MAC My Highland Honey Blush Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC My Highland Honey Blush
MAC Tartan Tale: Highland Honey Blush
MAC Highland Honey Blush ($18.50 for 0.21 oz.) is a rich shade of peach-orange with a very subtle satin sheen. It can be built up for a more intense, more orange-y look or used lightly for a lit-from-within kind of glow. I love that it’s pigmented without being straight-up orange, but it’s also buildable; you can easily apply it lightly or pat more on for a more intense look.
It’s warmer and more orange than Melba Blush, which is a darker peach with less of an orange pull. It’s not as orange as NARS Gina nor as coral as NARS Gilda. It’s a shade lighter than Illamasqua’s Lover, but the two are similar. It’s also similar to Utterly Game, which leans a little coral but not by much.
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- Product: 29/30
- Value: 8/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
RECOMMENDATION: It’s a nice choice to warm up cheeks, especially on warmer skin tones.
AVAILABILITY: Online now, October 28th in-store
MAC My Highland Honey Blush
MAC My Highland Honey Blush
MAC My Highland Honey Blush (This is LIGHTLY!)
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Way too bright! lol
Very pretty! Too bad I won’t be able to pull off such a warm color. At least that’s what I think… There’s no harm in trying it on in the store, right? :).
Definitely not!
I think this could look really good with the right lips and eyes.
it looks beautiful! I wasn’t considering this before but now.. o0o you got me on this one.. I will for sure check it out today 🙂 Thanks so much for posting!
Ooooh that’s pretty!
If I already have MAC Peaches should I get Highland Honey?
Depends – do you wear Peaches often?
I can’t decide if I want this or not… I’m really afraid of it being too orange on my skin. Is it similar to peaches??? I am NC25, do you think it will be nice on my cheeks?? Thanks!!
It’s more orange and a lil’ darker than Peaches!
You mentioned warmer skin tones..do you think a person with cool tone can pull this off at all????
Yes, I do! 🙂
Recommended for nc42?
Sure!
Love it!!!!!!!! Definitely gonna purchase it!
Good Job with the site and all the postings 🙂
Does anyone know if this is similar to Peaches? THANKS!
Not as orange or as dark!
is it similar to style?
Lighter, peachier.
I have Peaches and I love it. You think this could be a replacement or just a while different color? I don’t want to buy this and have it look the same on me as peaches.
Peaches doesn’t go on as orange or as obvious as My Highland Honey. It’s not TOTALLY different, though, and ultimately, it depends on how heavily you apply it, too.
oooh it’s very pretty and different! unfortunately i have no idea what MAC skin tone i am or if this will make me look too yellow (i have a soft yellow undertone in my fair-medium skin)…
Maybe NC20?
How does this compare to Cantaloupe (pro blush)?
It’s lighter, peachier.
Would this color be okay for nw45 skintone? It’s a nice color, but I wanna b e able to use. 🙂
I think it could work.
I love Peaches so I think I will looove this. I’m very fair but my pink undertones don’t show when I put my makeup on, so peachy/orange blush is very fun and looks nice with a nude/peach lip.
how do you think this will look on nc50 skin…thanks?
of the two blushes….which one do you think would look best on nc50 skin…for like every day wear and club hopping.
Her Blooming Cheek.
It might be a lil’ ashy, because it has this powdery look and feel.
I was into the palettes at first, but now I’m in love with the blushes. Thank You Christine!!!!!
This looks soooooo orange! An easy pass…
Looove this. I’ve been wanting NARS Gina or Gilda for a while now but I think this may replace them!
It looks like it would be simultaneously bright and chalky =/. I wanted a nuder peach, I love my NARS Gina, but I doubt this would work for a NW43. I’ll have to wait for NARS Passion to make a reappearance.
Sorry I don’t know the lingo, but by warmer skintones do you mean dark skin ? for example NW45 .
I mean those with yellow undertones 🙂
I’m an NW15 girl who already owns Melba and Utterly Game. Is this something I could pass on?
I’d probably skip!
Christine,
I have Melba, Peaches, & Utterly Game… should I skip?
(I have way too many blushes, BUT I love peach color blushes)
I probably would!
Hi Christine,
I have a question on this one, is this anything like Fun and Games from the Hello Kitty Collection?
Less orange!
Pretty!
How does this compare to MAC’s Buff?
Buff is darker and browner.
I actually really really like this! I don’t really own any blushes… perhaps it shall be my first!
How do you think this compares to Nars Sex Appeal blush?
Don’t have it to compare, sorry!
Sex Appeal is waaaayyyyy lighter
This is pretty, but I think it’s close enough to Utterly Game that I can skip it.
How would you say this compares to Cantaloupe (pro blush)?
A lot lighter, less brown/dirty.
i ordered this one after trying it on at the mac store. if i have this will i need utterly game?
I don’t think you need both.
i have been looking for this color of blush forever!!
it looks like just what i wanted. 😀
I thought this blush would be too yellow on my skin. I tried it on my hand first and was pleasantly surprised. Had to buy it!
it would be cute, but u put on wayyyyy 2 much!!!
Please understand that these photos are to show you what the color looks like 🙂
I have light skin and if I apply this lightly (even lighter than you Christine!) it looks pretty nice 🙂
I just got this today, I love the color!! I wanna get 2 more lol (one as a back up and another as a gift for my sister)
I totally talked myself out of ordering this blush today as I sorta told myself I was going on a (blush no buy) damnit my principles. Well I ordered a few other things so that will have to suffice. I’m sure something similar will come out again soon. It might be a touch too orange anyway… yeah excuses excuses… guess I have to be happy with peaches… especially since I just got it after coveting it for a long long time like over half a year. It’s certainly an exercise in learning to appreciate what one has…
I will probably buy Illamasquas lover as a dupe next month (when i will most likely cave from the no buy)… since I’ve been wanting to try their blushes for a long time too. Which do you like better?
Hmm.. not for me!
i just bought this blush. LOVE IT SO MUCH.
IS THERE A REASON WHY THIS ISN’T SHOWING UP ON ME? IM NC40.COULD IT BE THE BRUSH IM USING? I REALLY LOVE THIS COLOR, PLEASE HELP.
Hi, I already have ripe peach (ombre blush from SCF) do you think this is a close dupe? I’ve heard they look very similar when worn so I’m wondering whether I should skip my highland honey..?
I think they’re a bit different, but it ultimately depends on how much of the pinker/redder end you get with the peach.
This one is so pretty! I bought it for my mom for her birthday but I will diffenitly borrow it from her!
I’m a warm-toned redhead and peachy blushes are the BEST on me – and this is definitely a winner! Pinky-peach blushes are okay if I’m feeling like I want some pink, but if I want a really nice, natural, every day color, peach is my best bet. Oh, My Highland Honey!!! It’s actually my favorite blush I’ve ever tried so far, so after I bought one, I also bought a back up!
I love MAC but wish so much of their good stuff wasn’t limited edition!
Great review! 😀 Very accurate description of a great blush!
i have this and adore it but i’d REALLLY have to built it up in numerous layers to get it to look like it does on you & i have medium-tan skin. this wasnt very pigmented at all
how does this compare to nars gina?
Gina is darker and more pigmented.
Wow…it’s so colorful. The main thing is not to overdo, but they very nice i think.