MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish ($33.00 for 0.26 oz.) is a two-in-one product that features a section that’s described as a “brick rose with gold reflects” and a larger area described as a “mauve with pink sheen.” I’m reviewing each shade individually as well as when mixed, so there are three sets of swatches and corresponding photos. To make sure it doesn’t get too confusing, each Mineralize Skinfinish will be posted separately. All three shades lasted the same on me — just under seven hours before there was noticeable fading. The inner section of the product wasn’t quite as pigmented as the outer shade, but when everything is swirled together, the outer shade makes up for whatever pigmentation is lacking from the inner portion. Aside from below average wear time, whether the shades were worn separately or together, the finish emphasized pores.
Scene to Be Seen (Inner) is a warm, reddish plum with a frosted finish. It had good color payoff, but the texture was a little chunky. It did somewhat emphasize pores when applied to the cheeks due to the more metallic sheen. Tom Ford Beauty Savage (P, $55.00) is redder. NARS Lovejoy (P, $29.00) is similar but smoother. MAC Small Vanity (LE, $21.00) is more muted. Illamasqua Allure (P, $26.00) is brighter, redder. bareMinerals The Indecent Proposal (P, $22.00) is more plum-hued. See comparison swatches.
Scene to Be Seen (Outer) is a subtly, warm-toned plum with a frosted, metallic sheen. It had so-so color payoff, was slightly powder, and did emphasize pores. MAC Lavish Living (LE, $25.00) is cooler-toned. theBalm Cabana Boy (P, $21.00) is less warm-toned. Chanel Plum Attraction (LE, $43.00) is darker. See comparison swatches.
Scene to Be Seen is a warm, coppery-plum with a frosted, metallic sheen. The inner shade seemed to overwhelm the outer shade when swirled together. It had good pigmentation, but it did emphasize pores. MAC Small Vanity (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery. bareMinerals The Indecent Proposal (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker. See comparison swatches.
Scene to Be Seen
$33.00.
Scene to Be Seen (Inner)
LELimited Edition. $34.00.
Scene to Be Seen (Outer)
LELimited Edition. $34.00.
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish
MAC Scene to Be Seen Mineralize Skinfinish
This looks gorgeous on you!
I don’t understand the hype around MSFs. When is that much frost desirable.
Really pretty!
Raise the price and decrease the amount. So typical of EL products.
I’m actually loving the color, just not the price and lowered amount of product. 😛
Christine, this looks great on you! Love the shade.
Thanks, Danielle!
I don’t know if I’ll be buying anything in this collection. I also don’t appreciate the price hike.
Same here. >:/
I was hoping this would be more plummy .. oh, well .. 😛
Monica.
I kind of like this, but I think it will look super greasy and shiny on me… 🙁
I just love the way this looks on you Christine! I was playing around with Scene to be Seen and I wish it pulled this brown on me. It looked more a blush than a highlight. Can’t wait for the review!
christine, how does it compare to MAC Lust MSF?
Lust is lighter! 🙂
I love these omg!! i wish i could buy everyone ever that comes out even
Hey Christine!
How does MAC’s Gleefull blush compare? They look quite similar!
I believe Gleeful is pinker!
I think I shall get a BB shimmer brick instead…my eyes are on Pink quartz!
How does the two together compare to Stereo Rose?
Stereo Rose is lighter & less warm-toned!
How does it compare to Petticoat?
Petticoat is pinker, I do believe!
Loving this… Def on my to-buy list 🙂