Another common recommendation is Milani Baked Blushes... I had a few of those years ago and used some up and decluttered others. Next time I am in the city I might try to swatch Luminoso :)
Milani luminoso’s formula is quite pigmented and thick, so I don’t think it would be a dupe, but definitely still worth swatching! I would also suggest the new Essence Pure nude blushes, specifically the shade 01 shimmery rose. I got it recently and it’s very light in color with a powdery baked formula and a beautiful sheen. I’m around the same skin tone as you and I find that I don’t have to be too careful when applying the essence blush…just use a fluffy blush brush and it looks great every time. Edit: grammar
Milani rose d'oro is a bit more sheer than luminoso. You might also like Laura geller baked blush in honeysuckle. It's lighter and more sheer than pink butter cream.
I just switched luminoso vs nars because it may be a dupe for the one you are trying to dupe. It is softer and more peach than orgasim and has that loose texture you wanted. It has peachy/yellow flecks similar to the nars, not sure if that’s helpful since you have swatches the nars vs the Mac.
THIS is what I love about the intricate nuances of makeup! And how I can justify my recent order of five new reddish lip stains from Yesstyle even though I own at least 5 reddish lip stains already. They're all *slightly* different in their own special ways lol
i actually really love this type of content. every youtuber keep reviewing best new item ( understandable ) but i still need to see old products too in different way like this.
💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜 anyone else addicted to Kat's earring collection or is it just me? I wish you well on your quest.. I hate when I find a fav that is discontinued.
Essence The Blush (not the new baked blushes, too pigmented) and Almay Healthy Hue blushes are both sheer, sheeny buildable formulas that I think could work. Almay doesn’t have a color dupe but the formula is fantastic. Worth a try if you like the shades.
Honestly this is what makes makeup fun for me. Like yes its the same color but not really and formula matters. I have stayed away from limited releases since doen sizing my collection cause i want to stay away from my previous fear of once its gone its gone.
I have 2 suggestions: Haus Labs Bio Radiant Gel Powder Highlighter in Rose Quartz. It’s really a beautiful blush hybrid. Laura Geller baked blush in sunlit rose (my fave) or pink buttercream. Both lovely but I find sunlit rose has a glow that’s smoother🧡
I was looking at those, but they are too pink for me. I prefer a peachy shade because true pinks clash on me sadly. I would have tried coral cove if it was the satin finish instead of the natural 😊
If you are trying more options, I would recommend the Emily in Paris Baked Blushlighter. It is exactly what you are describing. It was more pigmented than I expected and I can definitely use it as a stand alone blush if I build it up. It is a true 2 in one and I do not feel the need to add more blush or more highlghter after applying it. It is has medium intensity as a highlighter. It is similar in color and shine to the Fenty Killawatt Freestye highlight in Chic Phreak but a little more pigmented. I also really enjoy the essence pure nude baked blush and RMS powder blushes but they only offer a satin finish and I still want a highlighter afterward. I am a simiar skin tone.
MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Just a Pinch might be worth swatching next time you're at a MAC counter if you're open to other shades of that formula. It's still an orange like Telling Glow is, but it's lighter and softer, and I have fair skin and don't think it's too bold. I haven't tried any Hourglass blushes, but if your main issue with the one you have is that it isn't glowy enough, have you thought about checking out their Strobe blushes next time you're at Mecca? They're expensive and there aren't very many shades, but they have the Ambient Strobe Lighting Powders mixed through them, so they might have the glow you're looking for without the colour being too heavy (not that I need more blushes, but I kinda have my eye on Euphoric Fusion, but I think some of the other shades might be more to your taste).
My initial gut reaction was Laura Geller’s blush in pink buttercream. I think Tropic Hues could also be a good option. You mentioned Milano baked blushes, I think Petal Primavera might be worth looking into.
At first I thought about franken if a highlighter and a blush with the same tone. But if you want baked formula it’s so hard to repress. I hope you find a dupe, I want to pick it up! Busy moms unite!
Just at the start of the video, where you are applying the blush to your cheeks. Going by your description and how it looks on video, I get a very similar outcome using the Lethal Cosmetics glowy blush in Blossom. As you have darker skin than me, Ornamental might prove more your ideal shade. I basically use Blossom on it's own on no/low makeup days, as it makes me feel gorgeous, healthy and put together. When I'm really going for a Face, I use it over top of whatever is on my cheeks, as it melts everything together and just makes my face look lovely. Get random compliments, which is always appreciated and I hit pan on my first one in just over a year (that's how frequently I use it). Am half way through my second one. Out of my whole makeup collection, it is my favourite thing and my first repurchase should I ever lose all my makeup. I'm in my 40's and have also gone through skin changes that have made old favourites no longer look good. Lethal though, they do a lovely blush formula 👌🏻
I LOOOOVE my Mineralized Skinfinishes! Even after collecting a bin full of blushes, I go back to them, I haven't found a real dupe for them! My favorite is one called Light Flush.
