisons so it isn't directed at you specifically, it's a general observation. Please don't cry. But I do think uploading photos helps, not hurts the thread. And as Forrest Gump would say, "That's all I have to say about that."
I'm not crying but I have some people here who have PM'd me about how they feel about your comments. So, I decided to write this comment. I'm not just speaking up for myself but for others as well.

If you think this thread is bordering on un-useful, then I suggest that you not contribute to it anymore. I mean, why waste your time. I see you have contributed a lot. You did admit to being a Miss Know-It-All. I don't and others here don't. We're all here to enjoy our passion for makeup. Some of us are using our 15 min. break at work or taking a break from life & our kids to indulge in the pleasantries on Specktra not criticism. Furthermore, not everyone has the technology (not me) or the time (that's me) to upload photos.
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post #785 of 851
8/7/10 at 3:40am

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

Hey All,

I read through the entire post - I'm looking for a dupe of Rizzo lipstick.

I know the MAC site says Sandy B and Myth = Rizzo but is there a dup. in any other brand?

Or even among other MAC lippies?

Thanks.

Nat
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post #786 of 851
8/7/10 at 4:01am

Re: Pink Pearl Pigment Dupe Found!

that's good news. pink pearl is an awesome pigment! so to find a cheaper alternative is great
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post #787 of 851
8/7/10 at 5:01am

Re: Pink Pearl Pigment Dupe Found!

In the jar they look a bit different, but applied they are very similar. The MAC pigment is somewhat more frosty/shimmery, but I actually think the purple/pink shows better with the Ben Nye.






Edit* On top my hand and finger tips: MAC is on the left
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post #788 of 851
8/7/10 at 10:39am

Re: Pink Pearl Pigment Dupe Found!

I'd always heard that BN Cosmic Violet was a dupe for Stars N Rockets, but then again, I guess Stars N Rockets and Pink Pearl are similar too. So why do I own both and never use either? Sigh...
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post #789 of 851
8/7/10 at 11:19am

Re: Pink Pearl Pigment Dupe Found!

*merging with "The Dupe Thread"*
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post #790 of 851
8/7/10 at 7:40pm

Re: Pink Pearl Pigment Dupe Found!

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Originally Posted by FiestyFemme View Post
I'd always heard that BN Cosmic Violet was a dupe for Stars N Rockets, but then again, I guess Stars N Rockets and Pink Pearl are similar too. So why do I own both and never use either? Sigh...
I don't have Stars N Rockets, so it may be an even better dupe. When I applied BN, it just reminded me of pink pearl right away.
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post #791 of 851
8/7/10 at 11:35pm

Re: Pink Pearl Pigment Dupe Found!

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Originally Posted by FiestyFemme View Post
I'd always heard that BN Cosmic Violet was a dupe for Stars N Rockets, but then again, I guess Stars N Rockets and Pink Pearl are similar too. So why do I own both and never use either? Sigh...
I have both and I agree that they are similar. And, I also hardly use either. Stila's Charm is also similar. I have that one too and it's hardly used LOL
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post #792 of 851
8/8/10 at 5:09pm

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

I went to MAC today to get Crazy Cool from the Dare to Wear collection but they were out. The sales girl recommended Beautiful Iris instead. She swatched both on my hand. They are similar. I like the Beautiful Iris better--it's more on the lavender side. Whereas, Crazy Cool is lighter, whitish-lavender. I bought Beautiful Iris.
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post #793 of 851
8/17/10 at 7:40am

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

on me (nc/nw15) Zingy and Electric Eel are the almost the same.



Crest the Wave and Going Bananas are different. Crest The Wave is more pigmented.

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post #794 of 851
8/17/10 at 7:41am

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

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Originally Posted by equus18 View Post
I went to MAC today to get Crazy Cool from the Dare to Wear collection but they were out. The sales girl recommended Beautiful Iris instead. She swatched both on my hand. They are similar. I like the Beautiful Iris better--it's more on the lavender side. Whereas, Crazy Cool is lighter, whitish-lavender. I bought Beautiful Iris.
I just picked up Crazy Cool today. I already own beautiful iris.

