MAC Fever Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as an “intense reddish-burgundy [with a Matte finish].” It’s a slightly muted, medium-dark plummy-pink with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. MAC Petulant (LE, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). Coloured Raine My Day One (Blush) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever S502 (P, $23.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Morticia (Shade) (DC, ) is less pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Dior Poison Matte (962) (P, $48.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Neolita (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Velvet (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Dolce Vita (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Mauvember 2017 (LE, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Cheerio (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Dolce Vita (PiP, $30.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Tower 28 After Hours (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (85% similar). Make Up For Ever B500 (P, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). NYX Apricot (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop New Lowes (LE, $8.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Hot Nights (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Desire (P, $10.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). NARS Penthouse (LE, $30.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Rare Beauty Faith (P, $23.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Goulue (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, warmer (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. Fever is intensely pigmented with a soft, fairly blendable texture that doesn’t look totally flat on skin; it’s mostly matte, but I find it produces a natural finish once buffed and blended out. This shade lasted for nine hours on me.

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MAC Fever Blush

MAC Fever Blush

MAC Fever Blush

MAC Fever Blush

MAC Fever Blush