I enjoyed this video.. going into the video where youve taken us through the process of what you were looking to match, felt like I was at Kats makeup shoppe with you!!! This needs to become mini series.. "there will be highs (pardon the pun) and lows, will she find her match?"
Hi Kat, give Charlotte Tilbury Peachgasm (not Pinkgasm) a try, apart from being a creamy product, it meets all your needs - glowy peachy-pink, transparent colour (almost impossible to apply to much), easy to apply, dries down Love your videos
I don’t want a liquid/cream replacement because they take too much effort to apply (on my skin type and with the time I have to do my makeup) on a daily basis, they are more special occasion makeup products for me 😊
Essence Pure Nude Baked Blush in the color Shimmery Rose. There are 8 different colors in this beautiful baked blush, cool coral looks close as well. Best part, it’s a gorgeous formula, especially for $6 each!!!!
I have a baked blush from Flormar called Pink Bronze that looks similar. Not sure if you can get your hands on that brand. It's fairly inexpensive here in Ireland. I sympathise with your struggle to find a dupe. I've been trying to dupe theBalm Caramel cream blush for about five years now! So annoying when brands discontinue our favourite items. Edit: just watched the end of the video and see you are leaning more towards highlighter type products, so possibly Pink Bronze has too much base colour in it for you. If you have in store access to Flormar you could swatch some of their baked highlighters to see if they are similar.
I have fallen in love since last year with the em cosmetics Baroque heavens glow formula for the same reason you love stereo glow (writing this as you showed magic hour) 😭
I feel like Hourglass would have to something close across their 3 blush formulas. Do you plan to take the one you have to Mecca and try to find something even closer? I’m invested now! My easy one and done, make no mistake blush is the Ambient blush in mood exposure. Absolute perfection, love it so much 😊
have you tried the MAC extra dimensions blush in the color "Fairly Prescious"? the other colors are very blushy, but this one is definitely more of a highlighter and it does for me what stereo rose does for you
@Kat / kitschsnitch its the same formula as Warm Soul, I think it wont be as easy to apply as stereo rose, its a bit more pigmentented (I think). I hope you find something nice and easy as a replacement!
Hmm maybe Hourglass strobe blushes might be closer because they have more shine. I’m thinking Incandescent Electra. Not sure if the one you showed is the strobe version. Also, I wish we had that Mecca exclusive shade! So pretty 🤩
Thanks for your answer. 🥰The hourglass can you compare too, you have a lot beautiful blushes. Many people in germany said that the Hourglass blushes for older skin/textures skin looks so smooth and great on texture skin like a filter effect. The Kjaer Weis inner glow is totaly different a silver rosy/ beige shine. Greetings
i propose the surratt artistique powders, the texture is out of this world. also would put money down on the bareminerals loose blushes being the closest effect, but definitely needs two hands lol. really enjoying this adventure:))
Things that instantly come to mind, without watching the whole video and never trying stereo rose 😂 1. The Laura mercier matte baked powders 2. The fenty beauty kilowatt highlighters (the satin side) 3. Bobbi brown highlighters. Like pink glow 4. Essence pure nude highlighter, and the new baked blushes
I have a bit lighter skin than you and for me baked Laura Geller blushes were way too much (I had trio baked blush pallet). I had couple hourglass face pallets, but i didn't like a formula as they were too powdery and dry. Milani were also quite pigmented, really don't get luminoso hype... Best one so far I had were baked Max factor creme puff blushes and my favourite from all - Kiko milano. Both baked blushes and bronzer are awesome. Mostly because you don't need to be light handed with them and apply beautifully on the skin.
Have you seen Nude Glow blush from Hourglass? I have it in the Unlocked palette from a few years ago, not sure if its available as a single, but it looks as though it has a similar tone and glow.
So you should try the hourglass highlighter blushes. They are called ambient strobe? There might be a color in those type! Because the regular ambient blushes aren’t shiny enough.
Have you looked into the Cover FX Monochromatic Blush Duos? From what I've heard the lighter pinks are not too pigmented and they have one matte side, one metallic side. The shade Pink Dahlia looks similar to Stereo Rose!
I purchased 2 BarryM heatwave baked marble blushes today. Priceline (Australia) had them on sale for $10.17. I purchased heatwave coastal (sheer pink and glowy) which is probably closest to the MAC and I also purchased heatwave Sunday ( sheer coral and glowy). They are beautiful and I think as close a dupe as you could get.
I just checked the name: Quantum from Lethal. I use it in the same way as you do. It's not a baked formula, but everything else should be like you want it to be.
Watched this video, because I like your videos. Now wish I hadn't, because I, too, now want a Mac Stereo Rose dupe! So just hurry up and find one already!! X
Can you still get Bourjois in Aus? Some of their baked blushes used to be some of my favourites for a glowy cheek - it's been a while since we could get them easily in the UK. The shades with names ending in "d'or" all have a gold sheen. They're also not madly pigmented, so will probably pass the "whack it on with one hand while juggling a small child" test 😂. I'm actually in France right now, and once again can pick Bourjois up in pretty much every pharmacy, or even at the supermarket - you better believe I'm stocking up on my old favourites before I go back home!
