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MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish Review, Photos, Swatches

MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish ($32.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a “soft reflective golden-bronze.” It’s a golden brown with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. Stila Bronze (PiP, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Milani Otherworldly (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC My Mimi (LE, $45.50) is less shimmery (90% similar). L'Oreal Golden (P, $12.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dose of Colors Chasing the Sun (LE, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). Hourglass Bronze Flash (P, $42.00) is darker (95% similar). Morphe Mirage (P, $14.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Anastasia Mimosa (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Here Comes Joy (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Let It Glow (LE, $4.99) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Kosas Helios (High Intensity) (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Milani Rose Gold (PiP, ) is more shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Milani Glowing (P, $10.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Golden Bronze (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Goddess (P, $48.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Galet (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Rum (P, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Champagne Heist (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pieno Sole (LE, $68.00) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Glo Getter (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC’s Mineralize Skinfinish formula is supposed to add “highlight to the face and body” with a “velvety soft” texture and “radiant finish.” Gold Deposit has noticeable sparkles in it, which gave the texture a more crumbly, gritty consistency–it just wasn’t as smooth as some of the Mineralize face products. It had semi-opaque color coverage that was easily applied more heavily or with a lighter hand to adjust the coverage. It has a metallic, high-shine finish that emphasize pores slightly on my skin, so it may be one that doesn’t appeal to everyone. My best tip is to apply with a fan brush, which will help you build up the shimmer better. The color lasted for seven and a half hours before starting to turn patchy.

MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Gold Deposit Mineralize Skinfinish

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Ciara Rose Avatar

I’ve looked at ‘Gold Deposit’ in MAC so many times before and just haven’t picked it up! I think it will be something I purchase around next summer time as it would be perfect for that time of year when I’ve got a tan! Great review as always xx

Nancy T Avatar

Hmmm, while it really looks great applied to your cheeks, I realize that in reality, we’re seeing it at a normal viewing distance. And that said; glittery or pore emphasis finishes don’t work for me. A shame, because this shade is so pretty. ?

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