MAC Happy-Go-Rosy Mineralize Blush Review, Photos, Swatches
Happy-Go-Rosy
MAC Happy-Go-Rosy Mineralize Blush ($29.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had medium, buildable pigmentation (up to opaque in three layers), as marketed, that applied evenly and blended out fairly readily, though it took a smidgen more effort than some blushes, which I don’t find uncommon with more matte, richer hues like this shade. To make life easier, try lightly powdering prior to applying the blush, which will make blending a cinch. The consistency was smooth and just a smidgen dusty but not dry or chalky on my skin. This shade wore well for eight hours on me before fading slightly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tarte Irreplaceable (LE, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cruel Intentions (LE, $8.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Tarte Deco (LE, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Tarte Lovable (LE, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NYX Peach (DC, $5.00) is brighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Exotic Flora (Top) (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Milani Tea Rose (08) (P, $8.99) is brighter (95% similar).
- The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- IT Cosmetics Matte Sweet Apple (P, $24.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Chanel Vibration (270) (P, $45.00) is brighter, cooler (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.11 oz. - $263.64 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to "build lightly" and "glide onto skin" for "luminous color." Most shades in the range have more medium to semi-opaque coverage, which tends to be buildable to opaque coverage, but most shades are not truly sheer in coverage. The texture used to be drier but has become smoother and more finely-milled over the years. The finish is typically luminous but can be metallic or almost matte depending on the particular shade. They wear between six and eight hours on me.
Browse all of our MAC Mineralize Blush swatches.
I always love it when you add little tips and tricks to your review.
I second that.
This is such a beautiful shade and just the sort I gravitate toward. I know it’s matte but I can’t help wishing it had just a little bit of shimmer/sheen. Even so, I may well end up getting this, though I need it like a hole in the head!
This is such a fresh, pretty shade of wind-bitten pink that I will have to keep in mind for next “winter”. I’m not sure we ever had any real winter this year, hopefully different in the next one.
Nancy, I’d gladly share the winter we had this year with you….we had waaay more than any sane person could want! I like that term “wind-bitten” – sums up perfectly the look of this blush and others like it.
Gorgeous shade, but it looks like it might not be sheer or subtle enough for me.
BTW, I absolutely love your lip look!
I like this blush but I absolutely am wild for the eye look you did so I went to check out what you used and saw that it’s the TF Nude Dip quad. That baby is whopping $102 in Canada and I see that the price in the US had climbed as well – to $85 (I think it was $74 when you first reviewed it). I am glad I have dupes for all the shades but, seriously Tom Ford’s prices are becoming prohibitive for a lot of people, even those who don’t mind spending a bit on makeup.
Could MUFE Blush B500 be a dupe?
You can compare any two shades here: https://www.temptalia.com/swatch-gallery/#sbs
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