MAC Too Fabulous: Mineralize Blush Duo Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
MAC Mineralize Blush Duo: (Clockwise) Rhapsody in Two, Buddy Up, Bi-Tone, Chic Couple, Sun & Moon
MAC Too Fabulous: Mineralize Blush Duo Reviews, Photos, Swatches
On March 4th, Too Fabulous will launch launches in-stores, but you can expect it to pop-up online on either Monday (the 1st) or Tuesday (the 2nd) as well. Included in the collection are six shades of Mineralize Blush Duos ($23.00), nine shades of Cremesheen Glasses ($18.00), and six shades of Lip Pencils ($13.00). I’m missing one mineralize blush (Two Virtues) and one Cremesheen Glass (Loud & Lovely), as well as all of the lip pencils–I will have the missing pieces reviewed on the launch date once I get to the store and purchase them, so please be patient! Update (3/4/10): Everything is now reviewed and all that! 
The Mineralize Blush Duos are soft, smooth, and have kind of a “dirty” look to them, overall. I’m not a big mineralize blush fan because they have a tendency to break me out, so I rarely wear them. I also find that they fade faster than a typical powder blush, so they’ve just never been worth the breakout-potential! Rhapsody in Two is the only one I really liked, as the others just felt too “dirty” for my personal preference. I’d say Bi-Tone might be my second favorite, if you made me pick one!
Mineralize Blush Duos ($23.00)
- Bi-Tone is contains a pinky plum and a coppery gold. Together, they create a muted, coppery coral-red with golden shimmer.
- Buddy Up is a mix of muted plum and brightened pink. When swirled, they create a muted reddened plum shade that goes on fairly sheerly and doesn’t have too much glitter.
- Chic Couple is a duo of peachy-copper and neutral brown with gold-green shimmer. The two mix to form a very bronzy brown with orange undertones and gold shimmer.
- Rhapsody in Two is a mix of light yellow-pink and light peach-orange with a frost finish. The two create a a lightened, played down pink champagne, almost. I think may end up being a favorite for many, though I see it being used primarily as a highlighter. This is the only one that really caught my attention.
- Sun & Moon is predominantly beige-y brown with pink-brown chunks within it. Together, they swirl to form a peachy copper brown with pink and gold shimmer. When used lightly, it can look very soft and pretty, but intensified, and I think it may feel too orange.
- Two Virtues is a mixture of a cool-tone, blue-based frosty medium pink with violet-purple pieces. Together, they make a light medium pink with silver shimmer. The violet doesn’t really come through that much. It can be layered on more heavily for a pinker look, but it’s fairly sheer.
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MAC Mineralize Blush Duo: (Clockwise) Sun & Moon, Rhapsody in Two, Buddy Up, Bi-Tone, Chic Couple
MAC Bi-Tone Mineralize Blush Duo
MAC Bi-Tone Mineralize Blush Duo (Lightly / Heavily)
MAC Buddy Up Mineralize Blush Duo
MAC Chic Couple Mineralize Blush Duo
MAC Buddy Up Mineralize Blush Duo (Lightly / Heavily)
MAC Chic Couple Mineralize Blush Duo (Lightly / Heavily)
MAC Rhapsody in Two Mineralize Blush Duo
MAC Rhapsody in Two Mineralize Blush Duo (Lightly / Heavily)
MAC Sun & Moon Mineralize Blush Duo
MAC Sun & Moon Mineralize Blush Duo (Lightly / Heavily)
MAC Two Virtues Mineralize Blush
MAC Two Virtues Mineralize Blush (Heavily / Lightly )
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Rhapsody In Two and Sun&Moon are my top faves!
These were released in February? There still on the MAC (canadian)website. How long are they gonna stick around for? I plan on ordering them in about a month, does anyone know if they'll still be there?
No idea how long they stay online for - it seems to vary.
I have the Sun&Moon blush! I love it! I've found that when I apply it lightly, it gives me a hint of color while simultaneously making my skin glow. Also, I'm new to the site and I think you are doing a great job! It is definitely making it easy for me to pick and choose make up.
Thank you so much, Sharday!
i love rhapsody in two and bi -tone.. going to purchase one tonight.. i'm leaning towards bi tone because i think it looks like its more pigmented and will last longer.. great pictures btw!
I bought "Chic Couple" and i was a bit skeptical at first.Im a NC37 and i LOVE how it makes my cheeks look! its like a contour/bronzy flush on my cheeks. absolutely adore it!
Hey Christine, just wondering, which brush do you recommend to use with the blushes? I use 188, but I am not sure if it mixes the two colours very well! Thanks! Btw I absolutly LOVE these duo's, I own Rhapsody in two and buddyup.
188 or 187! I also just use the 116 if I am lazy :P
Hi Christine, How would u compare Two Virtues to Dollymix? Thanks!
Much lighter pink!
I was a little surprised to see them so soon at mac (international) they came the same day as spring color forecast... I was so happy i wanted 2 but i just got 1 and that is sun & moon!!! loved the color and it's great to use as a bronzer as well :)
I'm a NW43 and most of them aren't "dirty" on me so it really depends on your skin tone. They are so pretty and I do want a couple, but I have so much blush and I don't want a bunch of dupes. In your opinion Christine which to do find the most "unique"? I've swatched them all but I'm still undecided. Oh and to join in on the lasting convo, I do find that these last on me and I have dry skin, but most blush does =/. They don't sink into my pores either, I actually prefer them to regular MAC blush because they are smoother and silkier. The Mineralize and BPB make up the majority of my MAC blush stash.
