MAC Nutcracker Sweet Nude Mineralize Kit Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Nutcracker Sweet Nude Mineralize Kit
MAC Nutcracker Sweet Nude Mineralize Kit ($55.00 for 0.46 oz.) includes a full-sized Mineralize Rich Lipstick, full-sized Mineralize Lipglass, and a miniature sized Mineralize Skinfinish. The lipstick and highlighter are both part of the permanent range, while the gloss is new and exclusive to the set. The kit comes with a large, zippered makeup “box” (less of a bag, more of a rectangular box where the top zips open). The glosss was the real miss in the kit, as it settled into lip lines, while the lipstick and highlighter worked fairly well.
Value
- Mineralize Rich Lipstick: $25.00 for 0.14 oz.
- Mineralize Glass: $25.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.
- Mineralize Skinfinish: $33.00 for 0.35 oz. or $94.26/oz.
- Set Values: $25.00 worth of lipstick, $25.00 worth of lipgloss, $11.55 worth of highlighter
- Total Value: $61.55
Pure Pout is a subdued, medium rosy brown with warm undertones and a fine, pearly sheen. The formula is supposed to have medium, buildable coverage with a hydrating feel that lasts six hours. It had semi-opaque to mostly opaque coverage with a soft, lightly creamy texture that felt emollient on but did not slide around as it was thinner overall. It wore well for three and a half hours and was moisturizing while worn. Bite Beauty Musk (DC, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Uber Beige (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Pure Zen (P, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Revlon Pink Lemonade (DC, $7.49) is lighter (90% similar). Guerlain Galiane (15) (DC, $58.00) is more pigmented, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Taffy (DC, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Woodrose (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Sin-a-mon (935) (P, $7.49) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Cle de Peau Silk Scroll (P, $65.00) is glossier (90% similar). Guerlain Gillian (DC, $58.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Oh Snap (P, $7.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Jersey Rose (DC, $34.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Vanished (DC, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Revolve Around Me (LE, $52.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Summer Fling (04) (LE, $55.00) is darker (90% similar). YSL Nude Beige (1) (P, $34.00) is lighter (85% similar). NARS Cruising (P, $26.00) is darker (85% similar). Bite Beauty Latte (DC, $24.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). bareMinerals Honeybun (PiP, $20.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Fresh Brew (P, $19.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Happiness is a light-medium peach with warm undertones and gold pearl. It’s supposed to be a sheer formula with “modern shine.” It had sheer color coverage, which is as described, and it applied somewhat evenly–the issue I had was that the color settled into lip lines. The gloss was comfortable and hydrating for the two hours it lasted. MAC Fashion Whim (LE, $20.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Lap Dog (LE, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). YSL Nude Carat (No. 20) (P, $32.00) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Perfect Nude (04) (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Maybelline Enthralling Nude (500) (P, $8.99) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Telegenius (LE, $22.00)(90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds (L.S.D.) (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC Prancin' Dancin' (LE, $20.00) is darker (80% similar). Urban Decay Midnight Cowgirl (DC, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Saint No Angel (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Nectarsweet (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Buxom Chloe (DC, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Double Happiness (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). Divergent Supreme Ritual (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Flat White (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC On the Scene (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Flesh Astral (P, $30.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Water Deities (P, $10.00) is darker (85% similar). Too Faced Angel Tears (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Skin Deep (344) (P, $29.00) is less shimmery (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Global Glow is a medium, golden bronze with warm, yellow-orange undertones and a luminous shimmer-sheen finish. The Mineralize Skinfinish formula is supposed to have a “velvety soft” feel and a “radiant finish” with “sheer coverage.” It had medium, buildable coverage with a soft, thin, slightly dusty texture that blended out easily on the skin. It just barely emphasized my skin’s natural texture if worn at medium or higher coverage. It’s more of a highlighting bronzer on my skin tone, and when I wore it on my cheeks, the color lasted for seven hours before fading. Too Faced Jolie (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Park Ave Princess (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Baked (P, $26.00) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Jingle All the Way Bronzer (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). CoverGirl Bronze (200) (DC, $9.99) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Tropical Days (P, $48.00) is cooler (90% similar). Becca Topaz (DC, $38.00) is darker (90% similar). bareMinerals The Many Splendors #3 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). By Terry Savannah Love #2 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunlight (P, $44.00) is darker (90% similar). NYX Beach Babe (P, $6.50) is darker, brighter (90% similar). MAC Perfectly Poised (Outer) (LE, $34.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Stila Bronze (PiP, $32.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tower 28 Gold Coast (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Too Faced Snow Bunny (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Looxi Beauty Honeychild (P, $7.50) is more shimmery (90% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Goddess (P, $48.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Gold Deposit (P, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Secret Radiance (P, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Afternoon Snack (PiP, $36.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Nude
LELimited Edition. $55.00.
Pure Pout
PPermanent. $25.00.
Happiness
LELimited Edition. $22.00.
Global Glow
PPermanent. $34.00.
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MAC Nude Nutcracker Sweet Mineralize Kit
MAC Nude Nutcracker Sweet Mineralize Kit
MAC Nude Nutcracker Sweet Mineralize Kit
MAC Pure Pout Mineralize Rich Lipstick
MAC Pure Pout Mineralize Rich Lipstick
MAC Pure Pout Mineralize Rich Lipstick
MAC Pure Pout Mineralize Rich Lipstick
MAC Pure Pout Mineralize Rich Lipstick
MAC Pure Pout Mineralize Rich Lipstick
MAC Happiness Mineralize Glass
MAC Happiness Mineralize Glass
MAC Happiness Mineralize Glass
MAC Happiness Mineralize Glass
MAC Happiness Mineralize Glass
MAC Happiness Mineralize Glass
MAC Global Glow Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Global Glow Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Global Glow Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Global Glow Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Global Glow Mineralize Skinfinish
Not my kind of colors (although I think the lipstick is really pretty on you, Christine!). Which is fine, because there are already a ton of things I want from this release!
Thank you, Fran!
The lipstick and powder looks nice, too bad about the gloss, but I’m sure it will look better over the lippie
The gloss was such a miss!
I fear that a color like Pure Pout would wash me out, but it really is beautiful! That gloss could have been a nice addition to this set, too, had it applied more evenly.
It is a nice color, but it might not work for everyone as you mentioned!
These look great on you!! And the eye look is so gorgeous!! Inspired me to splurge on those shadows! XxX
Thanks, Ebru!
I only like the lipstick, for me, so this is an easy pass. Pity about the lipgloss.
Money saved 😀
I haven’t seen this set on the Canadian site yet so I’m curious if this will become available here as well. Here’s to hoping!
Fingers crossed!
The bronzer seems too yellow to me.
Darn! Maybe next set!