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MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer Review, Photos, Swatches

MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer
MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer

MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer ($33.00 for 0.31 oz.) is described as a “soft brick tan with a touch of shimmer.” It’s a medium, orange-brown with strong, warm undertones and a golden shimmer. Guerlain Bronzer (LE, $69.00) is more matte. Urban Decay Bronzer (P) is less yellow. Guerlain Moyen Brunettes (05) (LE, $75.00) is darker, more matte. MAC Hibiscus Kiss Bronzer (LE, $25.00) is slightly darker. Urban Decay Naked Flushed Bronzer (P) is similar. Dior Coral Glow Bronzer (LE) is lighter. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

As mentioned in the review for Aphrodite’s Shell, the formula is supposed to wear for ten hours and have a luminous finish. The texture of this shade was softer and easier to work with; it was soft, somewhat silky, and blendable on the skin. It had better color payoff, though it was still a sheerer product that could be built up for about semi-opaque coverage in three to four layers. The shimmer in this shade was more pronounced, but it didn’t emphasize pores or the skin’s natural texture when I wore it. It only wore for eight hours, which is about average for most face powders, but it is short of the ten-hour wear time claimed.

MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer
MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer

MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer
MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer

MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer
MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer

MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer
MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer

MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer
MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer

MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer
MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer

MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer
MAC Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Make Up For Ever Lift Foundation
  • Urban Decay Naked Loose Finishing Powder
  • Chantecaille Brilliance
On lips:
  • MAC Goddess of the Sea Lipstick

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beck Avatar

Skipping these…i’m good with my Sun Dipped Pro longwear bronzer… also I know it doesnt matter regarding product performance, but i’m not a fan of the design embossed on the extra dimension products.It looks tacky imo

meganlisa Avatar

You are amazing for getting all these reviews up so quickly! Thank you!
I don’t understand these yellow/orange bronzers. Do they look good on anyone? I’m pretty yellow undertone wise and can’t wear most of them. I did order this but didn’t get it yet. Return?
I’m actually eyeing the lip glosses. The one thing I don’t have a million of and the lipsticks in this collection underwhelmed me. Any thoughts? Totally okay if not…it isn’t like you’re busy getting tons of reviews up so we all know what to buy….

MissVix Avatar

It’s so confusing when companies re-use names for completely different products. Delphic was a fluidline from the Lure collection back in…er…2006?

Lotus Avatar

This looks exceptional on you! 😀 *PLEASE HELP* I UNFOLLOWED TO LOOK THROUGGH MY COMMENTS TO FIND A SPECIFIC REFERENCE, yet I could not. SOMEONE ONCE ASKED IF ANYBODY KNEW OF ANY KIND OF COTTON PADS FOR FACE THAT DON’T SHED & I had answered that I use Japanese ones I couldn’t pronounce. They are SUPER CHEAP & THE GREATEST! I FOUND *THE LINK FOR THE NON-SHEDDING COTTON* for WHOEVER NEEDED (PLEASE HELP FIND THEM?) Here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00260T94K
THANK YOU! 🙂

Noah Avatar

It looks amazing on you, Christine! I’ve been waiting for this review since I heard about the collection! How does this compare to Refined Golden? I’m buying this for the formula, RG for the packaging! Hahaha

Liz Avatar

Thank you for all the info. I ordered this one and began second guessing that I chose the wrong one from what I’ve seen on youtube. But I’m pretty fair with a little yellow undertone so hope it works. Don’t know how so many people got theirs already when they just went online Thursday! Guess I’ll have to see it in person when it arrives. I checked out your review on those other bronzers because I ordered Golden I think it’s called. I’ve never ordered extra dimension line before. As everyone, love the packaging.

Amalia Avatar

So beautiful Greek names and although not the best formula for the bronzers …sad . Thank you for your hard work. Big hugs from Greece.

AbigailOD Avatar

Just ordered this from Nordstrom (completely missed Mac online!) and I’m excited to see in person! If it is seeming mire like a blush, that’s good for me! Is it orange-orange or is there some coral in it, Christine?

I think this looks great on you!♥

Alicia M. Avatar

You’re so fast with these!! thanks for the review 🙂
i really wanted to like one of the bronzers from this collection but I might be returning mine. This looks so orangey 🙁
What a shame!

AbigailOD Avatar

Christine, is this the first time MAC has done Extra Dimension bronzers? Do you prefer the Pro Longwear or Extra Dimension?

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