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MAC Brunette, Blonde, Redhead Swatches


Left to Right: Femme-fi, Pincurl, Knight, Henna, Deep Shade

Swatches for all of the products from BBR! (Updated 1/8/09)  See more swatches…


Left to Right: Flip, French Cuff, 100 Strokes, Top Knot


Brunette MSF


Blonde MSF


Redhead MSF


Redhead MSF swirled on the far right


Left to Right: Live & Dye, Peroxide, Red Devil, Strawberry Blonde, Soft Wave


Quick Tease


Left to Right: All’s Fair, B-Babe, Blow Dry, Chignon; Row 2: Marquise d’, What A Do!


(Same as above, just different lighting.)

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DevilishDoll Avatar

I’m drooling! I’m definitely getting Red Devil, Strawberry Blonde, Quick Tease and B-Babe this weekend. Then I might get All’s Fair and Chignon later. When I came on here and saw the pics up already, I was so excited. I’m addicted to swatches.

Shanel Avatar

Knight & Henna looks great (:
Im planning to nab those & the brushes, still need
to see the lipsticks & gloss for myself in person though.

Danielle Sharkey Avatar

Thanks for the pics Christine! I was actually at MAC PRO today and the MA there let me get a sneak peak at all of the products!

My reaction to the e/s’s is that I was kinda disappointed!

Henna = seems fun but reminds me a color that I can’t remember…I think the green from the ’08 warm holiday palette…

Deep Shade = Contrast – even the MA said that!

Knight = Knight Divine, I liked it thou!

Pincurl = Digit or Crystal…somewhere in that family

Top Knot = Beauty Marked family…did not like this one at all

100 Strokes = I can’t remember what I thought of the color but the texture didn’t work for me (it’s a lustre!!!)

French Cuff = I’m pretty sure that there is a dupe of this in the perm line…I’m thinking amber lights or mythology…something like that if I remember correctly…I know I liked the color but the texture is what turned me off from it…

Flip = I liked this one! This is prob the only one I might actually buy!

The MSF’s are all WONDERFUL!!! I SWEAR THAT EVERYONE WILL LOVE THESE!

The L/S’s are beautiful! I don’t usually go in for l/s too often but all I can say is wow! Beautiful colors/textures!!!

The l/g’s were also pretty! Strawberry Blonde and Soft Wave stole my heart!

Danielle Sharkey Avatar

LOL But you’ve done a really good job with what you were able to gather!!!

The MAC PRO that I went to didn’t have anything out becuase they were waiting for the display unit to come! They said it’s expected to come out officially on Friday (this was at the NY Mac Pro).

Danielle Sharkey Avatar

Honestly, I didn’t even ask…I didn’t want to push my luck lol! I want to buy them online on thurs w/ the ff discount and just wanted to see them in person today!

Diana Avatar

I actually was wondering the closeness of Knight and Knight Divine. So basically if you own Knight Divine, skip Knight. Out of curiosity is there a difference between the two colors?

Danielle Sharkey Avatar

If there is a difference it’s probably very small…

My ‘review’ was basically what I first thought when I saw the colors and what perm color I associated it with at first swatch lol. I’m not an expert so please feel free to test the colors and see how you feel about them!

My own opinion when it comes to colors like Knight Divine and Silver Ring is that you don’t really need both but rather can experiment by adding some black or some neutral color to achieve your own home made dupe when applying your make up!

Nicole Avatar

Thanks for this shadow review, Danielle. The only two colors that really touch me is Knight and Pincurl and if there are similar dupes, then it is good for my account.

And thank you Christine for the review, pictures and swatches.
I think I know now, which products I have to look a little bit closer.

Danielle Sharkey Avatar

I’m happy I was able to help! I have a habit of buying the same colors over and over again and so once the MA told me that Deep Shade was a total dupe of Contrast I knew to check it off my list lol I’ll admit that I get caught up in the LE Factor but I’m starting to gain some self control again yay!

Nicole Avatar

I already own Contrast, so I don’t have to buy another dark blue, which I hardy use. You have a very honest MA. It’s pretty impudent, when MAC releases a nearly 100% dupe by just changing the name. Luckily I’m stingy when it comes to LE colors.

AshleyMelissa Avatar

Hi Christine,

just want to say that I love your site and I think you’re very pretty. I’m debating about what I want to buy and I would like your opinion.I use C40 foundation and medium dark mineral skinfinish. Do you think that Marquise d

Christine Avatar

Thanks so much, AshleyMelissa! 🙂 I think Marquise d’ and What A Do are very sheer, so if your lips are pigmented, they might not show up well for you! However, because they are sheer, they won’t give you corpse-lips either so you can try them out freely!

Evelyn Avatar

Hey Christine, do you have the other mineralize skinfinish swatch too? I was looking forward buying readhead/blonde MSF… and I WILL buy the blonde one cuz it’s darling gorgeous. iTS SO PRETTY! i can see my bank account dying from BBR & Stila.. 🙂 neyways, thanks for swatches & if i’m missing readhead lemme noe! (if i’m missing it somewhere in temptalia)

SzeLing Avatar

Thanks for the swatches Christine. Can’t wait to get my hands on some BBR. =)
Btw, Pincurl was described as a dusty white. But I heard somewhere that it’a duochrome of pink (or something like that). Do you think so? Cause personally, I don’t like Nanogold. And if it’s going to behave like Nanogold (nanogold appeared all pink on me. no gold watsoever), think i’ll skip it.
TIA! And lots of love.

