MAC Small Vanity Blush ($22.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a “dusty rose tan.” It’s a subdued, reddish brown with a warm champagne sheen. It has a satin finish, but the sheen was a little more compared to the other two blushes in this launch–still subtle, though. MAC Stratus is the bolder, more dramatic sister–I think they will end up looking similar if you wear Stratus very, very sheerly. NARS G-Spot is rosier. MAC Petticoat is kind of similar, more metallic and pinker. MAC Notable is a little darker, less red.
Of all three blushes, Small Vanity had the most color payoff–it was good–and was softer than the other two, as well. When applied, it was easy to blend out the edges and get enough color without having to go back for more multiple times. I used MAC’s 116 brush to dab this over cheeks, and it wore for eight hours with minor fading around the edges.
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MAC I’m the One Blush ($22.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a “mid-tone blue pink.” Like I’m the One, this shade darkened the minute it touched the skin. It looks lighter in the pan, but swatched (and applied!), it is a lightened, medium pink with strong blue undertones–it almost has a lilac-edge to it, but it’s still very much pink first. It has a satin finish, so there is a very subtle natural sheen that’s most apparent the more blended out it is. NARS Gaiety is incredible similar on–swatched, it appears marginally lighter (and for darker complexions, it is more pigmented). MAC Peony Petal is darker, slightly more magenta but the difference is negligible on.
The color payoff was good, but medium complexions or darker, you’ll find that you need to go back at least once, if not twice more, to get enough color to show up on the cheeks–I used MAC’s 116 brush to apply and blend. This blush works well with really heavy, cool-toned smoky eyes as well as cool-toned complexions in general. The texture is firm, but it is still soft and easy to blend out when applied. When I trialed this shade, it lasted seven hours and was slightly faded after a full eight hours.
It requires some layering to achieve true-to-pan color; it's an overall, sheerer blush, so it might be a happy accident for those who prefer subtle blush on their lighter complexions.
Product
9/10
Pigmentation
8.5/10
Texture
9/10
Longevity
7.5/10
Application
4.5/5
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MAC Easy Manner Blush($22.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a “light dirty peach.” It’s a soft yellow-toned pink–a smidgen coral-pink. It has a satin finish, so there is an ever-so-slight sheen that’s really barely-there and just makes it look natural and not flat on the skin. MAC Legendary is more coral. MAC Rosy Outlook is similar–more matte. Illamasqua Naked is darker, pinker. Tom Ford Frantic Pink is warmer, less pink. Chanel Blush Horizon is less warm. Benefit Hervana is similar. MAC Stunner is similar but has more of a sheen.
Easy Manner is one of those shades that seems to darken when applied. It does the same on my arm as it does on my face; on my cheeks, it looks a little less pink, but it’s definitely darker than the color in the pan. It’s a very easy-to-wear color for light to medium-dark skin tones. On darker complexions, I think it might get lost, but it is definitely buildable and still yielded a lot of color on my medium skin tone without having to pack it on, so it may be worth a look. It doesn’t have a chalky base color, so it shouldn’t turn ashy. The texture is a bit dry and stiff, but I didn’t have trouble blending out the color when I applied it (I used MAC’s 116). This shade wore for eight hours with minor fading along the tops of my cheek bones.
For light to medium complexions, I could see this becoming a go-to everyday blush color. I wish it was a little softer in texture, but it's a sold blush.
Product
9/10
Pigmentation
9.5/10
Texture
9/10
Longevity
8.5/10
Application
4.5/5
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MAC The Perfect Cheek Blush ($22.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a “neutral pink beige.” It’s a rosy pink with neutral undertones and a matte finish. MAC Have a Lovely Day is similar but in cream form. Illamasqua Ambition is similar in color but also has shimmer. MAC Pink Cult is grayer. This is a repromote, though it’s been awhile.
The color is buildable, and it had good color payoff; you won’t have to pack it on if you have a deeper complexion. Because it is a medium color, it won’t look too dramatic on lighter skin tones even if used heavily. It had a soft, finely-milled texture that was easy to blend and diffuse on the skin. I used MAC’s 116 brush to apply to cheeks, and it had a lovely natural look–didn’t look too dry or the like, even though it has a matte finish. There’s no powderiness, so it tends to “melt” into the skin once applied. I wore the original that came out previously earlier this week, and it wore for eight hours with very minor fading around the edges. I’ll be testing the latest iteration for wear today. If there are any discrepancies, I’ll be sure to update.
Keep in mind, online retailers like Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Bloomingdale’s will also launch the collection online. These retailers typically launch close in time to the in-store release date (October 4th).
It had a soft, finely-milled texture that was easy to blend and diffuse on the skin. This type of color is easy to wear, because it looks natural and pairs well with a variety of looks.
Product
9.5/10
Pigmentation
10/10
Texture
10/10
Longevity
8.5/10
Application
5/5
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MAC Cosmetics; technically September 27th online at maccosmetics.com and October 4th for in-store. $22.00
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The texture was soft but a little stiff. It had decent color payoff, though I did need to build up the color to get it to show up on my coloring (about NC30, for reference). What was nicest about the blush was its finish; it gave just a glimmer of sheen and glow, but it didn’t emphasize pores or look frosted. The finish was natural and lovely. I wore this yesterday after swatching, and it managed to last seven hours without fading but after another half hour, it looked faded around the edges.
Keep in mind, online retailers like Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Bloomingdale’s will also launch the collection online. These retailers typically launch close in time to the in-store release date (October 4th).
If it was a little softer, it would be easier to blend and apply better. I also wish it wore for a full eight hours! I think this works best on light to light-medium complexions.
Product
9/10
Pigmentation
9/10
Texture
8.5/10
Longevity
8/10
Application
4/5
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MAC Worldly Wealth Blush ($20.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a “shimmering peachy-bronze” with a frost finish. It’s a warm, orange-brown with golden bronze shimmer-sheen. When sheered out, the orange tones become more prevalent. MAC Glorify is very similar, just more shimmery. Estee Lauder Topaz Chameleon is darker, browner. MAC Light Over Dark is similar when blended together.
This is more like your traditional bronzer; it has similar brown, orange, and gold tones to it that typically make up a bronzing product (of course, not all!). It can be used to give a sunkissed glow to certain areas of the face or add warmth to the skin/cheeks. The finish on this shade is rather shimmery, so it does emphasize pores just slightly, but it’s not a major drawback.
The pigmentation was good, and all skin tones should be able to use it from that standpoint; it doesn’t go on so heavily that you have to use a light hand, but you don’t have to pack it on to get it to show up on deeper complexions. I think it will work best on warmer undertones, though, because there is a lot of orange in it. When I wore this for wear, it lasted for seven hours with noticeable fading at that point. The texture was soft and very blendable.
I think it will work best on warmer undertones, though, because there is a lot of orange in it. Of all three blushes, this had the softest, most blendable texture.
Product
9/10
Pigmentation
10/10
Texture
9.5/10
Longevity
7.5/10
Application
4.5/5
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