I think the elf primer-infused shimmer blush gives me a similar effect, but I could be totally wrong with my perception from afar here. I have the shade "always hazy" which is not as pink, but maybe if you have the chance to swatch these somewhere or have it in your collection already, it could be worth a try. Whenever i throw this on my face it looks just so lovely glowy, blurred, a touch of sunburned blushy and perfectly blended without any effort.
I have the milani baked blush in Rosa romantica. It’s quite pale and peachy-champagney, but the formula is quite easy to work with. Maybe one of the colors in that line would work well Edit: looking at some swatches, Bella Bellini or dolce pink might be closer shade matches to the MAC once
I thought I had a shimmery pinky peach highlight for the Sephora brand that might work, but I’m not sure because it’s hard to tell on my swatch compared to your photos and video. It’s the Sephora Collection Colorful Luminizer in Pink Flash. It’s hard to know until you compare it side by side though. It is a baked formula though. Good luck with your search.
Check out the new essence shiny blushes ( think they are called nude blush), but they are pink, mouve. Or fx dubbelt blush, One pack have one shiny and one mat. Hourglass shiny blushes. Big hugs from Denmark 🌹🥰
Have you tried Jouer Blush Bouquet - Hold Me? To your point of getting a subtle flush without having to even look in a mirror? Love this duo and I have similar skin tone. There are a few other combos.
Its discontinued but if you ever spot becca sunsetter face palette in a discount store, please pick it up!! The two blushes in that i think would be 100% perfect (no base, shimmery coral/peach blush-lighters)
Omg I have that one, spotted it at tk maxx once and couldn't leave it behind. Always thinking about that beauty and then forget to pull it out. Now I have to, i'm just too invested in the Stereo Rose Saga.
It reminds me of the MAC extra dimension blush in Faux Sure that I completely finished as well for those exact same reasons. I'm a bit darker skin toned than you so it wasn't as bold for me
I know you dont tend to be a huge fan of the scent, but physician's formula butter blush in natural glow might be quite similar to what youre looking for. It's pretty glowy but barely has any base color at all
I have that! A very pretty colour but the shine is a lot more muted than what I am after. I can always do a swatch comparison if you wanted to see that!
Physician's Formula Butter Glow Pressed Powder in "Natural Glow"? It's a beautiful, sheer, glowy rose-gold powder... but it's not a blush, not a highlighter, not setting powder or finishing powder...in a baked formula. Although it has tiny, gold glitter particles in it, just to let you know.
@@KitschSnitch they both have little base colour and give a beautiful glow to the skin. But it's more about the formula! I think you would like the RMS cause it's less reflective but still glowy (and importantly - baked).
Maybe Laura Geller's Ethereal Rose blush would work? I believe it's in the shinier formula. The color may not be a dupe but it's definitely something that you can apply with ease. It's very light & can almost be a highlighter but there is a wash of color.
I've been feeling the same way about one of the Mac Play Glow Blushes, in Blush Please. I'm very fair so I have to be careful with a lot of blushes but this one I can slap it on quickly, it buffs out easily and it has a bit of sheen.
i know this is probably not the answer you’re looking for, but i’d love to see you frankenstein your perfect stereo rose dupe, maybe with some of these blushes you’re trying to pan.
It would be interesting to do (and to watch), but there's a few reasons why I won't ever do that... firstly I would happily sacrifice a few blushes, but that won't give me the blush coloured highlighter effect that I am after. Even if I mix blushes with a highlighter it won't replicate this peachy pink highlighter effect... it will just be a blush with shimmer in it. Theoretically I could break apart a few of my more pinky toned highlighters to create a new shade with a sprinkle of blush in there, but I really don't want to sacrifice any of them... I love them all haha. Secondly, I would never be able to replicate the baked texture of this product, if I press a powder it will come out a lot more pigmented and will lose the really beautiful ease of application this one has. The last reason I wouldn't practically do it is that more often than not my repressed powders break, and I really would hate to create something I love just to find it broken in my makeup bag one day. So yeah, it would be a fun experiment, but I like my makeup collection too much to waste product like that haha.
I think Milani Berry amore might work. Laura Gellers blushes have a similar formula but I’m not sure what shade. The swathes on her site aren’t the best so I always look elsewhere for swatches
I'd say go nars highlighters (not blushs) they the have to best formula for lit from within, i have one of the old limit edition palettes (high-voltage) highlighter trio and it have a pinky peachy soft highlighter(called Queen) that looks amazing I'm hoping that they'll have a dupe for in the permanent range otherwise I'm really ganna miss it and start my own hunt for a similar product like it
I'd franking that blush with a smooth highliter mybe with a little bright pink pigment and perhaps some loose powder to make it less heavy. Or a pink loose powder?
