MAC Supercontinental Blush Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Supercontinental Blush
A Coral Worth Waiting For
MAC Supercontinental Blush ($20.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a “bright cute coral” with a satin finish. It’s a soft coral-pink–it’s just a smidgen pink, but it doesn’t have strong orange undertones. It looks a little peach-coral in the pan but reads pinker on the skin. There is a subtle sheen to the finish, nothing overwhelming. Guerlain Peach Boy is more orange. MAC Fleet Fast has gold shimmer, is a smidgen darker, and has a stronger red tone to it. Tarina Tarantino Feather is lighter, slightly pinker. Make Up For Ever #6 is similar but has a cream formula.
From the launch, this is probably one of my favorite products, and it is one of the better performing ones, too. It’s a softer coral, and the color you can get, at most, is true-to-pan–but it is a lighter color from the get-go, so it may look chalky or disappear on deeper skin tones. On light to medium-dark skin tones, I think it’s a particularly flattering coral because it doesn’t have a lot of orange, but it’s not too pink. The satin finish gives it a really lovely, natural sheen on the skin–it won’t emphasize pores at all. When I wore this for wear, it lasted a full eight hours and was just barely starting to fade around nine hours. The texture could be a smidgen softer, which was really the only complaint I had.
Supercontinental
LELimited Edition. $24.00.
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This is very very tempting indeed!
How does this compare to MAC Ripe Peach?
Ripe Peach was a lot more orange/peach than it was ever pink for me!
Do you know if it’s similar to MAC Dainty Mineralize Blush or MAC Instant Chic?
Dainty is way pinker, Instant Chic is lighter and peachier!
Thanks! Will be getting this one for sure then!:D
Its such a pretty blush! Im just wondering though, exactly what is a “cute” coral… 😀
This is ultra gorgeous! I need this blush! So much!
WANT. I have TT’s Feather but this seems less shimmery so…. WANT.
How does this compare to Laura merciers lush nectarine?
Hi Vikki,
I don’t think I have that shade to compare unfortunately!
Hi Vikki,
I swatched both MAC SC and LM Lush Nectarine today. SC is slightly pinker and has a powder kick-up that Lush Nectarine doesn’t.
Would this work well on cool-toned skin? 🙂
Yes!
Christine, how can it be compared to the “Bite of An Apple” blush (Venomous Villains)?
This is way lighter – I would not say they’re similar!
Ohh this one looks nice! Very tempted to buy it 🙂
This one(which I keep calling ‘Super Constellation’ in my head, thanks Lockheed LOL) and Worldly Wealth just arrived at the door a short time ago. I can absolutely see this one selling out fast, it’s a really wearable, pretty colour.
It’s beyootiful! but yep, pass.
I love this and Im so glad I ordered it! Thanks for reviewing it in detail 🙂
my skin isn’t deep, but its not medium either…I wonder if this would show on me. Its beautiful!!!
Pretty color, but I feel that every collection from MAC has this color blush.
Can’t believe I’m writing this, but I’m sick of coral.
Omg, I must have this blush!
Do you know if this will be available at MAC counters in department stores?
Yes — next Thursday!
I couldn’t resist but to order this before you reviewed it. I had this overwhelming urge to purchase it when the Styleseeker collection came out. I decided that Melba sufficed for my coral blush and that I didn’t need it, but the color looked so beautiful! I decided that I’d wait and see how you rated it before I bought it, but then MAC sent an email offering free 2-day shipping with a Styleseeker purchase, and I realized it was meant to be! so I ordered it and it turns out it’s an awesome blush. Can’t wait to try it out on my Asian, NC-20 skin!
Yay!!
Christine, how does it compare to Instant Chic (Pret-a-Papier Collection)? Thank yoU!
Instant Chic is lighter and peachier!
This is so pretty!
Maybe something you could wear?
Sooo pretty! Can’t wait for mine to arrive on Tuesday!!!
Hope you enjoy yours, Laurie!
Help! I am so tempted to buy a backup of this blush. Can someone please talk me out of doing so? = ( I cannot resist hoarding coral blushes.
Have you ever finished a blush? Like… ever?
Do you foresee yourself using this everyday for 6+ months?
And do you typically fall in love with a new coral regularly?
Those answers might help you! 🙂
Loved that! Thanks for those questions Christine! And thanks for asking Kerry!
Though…. I’m not sure how much longer I can resist this blush! Ayyy! I already gave in to 2 lipsticks!
Very pretty and wearable, this would be perfect for every day.
Agreed!
Love this one–but then, I am always fond of the peachy-coral ones…
They are hard to resist!
I love this color! Christine, how would you compare this to Mac Alpha Girl? Is Alpha Girl a hint pinker?