On me Crazy Cool is not similar to Beautiful Iris, its closer to Digit.
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post #795 of 851
8/18/10 at 3:17am

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

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Originally Posted by Lyssah View Post
I just picked up Crazy Cool today. I already own beautiful iris.

On me Crazy Cool is not similar to Beautiful Iris, its closer to Digit.
Yup. Or even Crystal.
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post #796 of 851
8/18/10 at 3:59am

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

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Originally Posted by equus18 View Post
I went to MAC today to get Crazy Cool from the Dare to Wear collection but they were out. The sales girl recommended Beautiful Iris instead. She swatched both on my hand. They are similar. I like the Beautiful Iris better--it's more on the lavender side. Whereas, Crazy Cool is lighter, whitish-lavender. I bought Beautiful Iris.
Man, I LOVE Beautiful Iris! I agree Crazy Cool is whiter-I bought it, & like it, but it's more...powdery? On me. I guess the word I want is chalky.

Also, VG Gaga & Pink Nouveau are damn near identical. I've always thought that, & then I read an interview with Gaga about her VG, & she mentioned Pink Nouveau was her like, staple lipstick & she basically wanted that color as her release.
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post #797 of 851
8/25/10 at 1:13am

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

Hi Ladies! I have several LE eyeshadows that I was wondering if they may be similar to any regular line MAC shades. I'm planning on picking up some more eyeshadows soon and just don't want to end up buying 2 of the same color. Here is what I have already & thanks for any help...
Take Wing
Showstopper
Primal
Dark Edge
Tissue Weight
Femme Fi
Hey!
Nanogold
Soft Force
Embark...I know it is regular line already, but is there one that is similar?

I find Rose Blanc and Dreammaker to be very similar & Satin Taupe and Style Snob. Thanks!
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post #798 of 851
8/25/10 at 4:49am

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

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Originally Posted by equus18 View Post
I went to MAC today to get Crazy Cool from the Dare to Wear collection but they were out. The sales girl recommended Beautiful Iris instead. She swatched both on my hand. They are similar. I like the Beautiful Iris better--it's more on the lavender side. Whereas, Crazy Cool is lighter, whitish-lavender. I bought Beautiful Iris.
i have both and i prefer beautiful iris because crazy cool doesn't have the pinky sheen that BI does. On my nc20 skin both are pretty much the same, just BI has that sheen and CC does not
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post #799 of 851
8/26/10 at 5:46am

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

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Originally Posted by CajunFille' View Post
Hi Ladies! I have several LE eyeshadows that I was wondering if they may be similar to any regular line MAC shades. I'm planning on picking up some more eyeshadows soon and just don't want to end up buying 2 of the same color. Here is what I have already & thanks for any help...
Take Wing
Showstopper
Primal
Dark Edge
Tissue Weight
Femme Fi
Hey!
Nanogold
Soft Force
Embark...I know it is regular line already, but is there one that is similar?

I find Rose Blanc and Dreammaker to be very similar & Satin Taupe and Style Snob. Thanks!
I believe Mystery is quite a good dupe for Dark Edge (if Dark Edge is the dark brown in the Tempting palette from CoC) and I have heard others say that Nylon and Soft Force are close.
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post #800 of 851
8/26/10 at 1:46pm

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

If u have electric eel, you don't need Zingy
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post #801 of 851
8/26/10 at 3:16pm

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

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Originally Posted by geeko View Post
If u have electric eel, you don't need Zingy
Or Clarity. They have minimal differences between the 3 of them, but they aren't noticeable on the eye while wearing.
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post #802 of 851
8/27/10 at 2:33pm

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

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Originally Posted by CajunFille' View Post
Here is what I have already & thanks for any help...
Take Wing -if it is the frosty red one Cranberry.
Showstopper-Mystery or BrunDark Edge-maybe Handwritten but HW is lighter
Hey!- All that Glitters
Nanogold- Hush
Embark... Folie but not as dark
I somewhat agree with Rose Blanc and Dreammaker but Dreammaker is more golden. Rose Blanc is similiar Going Bananas on my skin.
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post #803 of 851
8/28/10 at 1:56am

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

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Originally Posted by CajunFille' View Post
Hi Ladies! I have several LE eyeshadows that I was wondering if they may be similar to any regular line MAC shades. I'm planning on picking up some more eyeshadows soon and just don't want to end up buying 2 of the same color. Here is what I have already & thanks for any help...
Take Wing
Showstopper
Primal
Dark Edge
Tissue Weight
Femme Fi
Hey!
Nanogold
Soft Force
Embark...I know it is regular line already, but is there one that is similar?