Sometimes I mix my own concoction… try scraping a light colored blush with a highlighter into a small container. Mix it up to get a whole new blend. Just for you. Maybe the em blush and an hourglass highlighter? That could get you through until Stereo Rose is re-released. I did that with my NARS Orgasm. I mixed it with a light pink matte shade that I love. Who says you need to use everything from the pan? XOXO
theres a japanese brand called coffret d'or whose blushes give that same shimmery soft effect i think.. but not sure how accessible it is to buy online
@KitschSnitch Bobbi Brown herself recommends using it all over the cheeks as an overall glow. (And not as a stripe of highlighter) I do the same, so it may just do the job the way you need it to.
Hoe about the RMS blushes, especially in maidens blush ( more peachy than French rose), I love them! Very soft! Another suggestion, the bare minerals blonzers, although they are more ‘ thick’. The buxom primer infused blushers?
I’m definitely going to swatch the RMS one next time I’m in Mecca, but I don’t think I’ll buy it because RMS is a natural brand. They tend to go bad fast because they don’t have preservatives. Buxom isn’t easily accessible in Australia sadly 🩷
Yeah I know I don’t like that either… but maybe because they are powders they will last longer than the creams ;) also another suggestion, although you can’t swatch them in store, the Valentino eye2 cheek blushes. They have a gorgeous soft glow and amazing colours ( like 9 poudre).
Hi I hope it's not to late for you... But I think that the Mac limeted edition #pearlessence blush Palette extra dimensions is your last answer for your finish blush highlighter 😎 you can fined swatches on the online....
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Another common recommendation is Milani Baked Blushes... I had a few of those years ago and used some up and decluttered others. Next time I am in the city I might try to swatch Luminoso :)
Milani luminoso’s formula is quite pigmented and thick, so I don’t think it would be a dupe, but definitely still worth swatching! I would also suggest the new Essence Pure nude blushes, specifically the shade 01 shimmery rose. I got it recently and it’s very light in color with a powdery baked formula and a beautiful sheen. I’m around the same skin tone as you and I find that I don’t have to be too careful when applying the essence blush…just use a fluffy blush brush and it looks great every time.
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Yes I was thinking this formula may be similar too.
Would any if the Melt blushlights or highlighters be similar?
Milani rose d'oro is a bit more sheer than luminoso.
You might also like Laura geller baked blush in honeysuckle. It's lighter and more sheer than pink butter cream.
I just switched luminoso vs nars because it may be a dupe for the one you are trying to dupe. It is softer and more peach than orgasim and has that loose texture you wanted. It has peachy/yellow flecks similar to the nars, not sure if that’s helpful since you have swatches the nars vs the Mac.
THIS is what I love about the intricate nuances of makeup! And how I can justify my recent order of five new reddish lip stains from Yesstyle even though I own at least 5 reddish lip stains already. They're all *slightly* different in their own special ways lol
😆 you’re preaching to the choir
i actually really love this type of content. every youtuber keep reviewing best new item ( understandable ) but i still need to see old products too in different way like this.
I completely agree! I love that Kat's content isn't heavily new releases focused
I feel so invested in this stereo rose mission lol I want to own the dupe because you love it so much!!! 😂
And the stereo rose saga continues.... haha
💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜 anyone else addicted to Kat's earring collection or is it just me? I wish you well on your quest.. I hate when I find a fav that is discontinued.
Essence The Blush (not the new baked blushes, too pigmented) and Almay Healthy Hue blushes are both sheer, sheeny buildable formulas that I think could work. Almay doesn’t have a color dupe but the formula is fantastic. Worth a try if you like the shades.
Honestly this is what makes makeup fun for me. Like yes its the same color but not really and formula matters. I have stayed away from limited releases since doen sizing my collection cause i want to stay away from my previous fear of once its gone its gone.
I have 2 suggestions: Haus Labs Bio Radiant Gel Powder Highlighter in Rose Quartz. It’s really a beautiful blush hybrid. Laura Geller baked blush in sunlit rose (my fave) or pink buttercream. Both lovely but I find sunlit rose has a glow that’s smoother🧡
I was looking at those, but they are too pink for me. I prefer a peachy shade because true pinks clash on me sadly. I would have tried coral cove if it was the satin finish instead of the natural 😊
If you are trying more options, I would recommend the Emily in Paris Baked Blushlighter. It is exactly what you are describing. It was more pigmented than I expected and I can definitely use it as a stand alone blush if I build it up. It is a true 2 in one and I do not feel the need to add more blush or more highlghter after applying it. It is has medium intensity as a highlighter. It is similar in color and shine to the Fenty Killawatt Freestye highlight in Chic Phreak but a little more pigmented. I also really enjoy the essence pure nude baked blush and RMS powder blushes but they only offer a satin finish and I still want a highlighter afterward. I am a simiar skin tone.
MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Just a Pinch might be worth swatching next time you're at a MAC counter if you're open to other shades of that formula. It's still an orange like Telling Glow is, but it's lighter and softer, and I have fair skin and don't think it's too bold.
