MAC Love Thing Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “dirty burgundy with gold pearl.” It’s a medium-dark, reddish-berry with warm, golden shimmer. NARS Summer Dual Intensity Blush II (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Sweet Samba (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Ravish (Discontinued) (DC, $60.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Goulue (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). Milani Red Vino (P, $7.99) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Untamed (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Sublimate (Shade) (LE, ) is less shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Contour (Softcore) (LE, $60.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Island Plum (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar). MAC Callisto (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented, glossier (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Glow #5 (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Black Up NBL 04 (P, $26.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Realm of the Senses #2 (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). Flesh Beauty Pulse (P, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Gleeful (P, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Rose (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Dolce Vita (PiP, $30.00) is darker (85% similar). Cle de Peau Pale Fig (P, $60.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Pomegranate (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Smashbox Plum (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC’s Mineralize Blush formula is supposed to be a “blush that builds lightly” that has a lightweight feel and “luminous colour.” Love Thing had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage that produced a luminous sheen when buffed and blended on the skin. I think this particular shade showcases the Mineralize Blush formula well, as you can achieve softer, sheerer color without much trouble, but you can just as easily build-up for true-to-pan intensity with two to three layers, which makes it something that many skin tones can wear. The texture was lightweight, smooth without being powdery, and it blended well on the skin. On me, the color lasted for seven and a half hours.

MAC Love Thing Mineralize Blush

MAC Love Thing Mineralize Blush

MAC Love Thing Mineralize Blush

MAC Love Thing Mineralize Blush

MAC Love Thing Mineralize Blush

MAC Love Thing Mineralize Blush

MAC Love Thing Mineralize Blush