Belle Avatar

I’ve only recently got into MAC and have never bought from a collection before, now I see why you MAC girls get so drooly! Also i am so pleased that they are launching a MSF that I feel is light enough for my skin tone!

Darianne Avatar

Please could anyone tell me when this will be released in the UK? And whether it will be available online? Thank you so much in advance!

Jessie Avatar

I missed the Holiday 2007 collection and I’ve always wanted “Ruling Class”. It looks like “What a Do!” may compare. What do you think?

Christine Avatar

Hey Jessie! I didn’t remember the lipstick you mentioned WHATSOEVER, so I went back and looked at the swatches I did for that launch (http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-antiquitease-finery-collection-review-swatches-product-images-and-photos), and I would say, they are very similar.

Christine Avatar

This one is definitely more raspberry. I find the Rose one to be pink, and I think I get more color from Blonde MSF. Rose tends to be more shimmer than color on my skin tone! I will always prefer Dior Skin Shimmers for highlighters, just because the effect is subtle and sophisticated. Of course, they are far more expensive, SO… 😉

Amy Avatar

Wonderful swatches!!!! Can you compare the MSF’s to the DIOR shimmer powders that you love and have written about before (I think there is a rose and a more beige/brown). I’m wondering if I should just get the Dior because they would be better for my complexion (the MSF’s seem to show every bump and pore). Any thoughts??? Thanks!!! 🙂

Danielle Sharkey Avatar

Christine, I gotta tell ya, ever since you started posting such beautiful picks of your self wearing the Dior Shimmer stuff you’ve got me going into Sephora just so I can play with the Rose Diamond one because it’s so pretty!

Danielle Sharkey Avatar

LOL I’m seriously contemplating it!!! I just caved in and bought a NARS multiple (Copacabana) that lil thing cost me over 40 bucks…but I told myself it was a necessary investment lmfao!

Danielle Sharkey Avatar

As someone that worked at Sephora for a long time I totally get what you are saying! Givenchy l/e holiday l/g…25 dollars…no problemo!!! lol There truly is a certain sense of quality and luxury when you think about those brands

Danielle Sharkey Avatar

OMG I totally agree with the shampoo thing…I didn’t understand women that would buy Fekkai Sham and Condit for like 30 dollars a bottle ( better yet, the travel bottles at like 9 dollars each) but I can totally justify spending 11 dollars a pop for a pro palette e/s even when I’m buying like 10 colors at a time….I think it’s b/c I know I would go through the hair stuff a lot quicker than an e/s.. I had a professor for a business class that said in order to justify the purchase take the amount of times that you intend to use/wear the product and divide it by the cost… All I know is that this equation has allowed me to buy loads of make up guilt free lol

Rebecca Avatar

Thanks for the swatches! Im NW35..do u think Flip would show up? I have a feeling its similar to Evening Aura, and that one didnt show up on me at all…?

Christine Avatar

Hey Rebecca! Are you using a base? No matter the shadow, if I use the right base, I can get the color to show up. Of course, on naked skin, totally different story!

Evening Aura, on me, was really peach-orange. I found Flip to be more yellow and golden toned, but I can see the similarity!

Decorative Diva Avatar

Thank you so much for doing these swatches!
Do Flip, French cuff and 100 Strokes all have a reddish reflect that make them coordinate?
I know I want Flip but I’m not sure what would make a nice outer vee crease color with it, and originally I thought that 100 Strokes would.

alex Avatar

how in the world can you buy all of this makeup? I’m so jealous! I love everything mac but I can only buy like one thing a month cuz it’s so pricey for me. I think I’ll have a full face of makeup in like six months, lol!!!

Annika Avatar

*covets the Blonde MSF* I’m pretty good at coveting just one or two things at a time, this is it for me from this collection. *has halo*

Jamie Avatar

hey Christine!! Just wondering is the “Flip” eyeshadow exactly like “amber lights” eyeshadow (thats just what I heard from somebody on youtube! She said, apparently it’s the exact same colour) or is it just a lighter bronzy gold??

Thank you

Susy Avatar

Swatches look great 🙂 thanks! I have the same ? as one of the ladies above me..do you think the Blonde MSF is similar to Petticoat MSF?

Kat Avatar

Hi Christine!
I’m not sure if you would know, but I live in Sydney, and EVERYWHERE ELSE seems to have this collection out except for here! Do you happen to know when it’s coming out in Australia?
Also, is it available only in Pro stores or any MAC counter?
Thanks so much!

kaLabaLa Avatar

Decisions decisions.. I am looking to buy a nice blush that is ‘flexible’ with outfits and looks, meaning one I can really dress up or down.. wear w/ jeans and a T or an evening gown!! I’m pretty much stuck between the BBR Blonde MSF, one of the hello kitty beauty powders (don’t know which one), Peachtwist or Pinch o’ Peach from the permanent collection. I have very fair skin, blue eyes, and dark brown hair.. anyone have some advice/insight! It will be GrEaTLy appreciated!! plz&thx 😉

Shumpac Avatar

I have medium skin with golden undertone. I’ve tried the brunette MSF and it looks waay too orangey to me. Is anyone else having this problem or does it just not look nice with my skintone? How are other people wearing it?

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