MAC Glorify Extra Dimension Skinfinish/Highlighter Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Glorify Extra Dimension Skinfinish/Highlighter
MAC Glorify Extra Dimension Skinfinish/Highlighter
MAC Glorify Extra Dimension Skinfinish/Highlighter ($29.00 for 0.31 oz.) is described as a “copper with golden shimmer.” It’s a coppery bronze with a golden-copper shimmer and sheen. Estee Lauder Topaz Chameleon is very similar, but it’s just ever-so-slightly darker–with a lighter/heavier hand, you could get nearly the same color, though. theBalm Betty Lou-Manizer is slightly browner with less orange tones. Urban Decay Gilded is more orange and a bit lighter.
If you’re familiar with Estee Lauder’s Powder Gelees, you’ll know what these feel like. They’re virtually the same. I really couldn’t distinguish any differences beyond the pattern that has been emblazoned onto the product itself. It has that same complex texture that’s dry yet soft and smooth. I tried applying Glorify with MAC’s 128 brush, which is being repromoted in this collection, but I didn’t care for it–just didn’t seem to yield the right finish for me. I ended up using the 168, which worked out better for me. This particular shade has plenty of pigmentation. To apply as a highlight, I would recommend a fan brush so you can get a soft, precise look.
I did think it was interesting that while Estee Lauder refers to it as a tribrid (three-in-one) powder, MAC only lists it as a hybrid, but then it tacks on “almost liquid” as an afterthought–so they end up being similar in description. Given that Estee Lauder owns MAC, these are probably even closer than they seem. Though, MAC’s seems to wear a little longer on me.
MAC actually claims that the new Extra Dimension Skinfinishes (also, confusing, that they are listed as Extra Dimension Highlighters, but the boxes say Skinfinish) last for ten–yes, ten!–hours on the skin. I didn’t even realize they had made such a huge claim until I sat down to write the full review, but thankfully I wore my testing face-of-the-day for eleven hours yesterday! The shade I tested yesterday was Whisper of Gilt, which wore surprisingly well. When I checked the highlighter after eight hours, it was still mostly intact, with just a bit of fading along the edges of the apples of the cheeks. After ten hours, there was a little more fading along the edges but a fair amount of it was still there, looking reflective and glowy. I’m testing Glorify today, and I’m only in about eight hours, and there’s the same subtle fading along the edges but overall, it still looks good.
This would be a beautiful highlighter/light blusher on someone with red undertones. Used with an incredibly light hand, it can be used as a glowy, warmed-up highlighter with a hint of bronze, but it’s more easily used as a bronzy blusher. It has a fair amount of shimmer and sheen in the finish, though, so it may not be the most practical application if you want to highlight/contour.
Glorify
LELimited Edition. $42.00.
MAC Glorify Extra Dimension Skinfinish/Highlighter
MAC Glorify Extra Dimension Skinfinish/Highlighter
MAC Glorify Extra Dimension Skinfinish/Highlighter
MAC Glorify Extra Dimension Skinfinish/Highlighter
MAC Glorify Extra Dimension Skinfinish/Highlighter
MAC Glorify Extra Dimension Skinfinish/Highlighter (right)
Estee Lauder Topaz Chamaleon vs. MAC Glorify
It looks incredibly beautiful on you, Christine!
quick question! why would it look good on someone with red undertones?
just curious 🙂
It will bring out the warmth 🙂
Looks gorgeous on you!
Hihi how would you compare this to goldstone msf ( semi precious collection )?
Probably closer to Gold Deposit – Goldstone seems a bit lighter, less coppery!
How exactly did you apply this with the 168 brush? The reason I ask is because you said this is similar to theBalm’s Betty Loumanizer, which I have, and I sometimes have a hard time blending it out. I use MAC’s 116 brush to apply it, and haven’t been having great results 🙁
I just pressed it against the powder, brushed it back and forth a little bit, and then applied it by patting it on.
Thanks, Christine! I’ll give that a shot!
OMG, I loooooooooooove it. MAC is killing my pocket with so many collections at the same time. 5 blushes from tres cheek, 1 blush and 2 lipsticks from reel sexy collection, I don’t think I will be able to spend more than that, I went to nordstrom and pre order those, I didn’t even want to swacht anything from this collection, I don’t to love those products and not be able to buy them. But thanks again Christine, so many swatches in your cheeks in one day, you deserve a medal.
I feel like this would make a really amazing eyeshadow as well =)
Does it emphasize pores like some MSFs (e.g. Petticot, Stereo Rose) do?
Very, very slightly! But not at all like MSFs.
oooooh, this is nice! Do you think it’ll be all right as a blusher for an NC40?
Yes!
WOW Christine, looking at it in the pot I never would have guessed how pretty it is. It looks gorgeous on you!
These do look gorgeous but not for me. I have pale skin and I just look stupid with glitter on my face.
I think this will look stunning with my new Givenchy bronzer! I think the sheen is absolutely gorgeous! And you look amazing Christine :]
this texture looks great! It really glows on the cheek!
You look stunning in this photo!
Hey Christine ! Do you think this would compliment an NW46 complexion ? How should it be applied ?
Yes, I think so! I would apply it on the top of the cheekbones!
This is absolutely stunning! Do you think this would work on an NC15 skintone? I already commented earlier, but I forgot to add this. I definitely want it though!
I think it could, but probably with a light hand!
It just looks like one of those glowy, “I just got back from the beach” kind of look that is gorgeous. I think I’d use it as a bronzer or maybe just use it to go over my own if I find it to be too much. Thank you so much!
Hi, Christine This looks amazing on you!! It makes your eyes glow like precious gems, very pretty 🙂
I was wondering which of the 3 would look the most flattering for a cooler skin tone? I’m NW20? Thank you for all you hard work! You really are the best, and I truly trust your opinion. I appreciate all that you do!
Superb! 🙂 Thanks!
This is a crazy question but could I possibly use it as a eyeshadow ?
I don’t know if this is eye-safe.
Looks great on you! I am an NC50 and I already have Gold Deposit MSF. Is Glorify very similar or do you think the finish of each one is different enough to warrant getting this?
The finish is different, but the colors are more similar than not.
Which of the three will compliment an nc20 skin tone the most?
Whisper of Gilt
just wanted to say I love how you’re doing the full face pictures now 🙂
i LOVE this… i used it as bronzer/highlighter then applied love cloud blush on top.
would this work on an nw 50 ?
@stefont5 Yes!!
@Christine (Temptalia) thank you so much i know this has nothing to do with this post but do you know a contour powder that would work with a nw 50 ?
@stefont5 You could try a darker foundation – that would be your best bet!