MAC Cheeky Bits & Fairly Precious Extra Dimension Blushes Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Cheeky Bits

MAC Cheeky Bits Extra Dimension Blush ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a bright, medium pink-coral with golden shimmer. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that applied evenly to the cheeks. The powder was smooth, soft, and blendable but never powdery or dusty in the pan (and this type of formula often has a slightly “drier” feel). I was impressed by just how effortless diffusing this richer shade was! The color stayed on well for nine hours before fading slightly on me.

The Extra Dimension Blush formula is supposed to have “long-wearing colour with prismatic reflections” that wears for “10 hours.” The formula is typically very pigmented with a soft, smooth texture that’s firmer in the pan but not difficult to use–I had no issues grabbing color with even my softest brushes–and has no dustiness or powderiness in the pan. The blushes are usually blendable with a luminous glow on the cheeks that did not emphasize my skin’s natural texture. With MAC’s newly-added permanent shades, the wear time has ranged from eight to ten hours.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Becca Snapdragon (DC, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
NARS Panic (Right) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
IT Cosmetics Pretty in Peony (P, $24.00) is darker (95% similar).
Surratt Beauty Ponceau (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
NARS Realm of the Senses (Together) (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
NARS Adrenaline (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Orgasm X (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
MAC Simmer (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever 9 Coral (P, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
NARS Summer Dual Intensity Blush II (LE, ) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$31.00/0.14 oz. - $221.43 Per Ounce

The Extra Dimension Blush formula is supposed to have “long-wearing colour with prismatic reflections” that wears for “10 hours.” The formula is typically very pigmented with a soft, smooth texture that’s firmer in the pan but not difficult to use–I had no issues grabbing color with even my softest brushes–and has no dustiness or powderiness in the pan. The blushes are usually blendable with a luminous glow on the cheeks that did not emphasize my skin’s natural texture. With MAC’s newly-added permanent shades, the wear time has ranged from eight to ten hours.

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Looks Using this Product

Cheeky Bits

PPermanent. $31.00.

9.5

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Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

94%

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Fairly Precious

MAC Fairly Precious Extra Dimension Blush ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium, peachy orange with warm undertones and an iridescent pink sheen. This shade was previously released as a Skinfinish, and it seemed to be the same shade as my Skinfinish. It had good color payoff with a strong sheen that did not emphasize my skin’s natural texture. It had a soft, smooth, and blendable texture that was easy to work with, and I felt like the finish became more reflective and smoother as I buffed and blended the powder on my cheeks. The blush lasted for nine hours on me before fading slightly.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Hummingbird Hype (LE, $4.99) is less shimmery (90% similar).
NARS Jubilation (Right) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Surratt Beauty Angelique (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Bottomless (LE, $12.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Most Necessary (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Suqqu Hanachaori (02) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
ColourPop Zoom (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Wayfarer (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Sydney Grace First Date (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).