MAC Amber Glow Mineralize Blush Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Amber Glow Mineralize Blush
MAC Apres Chic: Amber Glow
MAC Amber Glow Mineralize Blush ($23.50 for 0.10 oz.) is described as “warm peach.” It is a soft peach with a hint of pink–almost apricot-like–with a pale champagne shimmer. NARS Sex Appeal is a touch pinker, and it doesn’t have any shimmer. MAC By Candlelight is warmer, rosier, and very metallic in comparison. MAC Porcelain Pink is pinker and appears much more metallic on the skin.
This has a soft, luminous finish to it that works well on the skin. It’s not frosted, and it’s not too shimmery, so it doesn’t emphasize pores or skin imperfections. Though it seems plenty pigmented, the color blends out quickly, so depending on the intensity you want, you may have to pat and very lightly blend along the edges. The texture is finely-milled, but it is also powdery. Those with natural redness in their cheeks may find this a quick and easy way to neutralize it without adding too much color. I only wish Amber Glow lasted longer once applied–I get a mere six hours; by seven, it’s half gone!
Amber Glow
LELimited Edition. $29.00.
MAC Amber Glow Mineralize Blush
MAC Amber Glow Mineralize Blush
MAC Amber Glow Mineralize Blush
MAC Amber Glow Mineralize Blush
MAC Amber Glow Mineralize Blush
MAC Amber Glow Mineralize Blush
MAC Amber Glow Mineralize Blush
how’s this compare to stereo rose christine? thanks
It’s nothing like Stereo Rose – are you thinking of another color? Stereo Rose is a medium coral–very pigmented!
thanks christine. i skip this one n bought 2 stereo rose instead. 1 for my mom 🙂
I just ordered this last night, as my first mineralize blush and I’m so excited to hear that it’s not absolute crap and will suit my extremely pale skin with redness!This collection really does seem to be one of the better ones this year.
Christine, thank you for all your hard work, it doesn’t go unnoticed. Lots of makeup addicts depend upon your reviews. Your awesome! I stopped by my local MAC counter today and I put Stereo Rose on my cheeks and brushed Amber Glow on top of it. It was stunning on me (I am NC 20/NW20) by the time I left the store, I had compliments. I purchased Stereo Rose b/c I missed it last year, but picked up Porcelain Pink. Now, I have to decide if I should go back and get the Amber Glow….I was waiting on your review to make that decision. What are your thoughts?
Sounds pretty!
You don’t NEED Amber Glow if you have Porcelain Pink, but Amber Glow will be less metallic.
Thank you for the swathes. I have this, a Porcelain Pink and Stereo Rose on hold at Macys. I can’t wait to pick them up tomorrow. I will double check for gold veins, that was a great tip!
Also, I cannot wait to see a swatch of Apres Chic and Haute Altitute. I always wait for your swatches since we have kinda the same skin (NC25)
I forgot to say, I hate my redness so this will be awesome!
I have to get this. It’s perfect for me who only likes a hint of color on my cheeks.
Thanks for sharing as always!!!
Oh this is SO so pretty! I have always been quite partial to apricoty shades like this, and this one is just lovely! I like that it’s also very subtle–works well for someone like me who always overapplies 😛
I just bought this the other day and love it! I wore it for 8 hours yesterday and it still looked amazing! It is a great blush for when I wear more dark lipstick because it doesn’t clash…it just makes my cheeks look healthy and glowing.
I wish I had read this before commenting on Porcelain Pink. I have a lot of redness, and I love peachy shades, so it would be awesome if I could get my hands on Amber Glow.
Would it be possible to all over my face, as like a pressed power, or is it too shimmery?
I think it’s a bit too shimmery!
This looks much nicer to me than Porcelain Pink. I was totally turned off PP when I swatched it in store. Far too many irredescent shimmery/metallic shades of all types going on in that one.
*bleh*
This shade looks much more wearable. It looks great on you! I might have to go back & give this one a try if my local store still has it. How did I miss it the last time I was there?? Crossing my fingers that they’re slow to sell out again!