MAC Cheek Pollen & Spellbinder Blushes Reviews, Photos, Swatches
MAC Cheek Pollen Blush
MAC Cheek Pollen Blush ($22.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a “warm nude [with a Satin finish].” It’s a medium-dark brown with warm undertones and a satin shimmer-sheen finish. It was richly pigmented with a really soft, smooth, almost buttery consistency that applied well to the skin. It blended out beautifully, while the satin finish gave the skin luminosity without emphasizing pores. On me, it lasted for eight hours. Becca Rose Gold (P, $41.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar). Laura Mercier Earth (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Lynx (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Laura Geller Ballerina (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Glow With It (P, $33.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Becca Sweet Pea (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). NARS Cheek Studio III (LE, $30.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Ganymede (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). Sephora Passionate (23) (P, $14.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). NARS Cheek Studio II (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). NARS Takeover (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). NYX Bronzed (P, $6.50) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Liberation (Right) (LE, ) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Perfectly Lit (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Love Joy (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Melt Cosmetics Sundown (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Paranoid (DC, $26.00) is warmer (85% similar). LORAC Unapologetic (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Becca Amaretto (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Marsala (LE, $25.00) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Spellbinder Blush ($22.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a “pastel yellow pink [with a Satin finish].” It’s a slightly softened, light-medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had good color payoff and a soft, smooth texture that blended out easily on the skin. The sheen becomes more pronounced the more it is buffed into the skin. This shade wore well for eight hours on me before fading. LORAC Dance 'Til Dawn Blush #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Geek Spell Bound (DC, $9.99) is more muted (90% similar). MAC Dainty (P, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). CoverGirl Light Rose (DC, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Bowery (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Legendary (LE, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Cheeky Bugger (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Pretty (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Blush G (LE, $65.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Divine (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Frantic Pink (Discontinued) (DC, $60.00) is darker (90% similar). Milani Petal Primavera (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Bumpy Ride (P, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Blush Camelia Peche (LE, $45.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Day Dream (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Kaja Aura (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Blind Date (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Gold Palette #7 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Colour Pop Soul Mate (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Hourglass Surreal Effect (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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MAC Cheek Pollen Blush
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MAC Spellbinder Blush
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Cheek Pollen!!! I even love the name of it! Can you imagine wearing this with Shaft Of Gold as the highlighter?!? I’m drooling over this blush! ?
That would be a great combo!
Pollen is lovely, but looks too dark for me. Spellbinder is really pretty and looks like it would be great for fair skin.
Spellbinder would be great on fair skin!
Pass on the blushes for me, but that CdP quad looks fab on you!
Thank you, Wendy!
Well now Cheek Pollen is absolutely gorgeous. I only have a couple crumbles left of Korres in Apricot, which you reviewed long ago. How does this compare? This looks a lot more peachy and lighter perhaps, and maybe more shiny.
Apricot? Hmm! I cannot recall that one (and I can’t find a review via Google from myself). Natural maybe? It looks similar to Natural, perhaps warmer then Natural, and definitely more shimmer!
Oops, you’re right! It was Natural. I think I might get this one too with the Beauty Powder. Funny that I haven’t even bought a mattress yet at my new place, haha. Oh, priorities.
Hahaha! You kill me. Get that mattress 😉
Just wanted to update that Cheek Pollen is an incredible blush! I’m thinking of getting a backup of it. Smooth and rich color, and natural looking satin-y finish. On my olive/tan/medium skin, it gives me a sun-kissed look. I also love Pearl Sunshine, the beauty powder from this collection. I used a sweep over this blush and it made it glow! Borderline “too much makeup for work,” but I’m okay edging that line, haha.
P.S. I also bought a mattress 😉
Glad you got that mattress!!
Cheek Pollen is totally one I’d consider back-up worthy, haha. I had to resist myself! It’s just that perfect shade of warming brown that works with everything from barely-there makeup to over-the-top makeup and cool and warm.
I love Cheek Pollen, it’s just my kind of color! Between this and Pearl Sunshine, I’m starting to get cautiously optimistic about the Faerie Whispers collection! The lipsticks look “meh,” but the face products look really nice.
So far, so good 🙂
Cheek Pollen is gorgeous! Love the warm nude-browns.
Me too!
Both look oh so pretty on you! I’d love to get my hands on Pollen for myself.
Thank you! 🙂
Spellbinder looks pretty for spring !
The collection seems very spring-like!
Beautiful! When my SIL drags me to the mall the day after Christmas to go through the clearance racks, I will be headed straight to the MAC counter!
Have fun 😉 I have only gone once after Christmas (and only to buy that year’s MAC collection), and I must say, I am pleased not to have to go in person, lol!
Wow, such a natural looks. I need to try it 🙂 Thank you for this helpful review
No problem, Lucie!
Ooh, a recommended! I personally like the look of Spellbinder.
Yay!
I think Spellbinder is too my liking. I like a yellow based blush as it tones down my rosacea. This one looks like the perfect amount for that without looking too warm on the skin.
Fingers crossed!
Christine I love your eyeshadow!
But dang it !!!! I was thinking these would be skip able !!! Aghhh!!!! After your review I want these now!!! Lol
Awwww!
Oh gosh! Well I can see this is getting crammed into a Holiday buy for me when it technically is a Holiday buy! So much for a low buy after the Holidays!
I should have known that wouldn’t happen! 😀
lol! Does it help if it is technically a “winter” launch? MAC has so many launches that they actually have winter vs. holiday launches.
I’m really excited for this collection! I just can’t decide if Cheek Pollen will flatter ultra-fair skin. would it be a nudey flush or more of a luminous bronzer? the struggle lol
I think it would!
If Cheeky Bugger was too light for me, should I forget about Spellbinder ?
I’d probably look elsewhere or try it in-store!
Omg Cheek Pollen looks like a must have!! It’ll fit right in with the rest of my everyday blushes
I bet it would be lovely on you!
Hi, Christine. I loved Spellbinder. It looks so gorgeous. Is it a limited edition one? BTW your reviews just hook your readers. They are so perfectly crafted with minute details
It is limited edition! You can find the status is listed right next to the rating!
How does it compare to CHANEL Golden Sun blush?
http://www.temptalia.com/side-by-side?sbs_1_search=MAC+Cheek+Pollen&sbs_1=215899&sbs_2_search=Chanel+Golden+Sun+%28280%29&sbs_2=210304
These blushes are gorgeous! I may need to pick up cheek pollen!
Nice!