MAC Highlight the Truth & Taraji Glow Mineralize Skinfinishes Reviews, Photos, Swatches
MAC Highlight the Truth Mineralize Skinfinish
Highlight the Truth
MAC Highlight the Truth Mineralize Skinfinish ($33.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a “soft bronze coral with golden shimmer.” It’s a medium, peachy orange with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. Tarte Muse (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Daygleam (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Perfectly Lit (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Smashbox Rosemantic (LE, $39.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Laura Mercier Spellbound (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Laura Geller Golden Apricot (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Edward Bess Ciao (P, $45.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Cover FX Golden Peach (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Coloured Raine Call the Shots (Highlighter) (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Orgasm (P, $28.00) is more muted (90% similar). NARS Cheek Studio III (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). NARS Embruns (-, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Maybelline Nude Glow (200) (P, $9.99) is less shimmery, less pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Golden Bronze Glow (LE, $48.00) is warmer (90% similar). Jouer Terracotta Sands (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC Cheeky Bronze (P, $34.00) is warmer (85% similar). NARS Maldives (P, $38.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Coucher de Soleil II (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Lancome Rose Twinkle #2 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). bareMinerals Kiss of Rose (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
The Mineralize Skinfinish formula is supposed to have a “velvety soft” feel and a “radiant finish” with “sheer coverage” — it is a powder highlighter. In my experience, Mineralize Skinfinishes come in a lot of hues and vary from shade to shade with respect to color payoff, though they all tend to be more shimmery/bordering on metallic with so-so wear at six to eight hours. The texture has gotten smoother and silkier over the years with today’s more recent releases having a slightly drier texture that is characteristic of baked formulas, but the powder is finer and sits better on the skin. Highlight the Truth had a smooth, blendable consistency was a smidgen dusty but did not look dry or apply unevenly to my cheeks. On lighter skin tones, it will function more as a highlighting blush, while on deeper skin tones, it will be a warmer highlighter. It had semi-sheer, buildable coverage that was just shy of pore-emphasizing territory. On my cheeks, the color lasted for seven and a half hours.
Taraji Glow
MAC Taraji Glow Mineralize Skinfinish Natural ($33.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a “reddish brown.” It’s a rich, medium-dark reddish copper with warm undertones and a satin sheen. Bite Beauty Almond (P, $24.00) is glossier (90% similar). Dior Galactic Red (826) (LE, $48.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Bardot (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Paradise Venus (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Kaja Extra Pepper (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Gucci Beauty Warm Berry (06) (P, $49.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Evening Beige (340) (P, $45.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). ColourPop Beyond (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). NARS Vengeful (Right) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC A Little Lusty (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Ravish (P, $60.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Hidden Treasure (LE, $24.00) is brighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Savage (Discontinued) (DC, $60.00) is more muted, warmer (80% similar). Clinique Cola Pop (P, $21.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Hot Tin Roof (LE, $30.00) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Voile (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). Patrick Ta She's Baked (Powder) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). ColourPop Overdramatic (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). Mented Cosmetics Clay Too Much (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). NARS Taos (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
The Mineralize Skinfinish Natural formula is supposed to have “medium coverage” with a “natural finish,” and it’s a line that has many flesh-toned shades and is often used as a foundation but can also be used as a highlighter/contouring powder. Taraji Glow is one of the few shades I’ve come across in the formula that is so pigmented as well as more blush-like in coloring. The texture was smooth without being dusty, and it blended out very well on the skin, which is an essential given the pigmentation level. This shade wore well for nine hours on me–one of the longer wearing baked powders. The “downside” is that the coverage is full, not at all medium; just a tap of the brush on the domed powder yielded more than medium coverage. I think this will be a happy accident for many, but it’s not quite as described.
These shades will be released online on September 6th.
Highlight the Truth
LELimited Edition. $34.00.
Taraji Glow
LELimited Edition. $34.00.
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MAC Highlight the Truth Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Highlight the Truth Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Highlight the Truth Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Highlight the Truth Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Highlight the Truth Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Taraji Glow Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
MAC Taraji Glow Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
MAC Taraji Glow Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
MAC Taraji Glow Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
MAC Taraji Glow Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
Oh these are rrrrreally beautiful.
They are!
Wow, these are really pretty! I feel like MAC has so many misses that I tend to not get excited about their endless array of LE releases, but then they get something right and I get excited. LOL Super flattering for fall!
It might only have three products (that are new), but they are all nice!
Even though neither of these is really my colour, I like them both. I find that MAC’s MSFs have such an appeal.
The finish on both are really nice, and they work so well as a combo!
I love MSF Natural so much. I hope they put out more LE colors that are multi-purpose shades. IMHO it’s a better formula than the beauty powders, which are hit or miss. MSFN is the most skin-like powder I’ve tried.