I suspect Alpha Girl is a little pinker!
Hmm.. I wonder if this will be better on me (NC20/25, yellow undertones) than NARS Gilda…
Christine, how does this compare to NARS Gilda (colour, pigmentation, & estimated wear), apart from the different finishes? Gilda pulls slightly reddish on my yellowish NC20/25 skin, which I don’t like; do you think Supercontinental will be better for me?
The wear is about the same. This is pink but it doesn’t have any red undertones like Gilda has, and it’s a lot lighter. So, I think this would be better than Gilda if you find Gilda goes a little red on you. This is a lighter color, so while it’s true-to-pan, it’s not as dark as Gilda is. Since you’re NC20/25, I think the lightness of the color is still OK!
Thanks, Christine! I think I’ll give up my NARS Gilda and pick up MAC Supercontinental.
*Squee* A new blush! XD
Fingers crossed this one works out for you!
Thanks, girlie! I hope so too.
I also want to thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I often end up commenting more than once as I post impulsively and later think of something I’d like to add or rephrase. I feel guilty for adding to the queue of comments you have to approve. Have you considered adding an edit function to the comments that are still pending approval?
No worries 🙂 It’s not even a big deal, since usually it takes me at least as long to reply to your question as it does for you to add to it! I’m not sure what the capabilities of editing for user comments is right now, but we’ll definitely think about it in the future!
I would say this is pinker!
Looks great, I’m all for corals and this looks like a very pretty shade.
What coral blush do you wear most?
I must have this one. It’s so beautiful!!
It is a great coral shade!
Hi Christine,
Thanks for the gorgeous look and swatch! Just wondering if you’d know how this blush compares to MAC Goddess?
Thanks darls:)
I’m pretty sure I don’t have it (and a google search didn’t turn it up on Temptalia), but I vaguely remember it – I think they may be close, but in my mind, Goddess is looking pinker.
I have goddess and it is pretty bright and leans more orange
It reminds me of Nars Sex Appeal, very pretty indeed but some kind of a dupe in fact.
Sex Appeal looks a lot different on me, but I’m glad it’s a dupe for you! 🙂 Saves you money!
Oh yes, and I really must save up money for the Marilyn collection and others collections to arrive ! So it’s not a dupe, noted one never knows I might be interested in another M.A.C blush !
Thank you Christine.
No problem! 🙂
I already have fleet fast blush and i was wondering if there was enough of a difference to where i would want to get this one too.
MAC Fleet Fast has gold shimmer, is a smidgen darker, and has a stronger red tone to it.
how do u think this compares to mac immortal flower?
This is a little chalkier in a way and pinker – http://www.temptalia.com/mac-immortal-flower-blush-review-photos-swatches
thank you 🙂
Oh no, Supercontinental has some chalkiness?!
I wouldn’t say chalkiness so much as it’s just that really light color + matte-ish finish!
How do you think this compares to Chanel’s Fleur de Lotus? Seems like this is a little pinker.
Yeah, Fleur de Lotus is more orange/peach!
how does this compare to chanel fleur de lotus?
This is pinker!
I was going to pick up fleur de lotus tomorrow now i am wondering if i should wait for this – its beautiful on you. Maybe I need both – I have so so many. How does it compare to Melba or Peaches?
Peaches is lighter, peachier – not really any pink. Melba is darker, redder. Melba would be closer to Fleur de Lotus.
Thank You so much
would you say this is similar/dupe to immortal flower from their collection a few months back ?
I’d say this is pinker 🙂 http://www.temptalia.com/mac-immortal-flower-blush-review-photos-swatches
how does this compare to my highland honey?
This is much, much pinker!
Wooooooow amazing! Not sure if I will be able to stick to my 100 day spending ban after seeing this! Thanks for the review and swatches 🙂 x
You can do it!!
Hi Christine. Congratulations for this review. I own ”Peaches” and ”Lovecloud” . do you think its reasonable to own it? (Nc25-30, green eyes). So beautiful colour!
I think so – this is pinker than Lovecloud 🙂
i NEED this blush. omg its the prettiest most perfect color ever. the only light blushes i have are cool toned which look kind of “off” on my warm skin tone, and i have some corals but i ALWAYS overdo it on accident. this is the blush ive been waiting for. IF I DONT GET IT IM GONNA SLAP MYSELF
I hope this works well for you, Andy! 🙂
Is Supercontinental similar to Hipness? If not, do you know of any dupes to Hipness?
Supercontinental is a bit darker and less pink 🙂 http://www.temptalia.com/mac-to-the-beach-collection-hipness-refined-golden-swatches-photos
If I already own Fleet Fast is this worth buying as well?
Yes, I think so – this doesn’t have any of the redness that Fleet Fast has.
