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MAC Animal Instincts & Fun Ending Blushes Reviews, Photos, Swatches

MAC Animal Instincts Blush
MAC Animal Instincts Blush

In the upcoming A Novel Romance collection (online August 14th, in-stores August 21st), there are two limited edition shades of MAC Blush ($22.00 for 0.21 oz.).

MAC Animal Instincts Blush ($22.00 for 0.21 oz.). is described as a “shimmering plum [with a Frost finish].” It’s a muted, medium-dark warm plum with a soft sheen. It had fairly good color payoff, and the texture was soft, thin but not powdery, and blendable. On me, the color wore well for eight hours before starting to fade. MAC Corol #2 (LE, $21.00) is warmer, lighter. Giorgio Armani Light Rose (LE) is more shimmery. theBalm Cabana Boy (P, $21.00) is cooler-toned. NARS Lovejoy (P, $29.00) is warmer, brighter, more shimmery. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

MAC Fun Ending Blush ($22.00 for 0.21 oz.). is described as a “soft neutral peach [with a Satin finish].” It’s a pink-peach with warm undertones and a satin-matte finish. I noticed that this blush had a tendency to darken on the skin if there was any natural oils on it, which made it look very similar to Animal Instincts applied lightly! The texture was soft, blendable, and smooth, while it had good pigmentation. It lasted for almost eight hours on me before fading. Makeup Geek Honeymoon (P, $9.99) is lighter, more shimmery. Hourglass Luminous Flush (P, $35.00) is darker. Tarina Tarantino Feather (P, $25.00) is pinker. MAC Lured to Love (LE, $27.00) is brighter, warmer. MAC Legendary (LE, $21.00) is darker. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

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MAC Animal Instincts Blush
MAC Animal Instincts Blush

MAC Animal Instincts Blush
MAC Animal Instincts Blush

MAC Animal Instincts Blush
MAC Animal Instincts Blush

MAC Animal Instincts Blush
MAC Animal Instincts Blush

MAC Animal Instincts Blush
MAC Animal Instincts Blush

MAC Fun Ending Blush
MAC Fun Ending Blush

MAC Fun Ending Blush
MAC Fun Ending Blush

MAC Fun Ending Blush
MAC Fun Ending Blush

MAC Fun Ending Blush
MAC Fun Ending Blush

MAC Fun Ending Blush
MAC Fun Ending Blush

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation
  • Urban Decay Naked Loose Finishing Powder
On lips:
  • MAC Lingering Kiss Lipstick

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Georgina Avatar

Wow Christine you’re really churning these reviews out at an impressive rate. I’m loving reading though the reviews. Thanks!! Any idea when the collection might be out internationally/in the UK?

Christine Avatar

I received these a few days early, so I had time to test (the collection was under an embargo–meaning not allowed to start sharing/posting until a specific time), but it works out since I get the products before they launch with plenty of time to test so it is a lot less rushed 🙂

Karla Avatar

Hi christine, im looking for a light , neutral pink blush that will look good with a burgundy, gray or purple smokey eye do you think fun ending is a good option?, i have estee lauder sumptuous rose but applied on my face it turns more like warm peach so i like that more on warm smokey eyes such as brown, copper, olive green..

xamyx Avatar

Take a look at NARS Douceur, MAC Brit Wit (cream blush), or tarte Exposed. Forna more budget-friendly option, take a look at L’Oréal True Match in C3-4 Tender Rose.

LU Avatar

I may check out Animal Instincts blush, it actually reminds me of X-rocks (quite possibly my favorite blush) from the neo-sci-fi collection (2008). How would you compare the two, Christine?

Mariella Avatar

Animal Instinct looks lovely on you but I think it is just to brown and dull for me. Took me a minute to get the name “Fun Ending” – I thought “what an odd name for a blush – something that ends all the fun…” and then I realized that it was like “happy ending” – an ending that is fun, rather than an END to all the fun!

Lydia Avatar

OH. MY. GOSH. Bout to lose it over your combination of Animal Instincts with that Lingering Kiss lipstick!! Helloooooooo to my new signature fall look! I’ll DEFINITELY be trying the Cabana Boy dupe. Thanks so much!

xamyx Avatar

These are both absolutely stunning, but I can’t be bothered with trying to track them down… I need to place a MAC order, so maybe I’ll catch one. If not, I think I need to revisit NARS Lovejoy.

Beka Avatar

I love the look of animal instincts blush and lingering kiss lipstick together. That is one of my favorite lip shades to wear. I probably have a few like it, but your look here makes me really want it. It looks so great next to the blush, which I might actually be able to pull off since the az sun has darkened my skin a bit and taken some of the redness out. I have no blushes that are even close.

nueyork Avatar

I love how much content you share daily, there is always something new to gush over every time I check my Bloglovin’ feed! Both of these blushes are such beautiful colours, I particularly love the second one!

Charlotte Avatar

I like animal instincts a bit 🙂 it looks great on you btw. I think I may skip the blushes in this collection as I am not a big fan of Eather colors and I’m gonna pick up 3 of the lipsticks and some eyeshadows and eyeliners 🙂 the lipglossess/polish I wasn’t. A big fan of Eather haha I’m very picky and I can’t wear pale lipstick or gloss anymore as I will look more corpsey white lol I’m nw13 I’m rambling tonight haha

Jenny Avatar

Hi. I love your posting! Really helpful!
By the way , is the “fun ending” is similar to MAC “Shell pearl” or NARS “Sex appeal”??

Sylirael Avatar

I really like the idea of Animal Instincts’ shade – my modest blush collection now sports a bright pink (Affinite), two pale pinks (from the Tarte MATTEnificent and Rainforest after dark palettes), and a peach (Peach Pop). I feel like the next stops are red, orange, purple and plum!

I wonder – do you have any ideas on dark blushes for pale skin? (Or pale blushes for dark skin?) I haven’t checked, but those might be ideas for a couple of your awesome Top 5’s! (she angles, selfishly ;-))

Sylirael Avatar

Thanks for the suggestions! 😀 i have eyeballed Dolce Vita recently (as well as Exhibit A – i have this weird thing for face punchingly bright colours of blush, for some reason)!

I’m liking the Tarte palette a lot! Hopefully I’ll get a review up soon, i’m just waiting on the light for better look photos 😛

Helene Avatar

Both very nice blushers. I guess I’ll go blush-less to the counter and try them on my a bit lighter skin. I do think Animal Instincts is my favourite.

Natalie Avatar

These shades look beautiful on you! With my ultra fair skin (nc15) I’ve shied away from dark blushes ever since I put on a tad too much of my moms plum Chanel blush and freaked out lol. I did go to MAC last winter and tried Plum Foolery and surprisingly liked it??? Anywho do you think these two shades will suit fair-er skin tones?

Danielle Avatar

Nice colors! Would you recommend either of these for NW 20 skin tone? I only own one blush and it’s NARS Orgasm, which I love but it’s a bit shiny — and easily makes me look sunburned if I overapply!

Amalia Avatar

I think Mac Dirty Plum from the Liberty collection (with a light hand) is the winner of plums, but how close are bareMinerals The Indecent Proposal and Mac Animal Instincts? I’m late, but this collection just released in Greece. Thank you for your time.

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