It would be great to see them do it more often 😉
Definitely using Taraji Glow is a blush and Highlight the Truth is going to give my NW50 skin LIFE!
They are going to be SO gorgeous on your skin, Miss Jae! They pair really well together.
My thoughts exactly! I need both of them asap!
I love Highlight the Truth! It’s so pretty!
It is!
Taraji Glow! Soooo pretty! I hope this doesn’t sell out before I can get my hands on it!
I hope you can grab it, Indya!
Aw, no dupes for Highlight the Truth?
There are a ton of dupes listed above!
These look like super good shades for deeper skintones! Wauw.
They will be!
It’s pretty interesting how your skin tone affects this collection, on Karen all the colors looks more muted than on you.
As I have a similar coloring to hers I’m only praying to get this collection in Mexico, MAC is taking my money between this and the Selena collection.
Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous! A nice surprise from MAC!
It was!
Love this collection i’m around her skintone so I’m buying both skinfinishes (skipping the lipsticks because I have 4 dupes)
Hope you love ’em both, Fil!
These are sweet perfection!!! Especially Taraji Glow! That one is a MUST for me.
Highlight The Truth looks far less orange toned than the 2 Star Trek powders I tried on yesterday. Highly Illogical and Strange New Worlds were pretty dang orange based on me, and neither one light enough to be a highlight nor dark enough to be a proper blush!
I have a funny feeling I’ll be buying these BOTH.
They’re both beautiful shades!!
These are so nice! Wish there were more! Prob in for the lip and darker MSF, despite dupes. SO my shade.
If only!
These are so pretty but I’m probably too pale to wear them once again.
I bet you could wear them with a light hand! 🙂
I’m loving Highlight the Truth, and it pairs really well with the lipstick you are wearing. You tagged it as Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color, but not the color, remember which it is? I like the combo.
It’s called Bobbi!
I was so looking forward to this collection. I am glad your reviews didn’t disappoint (I would have been heart broken). These are going to work really well with my skin tone! I can’t wait!
Aww! I’m so glad it lived up to the hype!
I like both on you. This new foundation is really beautiful.
Thanks, Erin!
Oh wow! These look so good! Ugh I probably don’t need them, but I will get them. They look perfect for my dark/warm complexion and for fall.
They should be amazing on deeper skin tones 🙂
Both very pretty on you!
Thank you, Gilbert!
I’m so impressed with both of these! Taraji is absolutely gorgeous.
Me too! They are very nice.
Taraji glow is super purdy.. would look great with the Bite Almond dupe on the lips.
I agree! 😀
These look so beautiful for deeper skin tones!
Definitely!
These are too dark for me, but they’re utterly beautiful. They’ll be gorgeous on deeper skin tones.
They sure will be!
I think that Mineralize the Truth looks alot like the old Mac Stereo Rose mineralize skin finish.
That’s great!
Hi Christine,
Are you still mixing the Lingerie de Peau 20 and 30 shades? or what shade are you wearing? You skin looks lovely! Thank you
I’m wearing 03N.
Oh my gosh these are gorgeous!!!
Agreed!
Available on-line now. Also, at select stores. – I got a call today and had already ordered.
Awesome!
I have been biding my time until this collection hits stores. This is the first time I’ve cared about a Mac collection in ages. I don’t even know why I’m waiting to swatch it in stores when I know I’m buying one of everything. I may just become a new fan of Ms. Henson because I am living for this collection!
Glad you are digging this launch, Ria!
They are so beautiful! Do you think they will suit olive skin?
Definitely!
I got my Taraji Glow in the mail today, was yours mislabeled? Mine says Taraji glow on all of the packaging but the actual skinfinish is the highlight the truth powder. Everything is sold out now and Mac has only said they were aware of the problem and would send an email when fixed with no timeframe.
Mine were press samples, so they both had lab labeling as well (sometimes they have final packaging but just depends on timing) – you can usually tell if I had real labeling as you’ll see the labels on the back in photos, but if it’s lab labeling, I don’t include it in the post!
I am having the same issue with Taraji Glow 🙁
Hi Christine,
I am an Italian reader and I’ve been following you for years and always rely on your reviews before purchasing a beauty product!
Last week the Taraji for MAC collection went online on the Italian MAC website and I ordered the Taraji Glow Mineralize Skinfinish. It arrived yesterday but I think the product has been mislabelled and I got the Highlight The Truth instead. I reached the MAC Customer Service and I’m waiting for a reply.
I wandered if any of the ladies who purchased these products had the same problem or if you got some news from MAC about this issue. I read something online and I think I am not the only one…
Thanks to anyone who will reply, I am so bummed that I didn’t get what I ordered…
Many readers mentioned they got replies today, Alessandra! It is definitely a widespread issue.