MAC Rhubarb Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a “bright magenta [with a Satin finish].” It’s a bright, raspberry pink with cool, blue undertones and satin finish. Tom Ford Beauty Narcissist (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Sephora Hey Jealousy (17) (P, $14.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). MAC Pink Desire (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Let's Be Friends (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever B218 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Basically (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). By Terry Tropical Sunset #3 (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Clinique Berry Pop (03) (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Salt New York Blackberry (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Rosy Does It (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar). ColourPop Seed U Later (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). NARS Coeur Battant (P, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Azalea (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar). Wayne Goss Shocking (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Makeup Geek Rendezvous (P, $10.00) is lighter, more muted, warmer (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. Rhubarb was richly pigmented with a natural sheen that emphasize pores but kept skin looking natural and skin-like. The texture seemed a bit firmer in the pan, and almost dry, but it blended out fairly well and didn’t require any tricks to apply. This shade stayed on well for nine hours.

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MAC Rhubarb Blush

MAC Rhubarb Blush

MAC Rhubarb Blush

MAC Rhubarb Blush

MAC Rhubarb Blush