MAC Mighty Aphrodite Blush Duo Review, Photos, Swatches
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
MAC Mighty Aphrodite Blush Duo
MAC Wonder Woman: Mighty Aphrodite Blush Duo
MAC MIGHTY APHRODITE BLUSH DUO ($24.00 for 0.38 oz.) is described as a warm peach coral with gold pearl and bright coral pink with gold pearl.
The blush itself is super-sized, being about the size as a Beauty Powder. A normal blush is 0.21 oz. ($18.50), while this is almost double the quantity. In comparable terms, the normal size is $88/oz. and the mega size is $63/oz. Despite the larger size, the way they split the blush still makes it a little difficult to use the smaller shade alone (I tried using the 116–you have to be careful, not a lot of room).
The larger side of the blush is a pinked coral with peach shimmer-sheen; it reminded me of the darker half of Ripe Peach, actually. The smaller side of the blush is a dark red-coral with pink and a satin sheen.
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- Product: 28/30
- Value: 9/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
final thoughts: This duo will suit warmer complexions better out of the two blushes, but I think this one would work well on both cool and warm skin tones.
where to buy: MAC Cosmetics
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MAC Mighty Aphrodite Blush Duo
MAC Mighty Aphrodite Blush Duo
MAC Mighty Aphrodite Blush Duo
MAC Mighty Aphrodite Blush Duo
MAC Mighty Aphrodite Blush Duo
MAC Mighty Aphrodite Blush Duo
MAC Mighty Aphrodite Blush Duo (pink-coral side)
MAC Mighty Aphrodite Blush Duo (dark red-coral side)
MAC Mighty Aphrodite Blush Duo
MAC Mighty Aphrodite Blush Duo
MAC Mighty Aphrodite Blush Duo
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Product & Review FAQ
When and where can I purchase? How much is it?
MAC Wonder Woman will be available in-stores on February 10th, 2011 (North America) and March 2011 (International). It will be online approximately February 8th, possibly as early as the 7th. Many stores are holding unveilings on February 1st--call your local store to ask (or ask if they know of any in your area) to RSVP. PRO stores generally launch collections one week prior, so February 3rd, 2011. The collection will be available at all counters and freestanding stores. $24.
Is it limited edition?
Yes.
When will you review X?
I will review everything as soon as humanly possible. I'm working as quickly as possible to get through the process. Thank you for your patience!
Any dupes?
The pink-coral side is similar to Benefit Bella Bamba, just more coral. The redder coral side is similar to Salsaroes (PRO).
What are you wearing in the full face photos?
MAC Valiant Eyeshadow Quad, MAC Emancipation Lipglass on lips, MAC Army of Amazons Opulash Mascara, and the product reviewed in this post on cheeks.
It is sheer? Or well pigmented? hard to wor with? Im planning to get this when the collection arrives here where I live.
It is pigmented - as seen here :)
Hey Christine, I just got this blush in the mail and, the box came fine but the actually wonder woman package was all beat up and the blush was kinda dusty. I didn't think anything about it untill the actual blush fell out of the pan. It went back in with little damage, but the first time I used it, it fell out again and cracked in about three places. I'm just wondering if this has happened to anyone else, or if you have any advice as to what I should do!
I would contact MAC and see if they can exchange it. I know it may be sold out but they may be able to locate stock at a local store if it's for an exchange.
My blush cracked too. First it kind of turned in the pan, as if it wasn't fixed well and now after I used it 3 times it starts to crack everywhere :-(
Its sold out on the Mac website :(
It's sold out online!!! Geeshh, i really wanted it
Hi Christine! Would this blush show up well on NC50 skin, or would I have to apply heavily to see any color? Thanks! =]
Yes, I think it would.
Hi christine! Do you think an NC50 skintone would have to apply heavily for this blush to show?
No, not at all!
is this better than bella bamba?
They are different colors...