I haven't tried any Hourglass blushes, but if your main issue with the one you have is that it isn't glowy enough, have you thought about checking out their Strobe blushes next time you're at Mecca? They're expensive and there aren't very many shades, but they have the Ambient Strobe Lighting Powders mixed through them, so they might have the glow you're looking for without the colour being too heavy (not that I need more blushes, but I kinda have my eye on Euphoric Fusion, but I think some of the other shades might be more to your taste).
My initial gut reaction was Laura Geller’s blush in pink buttercream. I think Tropic Hues could also be a good option. You mentioned Milano baked blushes, I think Petal Primavera might be worth looking into.
I can’t wait for this video! I’ve had the Milano blushes and I don’t feel like they’re a dupe, but with that being said Luminoso is beautiful .
Luminoso is the one that came closest to me to sort of “dupe” stereo rose on my cheeks, but stereo rose is such a banger thats hard to recreate.
I don’t know if you saw this, but Bareminerals just released highlighting blushes and those seem right up your alley.
At first I thought about franken if a highlighter and a blush with the same tone. But if you want baked formula it’s so hard to repress. I hope you find a dupe, I want to pick it up! Busy moms unite!
Just at the start of the video, where you are applying the blush to your cheeks. Going by your description and how it looks on video, I get a very similar outcome using the Lethal Cosmetics glowy blush in Blossom. As you have darker skin than me, Ornamental might prove more your ideal shade. I basically use Blossom on it's own on no/low makeup days, as it makes me feel gorgeous, healthy and put together. When I'm really going for a Face, I use it over top of whatever is on my cheeks, as it melts everything together and just makes my face look lovely. Get random compliments, which is always appreciated and I hit pan on my first one in just over a year (that's how frequently I use it). Am half way through my second one. Out of my whole makeup collection, it is my favourite thing and my first repurchase should I ever lose all my makeup. I'm in my 40's and have also gone through skin changes that have made old favourites no longer look good. Lethal though, they do a lovely blush formula 👌🏻
This video made me realize how I miss Project Apocalips 😂 your arm swatch content is on point!
I LOOOOVE my Mineralized Skinfinishes! Even after collecting a bin full of blushes, I go back to them, I haven't found a real dupe for them! My favorite is one called Light Flush.
I wish the they had a larger permanent range!
@@KitschSnitch same! All of my favorite ones are the limited edition blush-y shades, like Stereo Rose. :)
Bourjois Little Round Pot Blushers also have a glowy soft baked formula!
I had those years ago! They were a lot sheerer and drier. Sadly bourjois isn’t available in Australia anymore
I enjoyed this video.. going into the video where youve taken us through the process of what you were looking to match, felt like I was at Kats makeup shoppe with you!!!
This needs to become mini series.. "there will be highs (pardon the pun) and lows, will she find her match?"
Hi Kat, give Charlotte Tilbury Peachgasm (not Pinkgasm) a try, apart from being a creamy product, it meets all your needs - glowy peachy-pink, transparent colour (almost impossible to apply to much), easy to apply, dries down
Love your videos
I don’t want a liquid/cream replacement because they take too much effort to apply (on my skin type and with the time I have to do my makeup) on a daily basis, they are more special occasion makeup products for me 😊
So many of these products were major throwbacks
Essence Pure Nude Baked Blush in the color Shimmery Rose. There are 8 different colors in this beautiful baked blush, cool coral looks close as well. Best part, it’s a gorgeous formula, especially for $6 each!!!!
Where can you get Essence in Australia? I thought Priceline only has a small range
I have a baked blush from Flormar called Pink Bronze that looks similar. Not sure if you can get your hands on that brand. It's fairly inexpensive here in Ireland. I sympathise with your struggle to find a dupe. I've been trying to dupe theBalm Caramel cream blush for about five years now! So annoying when brands discontinue our favourite items. Edit: just watched the end of the video and see you are leaning more towards highlighter type products, so possibly Pink Bronze has too much base colour in it for you. If you have in store access to Flormar you could swatch some of their baked highlighters to see if they are similar.
I also wanted to mention Flormar. They have quite a range of baked blushes/blushlighters. A Turkish brand, hence easier to find in Europe
I have fallen in love since last year with the em cosmetics Baroque heavens glow formula for the same reason you love stereo glow (writing this as you showed magic hour) 😭
That’s a gorgeous shade! I wish I had that instead of these ones 😆
I feel like Hourglass would have to something close across their 3 blush formulas. Do you plan to take the one you have to Mecca and try to find something even closer? I’m invested now!
My easy one and done, make no mistake blush is the Ambient blush in mood exposure. Absolute perfection, love it so much 😊
I am loving the content of playong with what you have. I am loving your eye look today as well. What is the shade on your lids? its gorgeous! ❤
Nevermind I can actually read and you have it in the description 🤣 o am assuming it's the colourpop highlighter 😍
have you tried the MAC extra dimensions blush in the color "Fairly Prescious"? the other colors are very blushy, but this one is definitely more of a highlighter and it does for me what stereo rose does for you
Yes, I have Fairly Prescious and it does give a similar effect. The shade is more peachy/golden and less pink though.