I find Rose Blanc and Dreammaker to be very similar & Satin Taupe and Style Snob. Thanks!
On me the gold in Nanogold doesn't show up as much as the pink, so it ends up looking like a weaker version of Seedy Pearl, so that might be a permanent eye shadow that you may not need because you already have Nanogold, but it's a weird shade, so I'd swatch it for yourself. I don't have any of the other shades you mentioned but Embark and Showstopper, and I don't own anything else like Showstopper.
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post #804 of 851
9/7/10 at 9:41am

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

Maybelline's lipstick #205 called Nearly There looks just like Viva Glam V lipgloss.
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post #805 of 851
9/7/10 at 9:55pm

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

Does anyone know if there is a perm dupe for the lipstick Aristo-Cat from the FF collection? I really love this colour but can't get it until the weekend at least and I'm worried they'll be sold out by then. Can only buy online so can't even get an MA or someone to hold it for me.
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post #806 of 851
9/13/10 at 11:03am

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

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Originally Posted by PeachTwist View Post
Does anyone know if there is a perm dupe for the lipstick Aristo-Cat from the FF collection? I really love this colour but can't get it until the weekend at least and I'm worried they'll be sold out by then. Can only buy online so can't even get an MA or someone to hold it for me.
I checked out Plum Dandy after hearing it was a dupe and compared it to Aristo-Cat. They're VERY similar except Plum Dandy has a rose tint to it. Just as pretty I think. Aristo-Cat is a bit more subtle and more plummy. Both are frosts though. The MA said they were very different, but i don't agree.
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post #807 of 851
9/14/10 at 5:08pm

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

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Originally Posted by CajunFille' View Post
Hi Ladies! I have several LE eyeshadows that I was wondering if they may be similar to any regular line MAC shades. I'm planning on picking up some more eyeshadows soon and just don't want to end up buying 2 of the same color. Here is what I have already & thanks for any help...
Take Wing
Showstopper
Primal
Dark Edge
Tissue Weight
Femme Fi
Hey!
Nanogold
Soft Force
Embark...I know it is regular line already, but is there one that is similar?

I find Rose Blanc and Dreammaker to be very similar & Satin Taupe and Style Snob. Thanks!
I went to MAC the other day and I took these eyeshadows with me just to be sure I wouldn't pick up dupes. These are the dupes I found for the shadows on my NC25/30 skintone.

Showstopper = Brun (showstopper is just slightly more brown where brun is slightly blacker.

Primal = Espresso

Dark Edge = Mystery

Tissue Weight =

Femme Fi = Dazzlelight (femme fi is just slightly warmer)

Hey! = Naked Lunch (naked lunch is just slightly pinker)

Nanogold = Hush

Soft Force = Ricepaper

Embark = Follie (follie is the same shade and tone just a lighter version)

Restless =

Amazon = Nylon

Tickles = Pink Freeze (pink freeze is the better choice here, b/c tickles is one of those horrible Lusters.

Bravado = Cranberry (bravado is just slightly pinker)

Hope this helps! If I find dupes for the other shades I will let ya'll know.

These shades are not exact dupes, but shades that I feel I do not need because they appear soooo close on my skin.
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post #808 of 851
9/14/10 at 9:03pm

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

Fleshpot and Cream D'Nude are pretty close except for the finish
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post #809 of 851
9/16/10 at 11:47am

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

Wow why didn't i check out this thread sooner!
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post #810 of 851
9/21/10 at 11:04pm

Re: The Dupe Thread: If you have... you don't really need...

Ty for the help!

'nother question.

How close are Melon p/g and Expensive Pink e/s?

I've looked through this WHOLE thread to see if they are and there has been no mention. I only ask as I saw a tutorial on here using both - but in the photos they looked almost identical to my eye - but I could be wrong. Just don't want to have to buy Melon if not needed - as I don't know how often I would use it.

Pls help!
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