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MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder Review, Photos, Swatches

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MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder

MAC Hey, Sailor: Refined Golden Bronzing Powder

MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder ($24.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a “finely spun golden with soft pearl finish.” It’s a medium-dark tan brown with warm undertones–a little red, a little yellow–and gold sparkle. This is the darkest/deepest bronzer of the launch, so for more than just a warm tint on deeper complexions, this would be your best bet (though you might consider other shades within the permanent range). This is like a darker version of MAC Soft Sand. Urban Decay Toasted is more red-toned.

The texture is soft, but a little dry, but it applies smoothly and evenly on the skin. I didn’t have any trouble blending it out (not like Soft Sand), and it’s very buildable, so you can go for softer, lighter coverage or intensify it, depending on your preferences and needs. I didn’t test this specific version of Refined Golden, but I tested one I already had (as it gets repromoted often) a couple of weeks ago in anticipation of the launch, and it wore for about seven hours.

MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder Review, Photos, Swatches

B+
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4
Application
87%
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MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder


MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder


MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder


MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder


MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder


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Pamela

Im sorry but what lipstick do you have here? I ‘ve been comparing  it to Mac se la vie and Mac red racer but i dont think this are it cause the one from this pic is matt . Please let me know….=] thank u

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