In your project pan, this blush/ highlighter reminded me of MAC New Romance!
Thanks! I will swatch that in store next :)
@Kat / kitschsnitch its the same formula as Warm Soul, I think it wont be as easy to apply as stereo rose, its a bit more pigmentented (I think). I hope you find something nice and easy as a replacement!
I love Stereo Rose! You’ve inspired me to go get mine and use it today 🌹
Hmm maybe Hourglass strobe blushes might be closer because they have more shine. I’m thinking Incandescent Electra. Not sure if the one you showed is the strobe version. Also, I wish we had that Mecca exclusive shade! So pretty 🤩
Thanks for your answer. 🥰The hourglass can you compare too, you have a lot beautiful blushes. Many people in germany said that the Hourglass blushes for older skin/textures skin looks so smooth and great on texture skin like a filter effect. The Kjaer Weis inner glow is totaly different a silver rosy/ beige shine. Greetings
You do the best comparisons
i propose the surratt artistique powders, the texture is out of this world. also would put money down on the bareminerals loose blushes being the closest effect, but definitely needs two hands lol. really enjoying this adventure:))
Things that instantly come to mind, without watching the whole video and never trying stereo rose 😂
1. The Laura mercier matte baked powders
2. The fenty beauty kilowatt highlighters (the satin side)
3. Bobbi brown highlighters. Like pink glow
4. Essence pure nude highlighter, and the new baked blushes
I have a bit lighter skin than you and for me baked Laura Geller blushes were way too much (I had trio baked blush pallet). I had couple hourglass face pallets, but i didn't like a formula as they were too powdery and dry. Milani were also quite pigmented, really don't get luminoso hype... Best one so far I had were baked Max factor creme puff blushes and my favourite from all - Kiko milano. Both baked blushes and bronzer are awesome. Mostly because you don't need to be light handed with them and apply beautifully on the skin.
Have you seen Nude Glow blush from Hourglass? I have it in the Unlocked palette from a few years ago, not sure if its available as a single, but it looks as though it has a similar tone and glow.
So you should try the hourglass highlighter blushes. They are called ambient strobe? There might be a color in those type! Because the regular ambient blushes aren’t shiny enough.
Have you looked into the Cover FX Monochromatic Blush Duos? From what I've heard the lighter pinks are not too pigmented and they have one matte side, one metallic side. The shade Pink Dahlia looks similar to Stereo Rose!
Came to comment the same thing. The matte powder side is very pigmented, so would be a bit of a waste, but the shimmery side might be really close
I purchased 2 BarryM heatwave baked marble blushes today. Priceline (Australia) had them on sale for $10.17. I purchased heatwave coastal (sheer pink and glowy) which is probably closest to the MAC and I also purchased heatwave Sunday ( sheer coral and glowy). They are beautiful and I think as close a dupe as you could get.
They look pretty. I think the pink and orange mixed would be closer to the mac one 😊
I just checked the name: Quantum from Lethal. I use it in the same way as you do. It's not a baked formula, but everything else should be like you want it to be.
Milani dolce pink came to mind as soon as I saw the original Mac colour
Watched this video, because I like your videos. Now wish I hadn't, because I, too, now want a Mac Stereo Rose dupe! So just hurry up and find one already!! X
Can you still get Bourjois in Aus? Some of their baked blushes used to be some of my favourites for a glowy cheek - it's been a while since we could get them easily in the UK.
The shades with names ending in "d'or" all have a gold sheen. They're also not madly pigmented, so will probably pass the "whack it on with one hand while juggling a small child" test 😂.
I'm actually in France right now, and once again can pick Bourjois up in pretty much every pharmacy, or even at the supermarket - you better believe I'm stocking up on my old favourites before I go back home!
Have you looked into the RMS re-dimension hydra blush? It gave the finish you describe. My fav shade is Maiden blush. 💫
I think the elf primer-infused shimmer blush gives me a similar effect, but I could be totally wrong with my perception from afar here. I have the shade "always hazy" which is not as pink, but maybe if you have the chance to swatch these somewhere or have it in your collection already, it could be worth a try.
Whenever i throw this on my face it looks just so lovely glowy, blurred, a touch of sunburned blushy and perfectly blended without any effort.
They’re matte blushes 😅
They used to have shimmer blushes. I have that shade and it’s one of my favourites!
I don't know if they're in the current collection honestly but yes what I have is definitely shimmery, it even says shimmer in the name 😁
I have the milani baked blush in Rosa romantica. It’s quite pale and peachy-champagney, but the formula is quite easy to work with. Maybe one of the colors in that line would work well
Edit: looking at some swatches, Bella Bellini or dolce pink might be closer shade matches to the MAC once
I think you'd like the new Essence Pure Nude blushes, they're baked too
I thought I had a shimmery pinky peach highlight for the Sephora brand that might work, but I’m not sure because it’s hard to tell on my swatch compared to your photos and video. It’s the Sephora Collection Colorful Luminizer in Pink Flash. It’s hard to know until you compare it side by side though. It is a baked formula though. Good luck with your search.