Two Virtues - I think it's a bit different than other shades!
I purchased Two Virtues yesterday and really love it - applied lightly i don't think it's too shimmery at all
Christine, I am fairly new to blushes. I am a NC50, which one of these would look good on me??? I missed the opportunity to get the blush ombres (ripe peach) which is sold out everywhere even on line. You had also mentioned sugar bomb by benefit. Do you think that would look good? Any help that you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Nadine, I would try Buddy Up & Two Virtues. I think Sugarbomb may not show up very well on you!
i was really wanting two virtues.. but i keep hearing the words "sparkly" and "frosty" to describe these blushes... makes me think i can just throw a frosty blue-pink eye shadow on my cheeks to dupe it X)
Oi, these are pretty! Just love all of these! Thanks for sharing, Christine! :P
Love this website. Now I can see which ones I want and don't want.
Thanks, Cindy!
I have a question! Lol, I'm just curious and VERY envious haha. You get ALOT of free samples from MAC. What do you do with all of them? =P
The same thing I did when I was buying the entire collections all during 2009 - keep them or give them to friends/family! :)
Hey Christine, How does Two Virtues compare to Azalea Blossom from Spring Forecast Collection?
Oops nevermind! I read your answer above from another reader.
Pinker, not quite as purple-y as Azalea Blossom, but it also has way more shimmer!
Thanks for answering this, Christine--I needed to know this, too. I'm totally stuck between Two Virtues Mineralize and Azalea Blossom Ombre from Colour Forecast 1. Grr!
depends on what you want on your lips - I own Azalea Blossom and it give a soft, matte effect which works great with sparkly lips and strong bright lips. If you go for soft pale glossy lips, Two Virtues will give a fantastic look (but would probably be too shiny for stronger lips). They made a really nice pairing of the Cremesheen glosses with these mineralized blushes.
I decided on two Virtues and OMG I am in love!!!! Thank you, Christine, for your swatches. I walked in to my very-busy MAC counter at Nordstrom's and knew exactly what I wanted to try, then I knew exactly what I wanted to buy. Lovely, just perfect and helpful and informative and everything you set out to me, I'm sure. In LURRRRRVV with Two Virtues!
Aww!! So glad you are loving it!
omg must have
I won't be getting any of these... too much shimmer for me, because of my age. The only blushes I wear are matte; anything else (like the mineralize blushes) magnifies my fine lines too much. Thanks for all the hard work you do every day to show all of us the products -- very much appreciated!!
Always my pleasure, Sharon!
do these fit in blush palettes?
No, they're domed, so they won't fit!
I ordered all 6 of them and received them already yesterday (yay!) and I really like them all. :) My favourite is definitely Two Virtues, reminds me of Love Rock from Grand Duos (in fact I think you can pair them all up with one each from Grand Duos, they are very similar colours). As they came out at the same time as Spring Colour Forecast, I'm now about $365 poorer and am picking up a few more lipsticks and lipglasses and possibly the bronze quad tomorrow. So that's another $150 or so... oh dear.
Whew!! Enjoy your haul, Anita :D (Well, I know you will...)
Haha, well I did! :) Got 5 more lipsticks, 1 lipglass, 3 more longwear lipcolours (Night Rose, yay!) and Vintage Grape blush ombre. I'd better stop now, lol! :) (Didn't pick up the bronze quad in the end, talked myself out of it.)
LOL!! Good work on talking yourself out of the quad ;)
Ahhh I'd like these a lot more if they weren't so shimmery!
I wanted to like them, but they look way too shimmery for me. I don't like the way shimmer looks on my cheeks, boo :'( Thank you for the swatches!
I have not been impressed with this collection. But, I saw these at the MAC counter today and I have to say that Chic Couple looks great in person. The MA was using it as an eyeshadow. I could totally see using it for that purpose, I am not really feeling it as a blush for me personally.
Would you say that Two Virtues is like the Azelea Blush Ombre? It kinda sort of looks like it.
Pinker :)
Which one is your favorite?
NVM, I totally read too fast and read over your favorite part! hahaha
Rhapsody in Two! :)
I can wear mineral face powder (not mac though) without any problems. I do own a MSF (Perfect Topping) as a highlighter and it also broke me out! I got a few blemishes that same night that I wore it, but ONLY on my forehead... Maybe because I have combo skin (dry, but oily t-zone). So I can see why some people wouldn't like MAC's MSF and MB's. So I only wear my MSF as a highlighter above the cheeks. Rhapsody in Two is also my favorite, color and swatch-wise. The only thing I don't like is the pattern. IDK, I fell like it was kind of slapped together, even though it looks abstract. XD I'm a sucker for really cute patterns, i.e. Beauty Powder Blushes from A Rose Romance collection. The texture looks so gritty. Buddy Up looks BEAUTIFUL in the package, but when swatched, it just looks plain... ^^;;
kind of cute, but no wow factor. and the shine looks a bit hard to wear
so far i like sun & moon, and chic couple. on friday i have jury duty but our courthouse is next to the mall, which has a mac counter in the nordstrom, so whenever jury duty is over, i'll head over there and buy a bunch of MAC...and see Alice in Wonderland.
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