Hey Christine. I love the looks of this blush, but in the photos it looks really similar to Benefit's Coralista. How do you think the two compare? I'm on a student budget, and even though the collection has released online, it won't be at my counter until the 10th. And I'll be elsewhere on practicum. I'm just hoping to get a sense before I decide to buy it online. I just don't want to end up with something too dupable. Which of the two blushes do you think is most unique? Just for any reference as far as recs, I am a super pale Canadian girl :P Thanks!
It is a little darker -- less coral, more pink. They are similar but not quite the same! I think both hare fairly dupeable - to be honest - I will say Mighty Aphrodite is easier to wear, because of the bluer tones of Amazon Princess and the intensity of those shades.
Thank you so much for the quick reply, Christine. I appreciate it :)
So excited to get this in the mail! Thank you for the swatches & information!
I acually like this shade very nice.
I'm definitely getting this one! & I'm still deciding about Pink Power msf. I think those are just too orange-y for my light skin.
Love it, love its name too! I'll definitely be buying this.
Can you please post a swatch of Ripe Peach next to it?
How does this compare to Guerlain G Serie Noire?
This is gorgeous, I'm getting either this or Amazon Princess. I just wish that they split the colours evenly *sigh*
I can't wait to pull this baby out during class :D
Tooo Funny!!!
I was totally going to skip on this whole collection, however after seeing this blush and the swatch, I think I might have to pick this blush up! The colour is gorgeous and I think it would look great on my complexion! Thanks, Christine!
WOW. This looks so pretty. I'm determined to only get 1 or 2 products from this launch so I think I might get this and a MSF.
LIKEY LIKEY!! Not too sure about the oversize-ness of it though, hahah.. but if it's dupeable to Ripe Peach.. I'll be definitely inclined to pick this up !
hmm i'd be curious too see swatch comparisons with mighty aphrodite, ripe peach and bite of an apple...
Oooh I think I need this! My daily go-to blush is Springsheen and I hit the pan a while ago, and this might be my new favourite!
my daily go to is Springsheen too so I instantly was drawn to this color. However, I'm not sure if I can get over the packaging (which I dislike). hmmmm
is the pro discount available for this collection?
I would contact MAC PRO to inquire about your discount :) I'm sure they would be able to tell you!
Hey Christine,l d you think this will show up on NW47/NW50?
Yes, I do!
Oh wow, that's a great value. I tend to hit pan on blushes more than anything, so I think the bigger size would suit me!
Christine - this blush looks stunning on you! I'm sold!!! Can you do a tutorial with your eye look....soo gorgeous. Thanks for the review, photos & swatches.
WOW The coral side looks gorgeous on you!!
This very much looks like its going to be the must have of the collection for me!! Gorgeous!
Which one that close to this shade (when combined/blended), Rock & Republic Call Me, NARS Torrid, Benefit Coralista, MAC Springsheen, NARS Orgasm or CARGO Rome? Thanks Christine, you're a big help! :)
Christina, do you think this would work on nc45-nc50 skintones?
I do!
Again, another product I will need to try on my own skintone to make sure. With the inflated pricepoints for the WW collection, I need to make sure they'll work for me BEFORE I invest. Thanks Christine for all your hard work----I don't know how you keep your stamina, especially with a collection like this!
Muuuuuch better than the other blush duo. Lovely colours so I will hopefully be picking this one up.
Thanks so much for the swatches Christine. I thought I was gonna skip everything in this collection but this blush looks so great on you I think I have to pick one up.
I wasn't planning on getting either of the blushes, but this is just so gorgeous.
Do you think this has a chance of selling out on launch date? its the one thing I'm looking to get from the collection but I'll be on school campus on Feb 10th with no way to get to the mall til Saturday the 12th. =(
It's hard to predict, but I wouldn't be surprised. You might ask if they can do a pre-order/pre-sale or hold it for you. You could also call to see how much stock they have.
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