MAC Ripe for Love Blush Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Ripe for Love Blush
MAC Ripe for Love Blush ($23.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a “mid-tone peach [with a satin finish].” It’s a medium coral-orange with a satiny sheen and warm undertones. Aveda Hibiscus is slightly pinker, less shimmery. MAC Stereo Rose is more frosted, slightly lighter. bareMinerals The Natural High is pinker. Tom Ford Lovelust is less orange, more shimmery. MAC Ripe Peach is very similar but can appear lighter/pinker (depending on where you concentrate your brush). MAC Marine Life is similar but can turn redder (less orange), depending on how you apply it.
The more you blend the blush out, the more the satiny sheen transforms into a glow. It had a soft, finely-milled texture that applied smoothly and evenly. The texture made it easy to blend on the skin. Ripe for Love had good, buildable color; true-to-pan payoff but easy to sheer out or build up in layers for just the right intensity that you desire at any given moment. When I wore it yesterday, it lasted seven and a half hours well, and it was marginally faded after eight hours–it wasn’t too noticeable under eight and a half hours.
Ripe for Love
LELimited Edition. $24.00.
MAC Ripe for Love Blush
MAC Ripe for Love Blush
MAC Ripe for Love Blush
MAC Ripe for Love Blush
MAC Ripe for Love Blush
MAC Ripe for Love Blush
MAC Ripe for Love Blush
MAC Ripe for Love Blush
When I saw this sneak peak, I thought this looked completely like TF Lovelust dupe. Lovelust is a really stunning blush which I reach for often and I think this would make a more reachable alternative.
I NEED ITTT! I’m going to be obsessively checking your blog between classes today, waiting for other swatches 😀
Perfect coral blush for the spring!! Love it 🙂
I think this color should be pretty similar to MAC Supercontinental Blush? Maybe Supercontinental is lighter and pinker, but applied on cheeks I suspect them to be difficult to distinguish 😉 .
Exactly – lighter and pinker 🙂
Looks beautiful on you Christine! And I’m loving the site makeover!
Thank youx2! 🙂
I am definitely getting this! I’m a sucker for peach blush! Well I’m a sucker for blush in general lol.
This is pretty, perfect for Spring/Summer.
Oh gosh that is beautiful!
The ultimate Elvgren girl cheek!
Looks super pretty on you!
How do you think this compares to Nars Orgasm? Orgasm does not work on me and I just have a suspicion this blush leans as red as it does. Also I love your blog!!! 🙂
Orgasm is a lot pinker on me!
This looks lovely! Christine, any idea on why it’s $23 instead of $21? Is that just MAC slowly charging more and more? I’d love to get it, but I’m afraid I’ll eventually be paying $30 for their blushes!
For packaging!
Is the packaging different from regular limited edition packaging?
Yes – it is brown and rubbery, instead of black and hard plastic!
But we didn’t ask for it 🙂
Well, not everyone asks for it or this type, but there are definitely plenty who get disappointed to see normal black packaging on MAC’s limited launches, so it keeps with MAC’s general calendar – their larger summer collection usually has it!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for reviewing the warmer colors first! I was so curious about the warmer eye shadow quad and this blush. Will this work for NC42? I didn’t expect to see your review for this collection so soon–what a nice surprise!!!!!!!
I think it might – though I’m afraid it might be very subtle!
I’m an nc42 in mac and ripe for love shows up on me really well! In fact, I have to apply it sparingly because it is so pigmented. Hope this helps! 🙂
I agree with Ria, I’m an NC 42 and it show up great- I also have to apply it sparingly
This is just GORG!!!!!! (ugh but Im such a blush addict.. LOL)
p.s. loving the new look of the site too
Thank you, Wenz!
Hey Christine,
How does this compare to Style?
I don’t have Style! 🙁
I need this blush in my life!
Hi Christine. Can you tell me how this blush is compared to Melba (apart from Melba being matte)? Thanks!
Melba is more subdued 🙂
I was excited for this blush when I saw your preview and it looks more lovely with the review! And the new website layout is excellent, Christine. Very easy to use!
Yay! Thank you!
Very pretty, do you think it’d show on nc50 skintones?
I think it might disappear 🙁
I’m so happy that you gave this one such a great review. I have this on my wishlist, and I honestly can’t wait to get it. It looks like its going to be the perfect shade for the summer time!