Check out the new essence shiny blushes ( think they are called nude blush), but they are pink, mouve.
Or fx dubbelt blush, One pack have one shiny and one mat.
Hourglass shiny blushes.
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Milani baked blushes. There is 3 that I think might be similar. Super easy to use.
Maybe try the Super shocks from Colourpop? Im thinking Out of Quartz or one of the marbled ones in the Avatar collections.
Have you tried Jouer Blush Bouquet - Hold Me? To your point of getting a subtle flush without having to even look in a mirror? Love this duo and I have similar skin tone. There are a few other combos.
No I haven’t. The swatches look pretty, but not quite as glowy as what I am after 😊
Maybe one of the DB mineral blushes? Also, maybe the new glow blushes from oxx brand, Kmart. They are more of a blush toppery type formula?
My suggestion is try the Milani baked blushes in either Luminous or Bella Bellin.
I would have liked to see an hourglass in the application)))
Its discontinued but if you ever spot becca sunsetter face palette in a discount store, please pick it up!! The two blushes in that i think would be 100% perfect (no base, shimmery coral/peach blush-lighters)
Omg I have that one, spotted it at tk maxx once and couldn't leave it behind. Always thinking about that beauty and then forget to pull it out. Now I have to, i'm just too invested in the Stereo Rose Saga.
Try Milani Rose D’Oro baked powder blush, look like is a dupe for Mac Stereo Rose.
It reminds me of the MAC extra dimension blush in Faux Sure that I completely finished as well for those exact same reasons. I'm a bit darker skin toned than you so it wasn't as bold for me
I know you dont tend to be a huge fan of the scent, but physician's formula butter blush in natural glow might be quite similar to what youre looking for. It's pretty glowy but barely has any base color at all
Also, Laura Mercier matte radiance powder in 01 does the same job on my skin, but I'm paler, the formula's great though and it's not in any way matte!
I have that and love it! It doesn’t add any blush colour though, it’s just a gorgeous highlight
Another dupe to consider - Laura Mercier Roseglow Blush Colour Infusion in All That Sparkles
I have that! A very pretty colour but the shine is a lot more muted than what I am after. I can always do a swatch comparison if you wanted to see that!
@@KitschSnitch I'm definitely looking forward to more of your Stereo Rose dupes!
Physician's Formula Butter Glow Pressed Powder in "Natural Glow"? It's a beautiful, sheer, glowy rose-gold powder... but it's not a blush, not a highlighter, not setting powder or finishing powder...in a baked formula. Although it has tiny, gold glitter particles in it, just to let you know.
Iconic London Silk Glow Duo in Rose Glow? I take a large blush brush & swirl the blush & highlight together to get a beautiful glowy blush.
I have two suggestions! Rms blush in french rosé & mac extra dimension blush in into the pink 🩷
Oh the RMS one looks good! Into the pink is too pink for my skin tone 😅
@@KitschSnitch they both have little base colour and give a beautiful glow to the skin. But it's more about the formula! I think you would like the RMS cause it's less reflective but still glowy (and importantly - baked).
I think a similar formula, sheer, hint of nuance and color and glow would be Bobbi Brown's Shimmer bricks.
Maybe Laura Geller's Ethereal Rose blush would work? I believe it's in the shinier formula. The color may not be a dupe but it's definitely something that you can apply with ease. It's very light & can almost be a highlighter but there is a wash of color.
I didn’t order that one because it looked so light, I was worried it won’t show up! 😅
@KitschSnitch Gotcha, it is pretty light. Plus, after I looked at mine I realized it's the natural finish not the satin :/
I've been feeling the same way about one of the Mac Play Glow Blushes, in Blush Please. I'm very fair so I have to be careful with a lot of blushes but this one I can slap it on quickly, it buffs out easily and it has a bit of sheen.
i know this is probably not the answer you’re looking for, but i’d love to see you frankenstein your perfect stereo rose dupe, maybe with some of these blushes you’re trying to pan.
It would be interesting to do (and to watch), but there's a few reasons why I won't ever do that... firstly I would happily sacrifice a few blushes, but that won't give me the blush coloured highlighter effect that I am after. Even if I mix blushes with a highlighter it won't replicate this peachy pink highlighter effect... it will just be a blush with shimmer in it. Theoretically I could break apart a few of my more pinky toned highlighters to create a new shade with a sprinkle of blush in there, but I really don't want to sacrifice any of them... I love them all haha. Secondly, I would never be able to replicate the baked texture of this product, if I press a powder it will come out a lot more pigmented and will lose the really beautiful ease of application this one has. The last reason I wouldn't practically do it is that more often than not my repressed powders break, and I really would hate to create something I love just to find it broken in my makeup bag one day.
So yeah, it would be a fun experiment, but I like my makeup collection too much to waste product like that haha.
@@KitschSnitch haha that’s a fair point! we’re all rooting for you to find your stereo rose dupe, so i’m excited to see what you find!
