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MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder Review, Photos, Swatches

MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder
MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder

MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder ($27.00 for 0.45 oz.) swirls together to create a light, warmer white with a pearly sheen. NYX Snow Rose (P, $7.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Perles et Fantaisies (Left) (LE, $80.00) is cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Forever Lit (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Champagne Pink (LE, ) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Psychedelic (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Looxi Beauty Celestial (P, $7.50) is warmer (90% similar). Becca Pearl (P, $38.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Glowing Pink (001) (LE, $58.00) is warmer (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Where the Dreamers Go (LE, $2.99) is cooler (90% similar). Becca Pearl (DC, $38.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Burberry No. 01 White (LE, $68.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Haus Labs Moonstone (P, $40.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

It’s a multi-colored face powder that is primarily driven by the white, which seemed to dominate the pink and green (the red stripes on the pins are oversprays), even though the pink and green appeared to go through. The texture was smooth, moderately dense, and blendable on the skin, while it is rather pigmented. It has a strong white base to it, so it may not work on all skin tones. It applied well to the high points of the face and did not emphasize my skin’s natural texture. The powder lasted for eight hours on me before visibly fading. This shade is part of the It’s a Strike collection, which launches August 18th.

MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder
MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder

MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder
MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder

MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder
MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder

MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder
MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder

MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder
MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder

MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder
MAC Trophy Pearlmatte Face Powder

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation
On eyes:
  • MAC Gutter Gal Eyeshadow
  • MAC Bowl Out Eyeshadow
  • MAC 300 Game Eyeshadow
  • Burberry Trench Eyeshadow
  • MAC Bowlarama Eyeshadow
  • Sephora Love Affair Eyeliner
On lips:
  • MAC It's a Strike Cremesheen Glass

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Mariella Avatar

Oh shoot – I was hoping this would be cr*p and so I wouldn’t want it. I thought the look of the compact was cute and novel; now, to top that off, it’s also good and so it’s one more temptation. It’s not even a week since I decided to try a no buy and already I’m weakening. Somebody stop me before I buy again!

MissJae1908 Avatar

Hmm…this is a little lighter than I would normally like my highlighter to be. I’m afraid this might come off ashy on my NW50 skin.

Katherine T. Avatar

WTH, where’s the pink??? I thought his was going to be mostly pink! I don’t even bowl, but I think the owling pin embossing is super cute, and was going to get this, but this powder is going to look too chalky white against my skin 🙁 I can’t justify this, would be a museum piece, pretty to look at, but not used. Aaaarrrghh!!

Flaky Avatar

I feel the same way – which is unfortunate because I think this might be the perfect highlight shade for me. I have several of the dupes Christine mentioned – can I possibly just be happy with those?

Lizzi Avatar

I’m not TOO impressed with the color…, but I’m going to be buying this because the Big Lebowski is my favorite movie. I was quite disappointed that none of the products were named from that though. Would have bought all the pieces if that was the case.

Deborah Avatar

I certainly don’t need this – but it’s so cute…and shiny. I’ll probably pass but had it been pinker I would have thought seriously about purchasing it.

Claire L Avatar

I love this, it’s so cute! I too am surprised at how white the result is on the skin. I already have Becca Pearl so I’m pleased I’m not missing out but this is a pretty design!

Lara {Beautysbloom} Avatar

I really love this one, first because of the design and now I imagine this white beauty halo all over my face and I fell in love…but I am a NW25 annnnnd I don’t know if it will fit my yellow skin tone 🙁 🙁

Carmen Avatar

Oh My God, I love it.
I live in a very small european country, where there are only a few beauty bloggers that write about new collections before they show up in the stores.
So I always really look forward to your reviews.
I think I would really like this.
I have pearl blossom and I love it. But I hit pan already, so I want a new beautypowderish thing and I think this might be the one for me.
I am really sorry for my bad English though, It isn’t my native language. I hope you understand what I wanted to say to you.
Thanks for the

Ray. Avatar

hi there gals.I bought it and I love it.I am very light skinned gal with green eyes.A very little pink does shine through.Its more pink then the Mary Loumanizer highlighter. I love it! it is not a blush though.

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