Can’t wait to get this one!
You look beautiful!!! I want this!!!!!
looking great!! it has lil subtle finish
How doe it compare to NARS Gilda?
Kind of! http://www.temptalia.com/nars-gilda-blush-review-photos-swatches
Thanks for your amazing reviews as always Christine! I have been really looking forward to Ripe for Love, but am thinking that it looks quite similar to Mac Supercontinental. Perhaps it has a bit more pink? Any thoughts? Thanks!
Supercontinental is a bit lighter + pinker!
Would you say this is similar to Nars Gilda or Gina?
Closer to Gilda than Gina! http://www.temptalia.com/nars-gilda-blush-review-photos-swatches
Hi Christine, how do you think this compares to MAC Hipness? Thanks! Also a little late, but a HUGE thank you for the heads up on NYC Eyelash Curler in the beauty awards… I have tried other more expensive tools & with 1 I even lost a clump of lashes.. I was HORRIFIED.. I love this.. it works great, great price point & not a lash as been lost! Thank you for honest reliable reviews!
Hi Amy!
Hipness would be a bit pinker 🙂
I’m so glad to hear you’ve found an eyelash curler that works for you!!
Would you consider this blush more of a true coral versus Guerlain Peach Boy Blush Duo? I am trying to decide which one to purchase, I am looking for a coral color that is bright with a pop and wasn’t sure which one would be better. Thanks. P.S. The site is looking great, love all of our site revamping!
Nah, I think this is too orange to be a true coral!
Thank you!
Wow that is super pigmented! Glad to hear is sheers out easily as well. This would look AMAZING on summer-tanned skin! I’ve been wanting to add a few more orangey blushes to my collection since buying Frivole and loving it! I haven’t been brave enough to get a true orange yet but this coral-orange is just right! 😀
It’s so pretty! How does it compare to theBalm Fratboy?
Fratboy is pinker 🙂
Ooh very pretty!
What’s this like compared to blushes like Supercontinental and Cream Soda? Just more orange? (Do I really need another peachy blush… probably)
Closer to Supercontinental, though I think this is a bit more orange. Cream Soda is lighter!
Does anyone know if this compares to GOSH’s Natural Blush in “Melon”? It looks a little pinker to me…
How does this compare to UD’s Freelove eyeshadow? (I know it isn’t a blush, but they look kind of similar to me).
Freelove is pinker and more shimmery!
How does this blush compare to Mac’s Peaches?
I believe Peaches is lighter and more beige/brown in tone.
Does it remind you of Fiery Impact at all (High Definition blush that came out a few weeks back)?
Less red!
Hi Christine! great blog :)!! wanted to ask if this blush would suit me, I’m NC43 (NC45 in summer)?
I think so but it might not show up very well!
Thank you 🙂
hi ive been searching for mac saddle as i saw a tutorial of a makeup artist using it on hayley williams eyebrows as i have died my hair to a verry simlar colour it would be perfect for my brow but they do not sell it in the uk any more and i ve looked everywhere including ebay was just wonder if u could give be a couple of dupes of mac saddle xxx
These would be my recs:
http://www.temptalia.com/thebalm-balm-jovi-face-palette-review-photos-swatches#image5
http://www.temptalia.com/bobbi-brown-ultra-nude-eye-palette-review-photos-swatches#image4
http://www.temptalia.com/inglot-matte-eyeshadows-in-341-354-327-342-360-357-browns#image6
Do you think this blush will show up on an NW 46 complexion Christine?
I think it might – it will be light, though!
This blush looks lovely, how does it compare to MAC Super Continental?
Supercontinental is pinker! 🙂 http://www.temptalia.com/mac-supercontinental-blush-review-photos-swatches
Thank you 🙂
Love this blush color, this is definitley on my list to get!:-) Christine does it look like My Paradise from the surf baby collection? Thank you for all the swatches and reviews! 🙂
My Paradise is darker, more orange/red 🙂
Hi Christine. Thanks for the post. Does this compare to Nars Torrid? Thanks alot.
I bought this today! It’s much pinker than I thought it would be in person — but I love it! It’s my first MAC blush, and I’m loving the satin finish. I swatched the dark pink one, too, while I was there. Holy mama, that pigment packs some punch!