MAC Sakura Mineralize Blush Swatches, Photos, Review
MAC Sakura Mineralize Blush
MAC Quite Cute: Sakura
MAC Sakura Mineralize Blush ($23.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new and limited edition shade from MAC’s Quite Cute collection, due in-stores on April 7th. MAC describes this shade as “lavender with pearly magenta heart.” The outer edge is a pinked lavender with a pearled finish, while the heart is a darker pink, not quite magenta, and more of a frost finish. When swirled together, it creates a muted, medium-dark magenta pink with a soft frost finish and cool undertones.
It has the same texture issues as Miss Behave–powdery and sheers out too quickly. It is effortless to blend, but the problem I experienced while applying was it seemed to disappear during the blending process, and I would have to go back and reapply. I think it’s the powderiness of the texture that contributes to this problem, because the color doesn’t stay bound together and thus disappears.
P.S. — No, I wouldn’t normally pair it with those lips, but it was what I had on for swatches – I hope you understand.
MAC Sakura Mineralize Blush
MAC Sakura Mineralize Blush
MAC Sakura Mineralize Blush
MAC Sakura Mineralize Blush
MAC Sakura Mineralize Blush
MAC Sakura Mineralize Blush
MAC Sakura Mineralize Blush
GORGEOUS. i need this in my life.
I really love this color. I don’t think there have been any other lavender Mineralize Blushes. Love the name, too.
Oh gosh, this is so cute…
drools 😉 AHHH perfect for my cool skin-tone NW15-20
I’d call your look: Purple Bonanza.
I’m new to mineralized blushes, how do these compare to other MAC mineralized blushes? Is the powderiness and sheerness true across the board or just for this collection?
No, these are much, much more powdery and sheerer than the average mineralize blush.
Thanks for that. I’m pretty fair so I think I’m going to try the blushes, but at least now I know what to keep an eye out for.
Christine, how do you feel this blush compares to MAC’s Azalea Blossom?
Redder – more berry than purple.
I’m not crazy about it as blush, but I think it might be cute as eyeshadow.
The overall makeup made you look like some kind of an alien 😀
but it does give the “I’m feeling a little sick” look D:
The prob is the lipstick. I think those lip shades only look good in mags, fashion shows and on Halloween. The blush is pretty. But thanks, as always, Christine for reviewing them! xxxooo
I agree. I didnt like the color of the blush either =(
This blush is really gorgeous and POPS on deep skin. I’m an NC45/50 in MAC foundations and I applied this wet yesterday and it was AMAZING! These blushes are best applied damp if you want more pigmentation. The lighter ones make great higlight colors as well.
How does this compare to MAC gentle blush?
It’s a lot purpler.
You certainly would turn a few heads wearing this look out. And not in a good way. lol
I was hoping this would be as blue-violet as it was in the promo photos. But i still think i’ll pick it up. I was so excited about this release when i saw the promo pics, but in reality, after seeing swatches of so many products, it is now rather hit or miss for me. I am loving some products and shrugging off others i thought i would get. But i remain eager for some Spring Cuteness 🙂
I usually look at the photos and then read the review. The lips made me cringe. XD
Oh no! I don’t like this blush, christine you always look beautiful on any look, but this blush does not do you any justice. I think I won’t work on me either. This collection is not so much for me I am nc20 nc25, warms tones looks better on me. Thank you for your hinest review Christine.
Sorry i misspell i meant finest, you always do swacthes for us regarless of how it looks on you. I hope i didn’t offend you. I really appreciate your job. Thank you so much.
Thank you, Fabiola!
Really awfull
Not a good color for you, Christine
Thanks for letting me know! Good thing these are just swatches to show everyone else what they are – no matter how it may look on me.
Some of these comments are on the rude side. Obviously, you’re just showing us what the colors look like. I appreciate your timely and thorough reviews. They’re extremely helpful. Your swatches are always the best.
We appreciate you Christine! Thanks for all you do 🙂
i agree. perhaps it’s also because other blogs do only looks that ‘prettify’, i.e. only looks that they would wear day to day. so people are used to ‘appropriate’ or ‘politically correct’ looks only. christine, on the other hand, is our fearless warrior who goes where no other blogger dares.
and i love you for it, christine!
Thanks a lot Lena! 🙂
I agree w/ Carrie Ann. Not every color is going to look good on every skintone. You’re practically a super hero w/ all the work you do for us, plus all the stuff you have to do in your personal/school/work life! I always know when a new collection comes out, from a ton of different brands, that I’m going to be able to see a fabulously done review from you almost immediately! You’re amazing.
Thank you! 🙂
I say at least Christine is not photoshopped!! Like almost all of these other bloggers! Christine, thanks for all you do!! 🙂 Your blog is the best one out there with daily updates and always the earliest news available! :)hugs
Is there any shimmer in this blush? some other mineralise blushes seem really shimmery
Yes, there is shimmer, but it is not a lot.
awww!! I wanted one of this blushes sooo bad! but now that I’ve seen how it look on the skin… =( just didnt like them
ohh no…:(( ..you are so cute with other looks,,buts this..to much purple..:(
I still want it!
this is nice, but not for me.
reminds me of well dressed
That reminds me of melliesh blush I own, actually. All I thought with the last photo was ‘Christine, the purple people eater’! lol great review!
