MAC Faux Sure & Telling Glow Extra Dimension Blushes Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:00:00 +0000

Faux Sure

MAC Faux Sure Extra Dimension Blush ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark, rusty copper with warm, red undertones and fine, gold and pink pearl. It appeared redder in the pan as well as applied on my cheeks, especially as I blended and diffused the powder, whereas when swatched, it appeared browner. The consistency was smooth, just a smidgen dry, but it remained blendable and easy to work with as a blush. It had opaque coverage that wore well for nine hours before fading.

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).

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MAC Rhubarb #2 (LE, $39.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Chanel Burnt Coral (390) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Becca Maui Nights (P, $38.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
MAC Hushed Tone (P, $31.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Phoenix (LE, $39.00) is warmer (90% similar).
NARS Fervor (Right) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Give It Away (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Ruby Richez (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Chanel Brun Roussi (LE, $70.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Coloured Raine Bourgeois (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).

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$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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Faux Sure

PPermanent. $31.00.

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Telling Glow

MAC Telling Glow Extra Dimension Blush ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a bright, medium orange-coral with warm, red undertones and gold shimmer. It had good pigmentation that was buildable to opaque coverage in two layers. It appeared incredibly orange in the pan, but it was much pinker/redder in practice–both swatched on my arm as well as blended out on my cheeks. The powder felt incredibly smooth on its surface, but it wasn’t so soft that it became dusty or powdery in the pan. There was just a fantastic balance between soft and blendable, pigmented and versatile. This shade wore well for nine and a half hours on me.

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

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Estee Lauder Wild Sunset (P, $34.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Fenty Beauty Beach Bum (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Genesis (P, $39.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Laura Geller Papaya (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Panic (Right) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Santa Barbara (P, $38.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Jouer Marigold (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Chanel Malice (71) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
NARS Soulshine (Together) (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
By Terry Tan & Flash Cruise #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).