I think Milani Berry amore might work. Laura Gellers blushes have a similar formula but I’m not sure what shade. The swathes on her site aren’t the best so I always look elsewhere for swatches
I'd say go nars highlighters (not blushs) they the have to best formula for lit from within, i have one of the old limit edition palettes (high-voltage) highlighter trio and it have a pinky peachy soft highlighter(called Queen) that looks amazing I'm hoping that they'll have a dupe for in the permanent range otherwise I'm really ganna miss it and start my own hunt for a similar product like it
Try CoverGirl Soft Mink!
I’d swatch the door highlight in rosewood glow!! It has a blush tone but translucent 🤔
Or any Dior highlighter if u want that very translucent colour.
If you can get your hands on Bobbi Brown highlighter in Telluride, I think it's very similar!
I was so hoping I had one so I could send it to you x
I'd franking that blush with a smooth highliter mybe with a little bright pink pigment and perhaps some loose powder to make it less heavy.
Or a pink loose powder?
Have you tried the Mac Sheertone Shimmer Blushes? Peachykeen looks right
Off topic- I am totally loving your earrings, especially due to iridescence
you might like the cindy loumanizer by the balm. It is a peachy sheer highlighter with no visible shimmer
I did have that! I decluttered it haha. It has more of a bold finish on the skin, but a similar colour 😊
Hiya Kat ! Nars Overlust cheek palette might be a good option?
That’s an old limited edition palette 😊
I am so invested in this
I might have bought a dupe online last night. I’ll update you all when I get it 🤭
@@KitschSnitch the saga continues!
I love content like this, thank you!
Sometimes I mix my own concoction… try scraping a light colored blush with a highlighter into a small container. Mix it up to get a whole new blend. Just for you. Maybe the em blush and an hourglass highlighter? That could get you through until Stereo Rose is re-released. I did that with my NARS Orgasm. I mixed it with a light pink matte shade that I love. Who says you need to use everything from the pan? XOXO
It’s just easier to use from the pan, and less messy
You might like the beauty bakerie cotton candy champagne palette if that is something you can get in Australia.
The colours look nice, but the texture looks similar to the lunar beauty one I swatched. A bit too much for a blush sadly
theres a japanese brand called coffret d'or whose blushes give that same shimmery soft effect i think.. but not sure how accessible it is to buy online
What is the batch number of your Stereo Rose? I have several and might be able to send you one.
Milani baked blush in petal primavera may be one to check out. I’m very fair and it gives me a little color and a glow
What's missing under what I am wearing, THOSE EARRINGS! How fun!
They are by Martha Jean Studio 😊
I think Flormar has something quite similar as well, their baked terracota powder.
Eeeeeeee I was waiting for this video!
Have you tried the Em cosmetics heavens glow blush, I use the lightest color and it does this.
Would it be worth trying to mix two blushes/highlights to catch the right colour/glow, so like that em cosmetics one with something a smidge glowier?
I like the ease of one product. Most days I apply makeup one handed while holding a baby, so the easier the better 😅
I’m thinking maybe hourglass strobe lighting blush in Incandescent Electra
Have you tested Melt blushlights? Your description about stereo light sounds like blushlight. But they might have a bit more base colour.
I can only buy Melt online, and I only want to be able to swatch in store from now on 😅
Sounds like this is to you what Stila's Heaven's Hue Highlighter in Luminescence is to me. Still around, always on sale and with different names.
I did have that, wasn’t in love with the formula 😅
The Bobbi Brown highlighter in "sunset glow" i have a very strong suspicion youll find it incredibly similiar to stereo rose.
That looks super similar! Thanks! ❤️
@KitschSnitch Bobbi Brown herself recommends using it all over the cheeks as an overall glow. (And not as a stripe of highlighter) I do the same, so it may just do the job the way you need it to.
Hoe about the RMS blushes, especially in maidens blush ( more peachy than French rose), I love them! Very soft! Another suggestion, the bare minerals blonzers, although they are more ‘ thick’. The buxom primer infused blushers?
I’m definitely going to swatch the RMS one next time I’m in Mecca, but I don’t think I’ll buy it because RMS is a natural brand. They tend to go bad fast because they don’t have preservatives. Buxom isn’t easily accessible in Australia sadly 🩷
Yeah I know I don’t like that either… but maybe because they are powders they will last longer than the creams ;) also another suggestion, although you can’t swatch them in store, the Valentino eye2 cheek blushes. They have a gorgeous soft glow and amazing colours ( like 9 poudre).
Have you swatched the RMS Beauty Hydra Blushes in French Rose? These are sheer and glowy but do not contain glitter particles.
Jouer Marigold, MAC ust a Pinch and MAC Springsheen.
Hi I hope it's not to late for you... But I think that the Mac limeted edition #pearlessence blush Palette extra dimensions is your last answer for your finish blush highlighter 😎 you can fined swatches on the online....
I did see that for sale online, but it’s quite a dark blush… I think it would be more like the nabla blushes I swatched