MAC Raizin Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a “golden reddish-brown.” It’s a slightly muted, medium-dark chocolate brown with warm, yellow undertones and a matte finish. MAC Swiss Chocolate (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Chivalry (P, $10.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Naturally Enhanced (LE, $34.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). Bite Beauty Anise (P, $24.00) is glossier (90% similar). The Estee Edit Ember Glow (04) (P, $28.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Melina (Contour) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Sweet As Cocoa (P, $24.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). Chanel Cheeky (79) (DC, $38.00) is lighter (80% similar). Anastasia Chocolate (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Anastasia Vegas (LE, ) is lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC’s Powder Blush formula is supposed to be easy to apply, long-wearing, and have “fantastic colour.” It’s hard to generalize for MAC’s blush formula, because it varies a lot from shade to shade, even within different types of finishes! Some of them are very good, others are so-so, and a few are complete misses. The more frosted/shimmery shades tend to have the softest and smoothest textures and are easier to apply and blend out on the skin, while more satin and matte shades can sometimes be powdery, firm, or stiff, which makes blending more challenging. The wear is typically between six and nine hours but closer to seven to eight hours on average. Raizin had rich color payoff with a fairly soft, blendable texture. It wasn’t the easiest blush to blend out from MAC, but it was a lot better than some of the other deeper-hued shades in the range. The finish retained most of the matte-like quality, but it didn’t look dry or powdery on my skin. The color wore well for eight and a half hours before fading.

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MAC Raizin Blush

MAC Raizin Blush

MAC Raizin Blush

MAC Raizin Blush

MAC Raizin Blush