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MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish Review, Photos, Swatches

MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a mix of buttery yellow, peachy beige, muted medium orange, and light-medium warm pink. Together, they come together and create a muted, light-medium peachy-orange with warm, yellowy undertones and a frosted sheen. Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Highlighter (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Moonlight (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Becca Champagne Pop (LE, $42.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Smashbox Gilded Rose (LE, $39.00) is cooler (90% similar). Iconic London Rose Glow (Right) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Kaja Luna (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Kosas Velvet Melon (High Intensity) (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Last Call (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Highly Waisted (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Peach (LE, $39.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop On the Cusp (LE, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). Benefit Cookie (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Fire (LE, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Hummingbird Hype (LE, $4.99) is darker (85% similar). Chanel Le Lion de Chanel (LE, $70.00) is darker (85% similar). Kosas Papaya 1972 (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Chantecaille Sunlight (LE, $45.00) is darker (85% similar). Cle de Peau Sand Beige (13) (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, darker, less pigmented (85% similar). Urban Decay Beauty Beam #3 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Becca Champagne Pop (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

The Mineralize Skinfinish formula is described as a “velvety soft” face powder with a “radiant finish” that can be used to “add highlights to the high points of the face.” The Mineralize Skinfinish Collection for spring features five new, limited edition shades — the collection debuts on March 31st online. Faintly Fabulous had good color payoff with a soft, smooth, and lightly dusty texture that was easy to apply to the skin and blend out. The finish was luminous without being metallic or too sparkly on the skin, so I didn’t have any issues with the powder emphasizing the skin’s natural texture or the look of pores. The color started to fade after seven and a half hours on me.

MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Faintly Fabulous Mineralize Skinfinish

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation
  • Guerlain Les Voilettes Loose Setting Powder
On eyes:
  • MAC Nano-Nude Eyeshadow Quad
  • Sephora Tiramisu Eyeliner
On lips
  • MAC Cybernaut Mineralize Rich Lipstick

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Trish Avatar

Your whole look with this release is so soft and pretty Christine. I’m really surprised by it honestly. I have need for subtle, natural makeup for many of my daytime obligations and will be giving this whole collection a thorough going over! Thanks for posting so much of it.

Tracey E. Avatar

I couldn’t agree more. I wasn’t too thrilled with some swatches I saw but seeing this eyeshadow that you’re wearing, I’m reconsidering it.

Tracey E. Avatar

This shade of highlighter is quite different from other highlighters in my collection. Not a must have but might purchase it if it comes to the CCO.

Gillian Avatar

Hmm, I was hoping that it would be a tad less warm-toned. The pink on its own is nice but not enough to warrant me getting this.

Oh well, at least I’m happy with the Mineralize Skinfinishes and Mineralize Blushes I already have. I’m just glad that the Blonde Mineralize Skinfinish is so big because I use it so much! Maybe I should start looking for a backup though, just in case, because so far I’ve not come across anything that similar to it. Time to check the dupes! ?

Gillian Avatar

I know! I’ve made a noticeable dent in it but there’s still tonnes left.

I reorganised my collection just this week and have rediscovered some old favourite blushes, so hopefully I won’t be reaching for the Blonde MSF so often! I also found my old Prescriptives Illuminator- man I love that thing and there’s no way to replace it. Why are the best ones LE or discontinued? MAC Moon River Mineralize Blush is another example. Why?! LOL! ?

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