MAC The Perfect Cheek Blush Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC The Perfect Cheek Blush
What’s the Perfect Cheek Look Like Anyway?
MAC The Perfect Cheek Blush ($22.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a “neutral pink beige.” It’s a rosy pink with neutral undertones and a matte finish. MAC Have a Lovely Day is similar but in cream form. Illamasqua Ambition is similar in color but also has shimmer. MAC Pink Cult is grayer. This is a repromote, though it’s been awhile.
The color is buildable, and it had good color payoff; you won’t have to pack it on if you have a deeper complexion. Because it is a medium color, it won’t look too dramatic on lighter skin tones even if used heavily. It had a soft, finely-milled texture that was easy to blend and diffuse on the skin. I used MAC’s 116 brush to apply to cheeks, and it had a lovely natural look–didn’t look too dry or the like, even though it has a matte finish. There’s no powderiness, so it tends to “melt” into the skin once applied. I wore the original that came out previously earlier this week, and it wore for eight hours with very minor fading around the edges. I’ll be testing the latest iteration for wear today. If there are any discrepancies, I’ll be sure to update.
Keep in mind, online retailers like Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Bloomingdale’s will also launch the collection online. These retailers typically launch close in time to the in-store release date (October 4th).
Limited Edition
MAC The Perfect Cheek Blush
MAC The Perfect Cheek Blush
MAC The Perfect Cheek Blush
MAC The Perfect Cheek Blush
MAC The Perfect Cheek Blush
MAC The Perfect Cheek Blush
MAC The Perfect Cheek Blush
MAC The Perfect Cheek Blush
This is the blush I ordered this morning (I didn’t get both) and I’m so happy it got an A from you, Christine :)).
you got the good one! 🙂
In your opinion, how similar is The Perfect Cheek to MAC Blushbaby or Tarte Exposed?
Pinker than Exposed, and I think it’s pinker than Blushbaby as well.
Very pretty, and if it were not going to be a PITA to acquire, I’d buy it. I’ll check out the Illamasqua dupe.
Is it similar to Illamasqua Naked Rose?
Naked Rose is definitely pinker, warmer 🙂
I ordered this and Legendary! I usually wait for your reviews to order, but I figured I should scoop them up before they were sold out! So glad I took a chance! Thanks for the reviews, Christine! 🙂
It’s already sold out on the website!! ;(
I am so happy that I ended up ordering this blush. It will be my first ever MAC blush, and I can’t wait for it to arrive 😀 Thank you so much for getting these reviews up so quickly! There extremely helpful!
I’ve been looking for a good “neutral” blush– I own a ton of coral blushes, which I love, but I need something a little different from time to time.
I ordered both blushes and I cannot WAIT =D (I went a little crazy when this collection went up… and I’m okay with it)
I thought this color would be lighter than the legendary one! Yay! This one looks great. I will be buying it! 🙂
Gorgeous ! Illamasqua Naked Rose looks really similar though so I won’t be buying it !
Hrm…I think I’ll skip this one. I already have Pink Cult and I don’t need more of the same.
If I did not already own Illamasqua Ambition, I would be seriously considering this blush. It’s always a treat when a company really nails a true neutral coloured eyeshadow/blush/whatever.. I can tell just looking at the swatches this would work really well on me. This hits a very positive note for me with this collection and I’m pleased to see a quality product.. a product that lives up to its name! Looks wonderful on you too, Christine 🙂
How does this compare to Blooming from Cult of Cherry?
Blooming is a lot lighter and a bit grayer.
It does add a nice warmth to your cheeks, not a lot of colour, which I like.
Do you think this blush will work for NC45 skin tone?
I think so!
Is it too similar to Pink Cult? I have that and I thought I would like this blush from the collection but now I don’t know :/
Could you help me out Christine?
Oh and I have Have a lovely day…
I don’t think they’re too similar – but if you never wear Pink Cult, you might not wear this often either.
Oh sorry,I didn’t write it right. I meant that I really really love Pink Cult and Have a lovely day but because I have these I was wondering that would it make sense to buy this one. I like colors like this because it suits well my nw10ish skintone. If its not too similar then I’m gonna check it out 🙂
Thank you Christine! 🙂
By the way,what the hell happened to the prices???
If I convert it to us dollars this is 33$ here. Special collections were always this pricey?
Special packaging = higher prices 🙁
I can’t decide between this and Legendary. Realistically I know I should only go for one but… it is their holiday collection after all!
Oh great, another blush that I NEED! 😛 I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect pinky-nude blush lately and I think this one may be it (of course I’ll have to swatch and compare it to the other ones that made my final list…). It’s doesn’t contain a lot of brown tones like the others do (Nars Douceur) and I like that. Can’t wait til its available!
I got this and Legendary both yesterday, and this one was an instant favorite for me! I’m NC15, and this is really a fabulous, versatile color. I thought it looked a bit like Pink Cult, but they really are not that much alike; in fact, I ended up using Pink Cult to contour with my 109. Legendary, to me, looks a lot like Immortal Flower, but the pigmentation is better. I still prefer this one.
I hope i will get it. It release in germany at October 12th, can´t wait for that.
Happy Days — I had this the first time it was out and did not realize it was a limited edition. Was heartbroken when I went to get more and found it had disappeared – lol. Will but two this time!!
Hello, how does this compare to Nars Douceur and Tarte Exposed? Does it resemble either?
Both of those are browner 🙂
Hi Christine! This blush looks similar to Mac satin blush in Cubic. Would you say they are similiar? Thank you 🙂
Cubic is more peach/orange!
Hi Christine! How does this compare to Illamasqua’s Naked Rose? Thanks
Naked Rose is definitely pinker, warmer 🙂
Hi Christine,
I ordered this today but I’m now wondering how close to Blushbaby it is. They looked similar based on your swatch.
Thanks so much for getting this up so quickly!
I believe Blushbaby is less pink!
This is one of my favorite MAC blushes ever – perfect to pair with a bold red lip! I’m stocking up.
Thanks for reviewing the MAC x Marilyn Monroe collection so quickly! I’ve been wondering how these were going to be…. I have a MAC makeover next Saturday but I’ll probably only buy The Perfect Cheek blush from this collection.
Hello, how does this compare to Mac Cubic? Does it resemble it?
Cubic is warmer, more peach/orange.
I don´t know why, but the swatch of this blush reminds me a lot to my beloved Dame blush by MAC 🙂
o gosh just when i decide to skip this blush…GORGEOUS
Hi Christine – Will this look natural on someone with a lighter skin tone? I’m somewhere around NC25 with balanced undertones. Would you recommend this one or Legendary?
I think this would work for NC25!
This looks so pretty. This is one of the items from this collection I’m considering buying. I hope it doesn’t sell out too quickly in The Netherlands since I have to work tomorrow when the collection comes out and I want to see it before I buy it because it’s very hard to return cosmetics in my country.
Hey christine.. firstly congrats on your wedding! secondly do you think mac blush baby is a dupe for this?? thanks again!
Blush Baby is browner I think!
Gorgeous I love this blush