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MAC Cantaloupe Blush Review, Photos, Swatches

MAC Cantaloupe Blush
MAC Cantaloupe Blush

MAC Cantaloupe Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a “rich warm cantaloupe [with a Satin finish].” It’s a muted, medium brown with warm, peachy tones and a satin sheen. ColourPop Fashion District (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Infatuation (DC, $9.99) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). The Estee Edit First Lover (01) (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). By Terry Tropical Sunset #6 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Zoeva Burning Up (P, $11.80) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Chaleur (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). KIKO 106 Beige Rose (P, $12.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Hansel (Shade) (DC, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). By Terry Tan & Flash Cruise #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Jersey (80) (P, $45.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC I'm Not Blushing (Bottom) (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Gina (P, $30.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Becca Sweet Pea (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Natura (P, $37.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Video (DC, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Pleasure Model (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Matchmaker (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Makeup Geek Infatuation (P, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Dream Place (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Laura Mercier Earth (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC’s Powder Blush formula is supposed to be easy to apply, long-wearing, and have “fantastic colour.” It’s hard to generalize for MAC’s blush formula, because it varies a lot from shade to shade, even within different types of finishes! Some of them are very good, others are so-so, and a few are complete misses. The more frosted/shimmery shades tend to have the softest and smoothest textures and are easier to apply and blend out on the skin, while more satin and matte shades can sometimes be powdery, firm, or stiff, which makes blending more challenging. The wear is typically between six and nine hours but closer to seven to eight hours on average. Cantaloupe had good pigmentation with a soft, finely-milled, and blendable texture that wasn’t too powdery nor was it too firm–nicely balanced and made for easy application. On my normal-to-dry skin, the color lasted for eight hours before showing signs of fading along the edges.

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MAC Cantaloupe Blush
MAC Cantaloupe Blush

MAC Cantaloupe Blush
MAC Cantaloupe Blush

MAC Cantaloupe Blush
MAC Cantaloupe Blush

MAC Cantaloupe Blush
MAC Cantaloupe Blush

MAC Cantaloupe Blush
MAC Cantaloupe Blush

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Make Up For Ever HD Foundation
  • Urban Decay Naked Loose Setting Powder
On lips:
  • NYX French Kiss High Voltage Lipstick

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rashmi Avatar

I aahhhdoooreeeeeee this blush and am super happy to see the shade on you C 🙂

Just a request
waiting for 5 ways with UD blushes , NARS blushes n MAC .

Kat Avatar

Ooh, I like that a lot! I might go for MUG Infatuation instead, just because of the lower price point. But I think I’ll wait to swatch this in store because if I absolutely love it, I’ll fork over a couple more bucks!

C Avatar

How would you compare this to NARS Luster? Is it in the same color family? Sometimes I feel like Luster reads a bit reddish on my cheeks rather than a true peach/apricot. Cantaloupe seems like it might be what I’m looking for!

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