Ok you talked me into it! Lol
Hello Christine,
How does this compare to Launch Away? They look extremely similar. I’ve read that Supercontinental is less powdery and shows up better but I’d love your thoughts 🙂
Darker, more orange, less pink! http://www.temptalia.com/mac-launch-away-blush-review-photos-swatches
do you think this shade will work for me? im NC30. im fond of orange lipsticks like morange and im looking for a blush that suits them.
Yes, I think so!
How does this compare to:
Mac style (minus shimmer), pinch o peach, fleur power,
Nars Orgasm,
Tarte Tipsy and Blissful please? Apologies in advance for too many comparisons. Thanks doll! 🙂 xxoxx
Hi!
Style is more orange, Pinch o’ Peach is lighter, less orange, Fleur Power is pinker I believe. Orgasm is really different – pinker, lighter, shimmery. Blissful is darker and pinker. Tipsy I believe is more orange/darker.
Thank you very much my dear. I have nc 20 ish skin. Which would you recommend I go for please? Mac style/ super continental or bobbi brown nude peach? Or all of them? 🙂
Also I’m also looking for a colour similar to what Jessica Alba is wearing in the below link (White and green dress). Which blush & Lippie would you recommend please? Thanks x’s infinity. <3
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2190884/Jessica-Biel-Justin-Timberlake-spark-rumours-tied-knot-secret-wedding.html
Sorry I meant Jessica Biel xxoxx
Hi,
I would go with Nude Peach first, then Supercontinental, then Style. Blush is similar to Nude Peach, lips are like MAC Delectable.
thanks a lot pretty lady 🙂 <3 xxxxxx
Oy, thanks for that comparison.
I was very tempted by this, but if Orgasm is *pinker* than this is, then this blush is too orange for me. Orgasm looks like a combination of blush and bad spray tan on me. Thanks for saving me from a mistake!
Exactly my thoughts on those shades Wanainchi! Thanks for asking!
And as always… thanks for your expertise Christine! =D
Not a problem my dear! x
This shade looks so pretty. Love how you describe shades and compare to other brands. Have it on order from Mac’s website. Can’t wait to get it tomorrow. Also, really looking forward to the Pro Longwear blushes from the Office Hours collection for fall 2012 coming out on 9/13. There’s about four shades out of eight from that collection that I already know I want. Christine, will you be having swatches from this collection anytime soon? Can’t wait to see swatches.
Hi Christine ! I own so many coral/pink blushes, I try to avoid dupes when I can ! How does it compare to Benefit’s Coralista ?
CORALista is redder, darker.
I asked a MAC SA to pull this from the back so I could swatch it.
There was a surprising amount of powder kick-up when I put brush to pan. Is this powderiness typical of MAC blushes? I’ve never tested a MAC blush before.
Got the last one yesterday and put it on today…..love!!!!! I’ve been searching for lighter blush and this seems to be it, for now. I have fleet fast and it is a bit red on me. I’m an nw30. I’ve been wearing dainty forever but needed some coral in my blush life. I bought the nars pallatte from the anniversary sale and have been playing with those but none seem to be the holy grail for me. So for now, I’m glad I got supercontinental!!!
Ooooohhhh that’s gorgeous! I’ve got Fleet Fast but it’s obviously quite different as you mentioned. I’ve got some MAC products I don’t like that I was going to return for a refund, but I think I very well might exchange for this and a couple of other products. My local MAC doesn’t run out of limited edition products very quickly, so I’m pretty sure I’ve still got a chance to grab this one. Gonna give them a call as soon as they open & ask them to hold one for me!
Is this by any chance similar to MAC Dainty?
Dainty is pinker! 🙂
Thanks for the response, I’m going to pick mine up tomorrow 🙂
WOOT! Just called them & got one on hold! Lucky lucky lucky! 🙂
So I thought that i was inlove with my Something Special Cream Blush from MAC. Until I purchased this Supercontinental blush yesterday. OMG. I love this blush. Thanks so much for all your reviews and your hard work :):):):)
how does this compare to mac style blush?
Style is more orange.
These just came out in the Philippines! Would you know if NARS Deep Throat is similar? I read in another blog that they’re dupes.
Supercontinental is a lot more coral!
I love the way this blush looks on you! I have nars orgasm and deep throat are they dupes for supercontinental? I would love to purchase it but scared they might be dupes.
Sorry and also if its too late to purchase what dupe can I get? (Any brands)??? Makeup forever, MAC or???
Hello, supercontinental is similar to Nars torrid ?
Torrid is pinker!
I bought this at the time and found it too orange on my winter skintone (NC15), but now I’ve warmed up to about NC20 it looks awesome! Really glad I bought it!