MAC Scone Bronzing Powder Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Scone Bronzing Powder
MAC Scone Bronzing Powder ($27.50 for 0.17 oz.) is described as a “neutral tan.” It’s a medium, subtly warm-toned brown with a hint of sheen–it’s almost matte. Tarte Park Ave. Princess #2 (LE) is lighter, yellower. MAC Sculpt (P, $16.50) is darker, grayer. NARS Paloma Contour (P) is slightly grayer. Urban Decay Bronzer (P) is warmer, lighter. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
MAC describes it as a “lightly frosted, tinted powder that gives skin sheer, natural colour effects and highlights.” Initially, it had a stiffer, harder surface, but after a couple of swatches, the powder seemed to give and became softer and easier to use. It had semi-sheer color payoff that was buildable to mostly opaque color coverage, if desired. It had a lightweight feel, didn’t look powdery on, and blended easily on the skin. The bronzer wore well for eight hours before fading on me. I was disappointed that the compact only contained 0.17 oz., whereas a full-sized Bronzing Powder (from the permanent range) contains 0.35 oz. If you prefer your compacts with mirrors, note that this one doesn’t have one.
Scone
LELimited Edition. $28.00.
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MAC Scone Bronzing Powder
MAC Scone Bronzing Powder
MAC Scone Bronzing Powder
MAC Scone Bronzing Powder
MAC Scone Bronzing Powder
MAC Scone Bronzing Powder
MAC Scone Bronzing Powder
MAC Scone Bronzing Powder
Do you think this would be a good color for fair skin?
I think it would work!
For something that costs 27, this seems cheap. They could have at least included a mirror because it does have an opaque lid. Now it’s just a plastic compact that costs almost 30 dollars. I find the shade to be a little too orange but it’ll be a good deal for people who want this exact shade, I guess.
I was surprised there wasn’t a mirror in it.
In the second picture, it looks as though you could see a reflection in a mirror..?
It’s the plastic protective sheet that sits on top of the bronzer 🙂
I just double checked, and the interior panel has a glossy clear coating on it, too, but there’s definitely no mirror 🙂
Thank you for checking:)
I love how simple they kept the packaging. I guess for some people it will be borderling boring, but I like it 🙂 Not sure about the color of this one though, at least not for me.
Glad ya liked the packaging, at least!
Thanks for the swatch. I definitely don’t plan on buying anything from this collection – don’t like the packaging and frankly have enough bronzers. Though I thought it was interesting looking at this swatch since noticed you compared it to MAC Sculpt. I have never seen your swatches for Sculpt before and noticed how different it looked on your skin in comparison to mine (I have super fair skin). On me Sculpt is very taupe/grey – more like how NYX Taupe looks on your skin. Just thought it was interesting to see how skintone can make such big difference in the appearance of a product.
Sculpt is a bit of a chameleon (I think it’s the more neutral-ish undertones)! I can’t wear NYX Taupe (looks horrid on me), but Sculpt is great!
I’ve decided I need the Charlotte Tillbury bronzing duo so… no go on this. This looks a little too dark and orangey for me.
That works 😉
Awful packaging! Looks a bit too orange for meunfortunately
Bummer! 🙁
I like the look of it!
Yay! 🙂
I love the name!
It was unexpected! (I don’t know much about Brooke Shields, so I don’t know if it’s in reference to something?)
I have no idea what it has to do with Brooke Shields haha. I just love how the name sounds warm and toasty and makes bronzing product sound a lot more appealing! I am gonna pass on this though as I am pretty sure this is about as deep as my own skin tone and won’t show up:(
THis one’s more orange than I personally like, but then I may be stuck on that Charlotte Tilbury bronze/sculp/highlight duo a bit, having seen three different reviews for it recently including yours that just look so gorgeous, LOL!
Haha — it seems like a few other readers prefer the CT one over this as well!
It’s nice but not for me.
Totally understandable!
Packaging seems cheap … and no mirror. I guess if the product is nice that’s the most important thing but at that price point the packaging could be better.
I was surprised that there was no mirror!
Now that you pointed out the product amount, it just seems stingy.
Sad but true. I feel like a spy sometimes always checking for quantity whenever brands change packaging or charge more, haha.
It’s lighter than I thought. I like it. I don’t go through contour/bronzer very quickly, and I have a few shades that work, so I wouldn’t get this.
It takes forever to get through a bronzer, lol!
That wears well on you with the copper waterline liner.. Gorge!
Aw, thanks!