Hi Christine, since this is a mineralize product do you think using fix+ for application may help it adhere more and get more color since it’s so sheer/powdery? I love the idea of a light lavender blush but don’t want to purchase if there’s little color payoff! :/
I tried using it damp but the dry down ended up pretty light – it didn’t seem to make a difference once it was dry!
I will buy this just because that’s toooo CUTE! Just like the pro longwear concealer, I didn’t like it much but kept it anyways cause its so cute with its tiny pump (:
This blush looks like a lush bath bomb to me :3 I can’t wear blush though, for some reason is makes my face look wider xD
That was my first thought too! It looks like Comforter bubble bar which makes me want it even more.
so christine u think this blush is a no no for nc45 skin tones. Christine I think u should have someone with darker skin tone to also do swatches so that all skin tones would have an idea about how a product looks on them
Please understand that I spend anywhere from 30-60 hours per week on the blog, depending on what’s going on with school, and I might swatch at 7AM, 11PM, for one hour or six hours – sometimes a really buzzed about product arrives and I’m swatching it a minute later. It would be extremely unfair to take advantage of any friend and say, “HEY! I need you to be here… five minutes ago.” I’m not in the position where I can hire people and for that I deeply apologize!
I know it’s not what you’d choose to pair with the rest of your makeup, but I personally think that’s one of the cutest pictures of you! You look like a gorgeous extra from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or a fey creature.
holey moley you are being too kind this will not possibly work on medium+ skin. as you are beautiful and we share the same skin tone i have to say no no no. but def good to have in a makeup artist collection so i might actually buy it. thanks for another great review.
Does it make me insane that I probably would pair this blush with those lips?
Wow, this collection seems to be a total DUD! Boo hoo 🙁 They really better step it up with the next one!!
Hi Christine, what shade do you wear in MUFE HD? Your skin is absolutely beautiful!
I wear 140, which is a touch too dark for me.
Oooh, I think this blush is really pretty on you! It’d be really nice paired with a cooler nude pink. I’ve been looking for a lavender-leaning blush so I’ll have to check this out. =) Doesn’t hurt that its’ freaking adorable too. 😀
Also, I just wanted to say how much I (and I’m sure plenty of others) really appreciate all of your swatches and on-the-face photos and understand that you don’t want to wash your face 7x a day in order to get through everything. =)
Thanks Catherine! 🙂
I still think this blush is worth a try for the fairer skin tones. It just doesn’t look good on medium yellow skin tones like Christine’s. And if you just cover the “lips” with your hand, the blush doesn’t look that bad. It was too distracting for me!
I think the blush is worth a try and I love the lips, but of course paired seperately I am MUFE 155 and I think it would work on olive/tan skin, the fact that it sheers out so much would be a plus also…I am actually looking forward to this collection.
The more stunning colour for a blush I’ve ever seen! O_O It must be mine!
This somehow reminds me of petticoat MSF.
I’m really confused by all the love for this. It’s so blue toned you look like a corpse!
Ahhh!! I wouldn’t want this color even if it were a great formula, but it’s soooo cuuutte! Why must I want it anyway?
oh gosh, i remember looking at this post yesterday, and your lips were a pale purple! i actually liked the look, it looked cool! maybe it was my imagination. still, freaky.
love the eyes, christine!
the lipstick is not working at all w/this look.
I mentioned that already in the post but thank you for letting me know!
OH Cherry Blossoms
I like the Japanese Names of this Collection more than the Collection it self lol
This blush looks gorgeous on darker skin tone. I saw it on another bloggers reviews and it was beautiful. I think that everything will look different based on what your skin tone is so we shouldn’t immediately scratch this one off our list based on one review. Luckily, Im an NC40 and I think this shade is going to be perfect for me and other darker skinned women. I am hoping that lipstick works for me too because I do think its pretty on you Christine.
OMG i NEED thisssss!! <3
meh. i’m not impressed with this collection. i’ll pass.
I honestly don’t think it is bad, the product itself is adorable.. The colors totally would not work for my coloring/undertones though. & Really guys her lip combo is not as bad as people are making it out to be, it’s ok & if you all would read what she said, I mean – c’mon now – hahaha ;-).. Lovin the eye makeup though 🙂
I didn’t like this blush color at all.
I am loving this collection. I am nw10-15 and I am going to Defo pick up this blush, candy yum yum and the eye shadow quad. I also love the full face photos/swatches and I like to see the different items of the collection in one look. Thanks for all the info you give out x
I want to buy it asap 😀
Sweet hart , you look so pretty in colorful makeup <3
Hi Christine. How do you compare this to MAC’s Azalea Blossom and Brior Rose Beauty Powder? Thanks.
More berry tones than Azalea Blossom, not like Briar Rose.
I’ve Missed out on Mac’s “Two Virtues” and “hang loose” and azalea blossom,I am looking for a similar lavender purple blush,this looks good,but not exactly squat I’m looking for,can you recommend any more light purplish/ lavender shades of blush,ESP. Matte would be great,I’ve heard about the make up for ever matte blush/ eye shadows and was wondering have you ever tried the purple one 9 I think ? Thank you. Xoxo
Awesome, I’ve been dying to find a lavender blush! I’m definitely going to check this out~
This looks amazing in the pan! Too bad it had texture problems.
And I personally think it looks awesome with that make up, including the lips, like you’re straight from Winter Wonderland meets Candyland :L <3