MAC News Flash! Blush ($16.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “red orange with pearl [with a Satin finish].” It’s a rich, deep orange-red with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. MAC All Year Red (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Fira (P, $37.00) is warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Adobe Brick (LE, $24.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Urban Decay Slowburn (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). NYX Crimson (P, $6.50) is darker (95% similar). NARS Exhibit A (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Flesh Beauty Fever (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

This is one of five new blush shades being added to the permanent range, but worth noting is that they are being added as a Small Powder Blush (the same size as MAC’s eyeshadows). I’m not sure if it will be available in pan-form or not (my guess is yes, since it is permanent) at this time. The formula is the same as their regular Powder Blush range, though, other than the size (and price). The new five are supposed to be pigmented with an even, smooth texture. News Flash! looks pinker and pinker the more it is sheered out, and even on my warmer skin tone, it looked more strawberry-red than orange-red when I blended it out. It was intensely pigmented, so a little went a long way, but it blended out fairly easily. The texture was smooth without being too soft or too dusty. Once applied, the color wore for a good nine hours before fading noticeably.

MAC News Flash! Blush

MAC News Flash! Blush

MAC News Flash! Blush

MAC News Flash! Blush

MAC News Flash! Blush

MAC News Flash! Blush