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MAC To the Beach Collection - Lustre Drops Review, Photos, & Swatches
MAC Lustre Drops: Pink Rebel, Sun Rush
MAC To the Beach Collection – Lustre Drops Review, Photos, & Swatches
Lustre Drops are like puff paints (the kind you’d use in crafts). They’re tiny, but a little goes a long way. I like these mixed with moisturizer and used on shoulders and legs. They can be used on the face, though, and I like using it as a shimmered base for a blush or along the cheek bones.
- Pink Rebel Lustre Drops is a slightly pink-toned peach highlighter. Lustre Drops are, essentially, liquid highlighters. You can use them on your cheeks, brows, decolletage… whatever. You can mix it in with your foundation or moisturizer for an all-over sheen. Naturally, this one suits those with pinker undertones, but it can easily work with warmer complexions as well.
- Sun Rush Lustre Drops is a golden peach highlighter. This one is definitely more suitable for those with warmer undertones, but if used sheerly (which is really the best way to use these anyway), it’s not so warm that it would turn orange on cooler undertones.
MAC Pink Rebel Lustre Drops
MAC Sun Rush Lustre Drops
Christine.
I originally wanted Pink Rebel and I saw you use it in one of your looks and it looked lovely.
Seeing how we are both NC25, which do you prefer, Pink Rebel or Sun Rush?
Either, to be honest. For a bronzer look, Sun Rush; for a subtle glow, Pink Rebel.
Hm..
Okay thanks, I still have a bit of time to make my decision, maybe I’ll get both? Lol.
What about someone thats an NC 42…which would you recommend? I don’t really think pink rebel would show up on my skin????
They’re both highlighters, so I think both would show up on you 🙂 I’d go with Sun Rush, though, if you’re concerned.
Did the collection come out at counters/stores today?
May 27th, 2010 is the launch date!
oh good! lol i thot it was out today!
btw i have about NW25-30 skin at da moment, which highlighter would have a more natural glow?
Pink Rebel!
From the swatches, it looks like Sun Rush is more of a sheen, whereas Bronze Body Oil is more of a glittery-shimmer..? Hmm.. If you could only pick one between the two, which would you pick for use on legs/shoulders in the summer??
Yes, the Bronze Body Oil has bigger shimmer (I don’t know if I’d say glitter so much). Sun Rush is better mixed *with* a moisturizer, not so much by itself, for larger areas like legs and arms. The Body Oil is great by itself. Personally, I think I’d prefer more of a sheen, so I might go with Sun Rush!
hi christine. quick question, whats the difference between a hightlighter and an illuminator ?
Illuminator is more subtle, more appropriate for all-over, I’d say. I don’t know if they’re “technically” different, but from my experience, Illuminators tend to be more easily used all-over the face, whereas highlighters are better to highlight certain areas.
Honestly, I rush through my makeup already and feel like I definitely think I would hardly use these beauties..skip & save some money. 😛
oooh, gotta get sun rush!
I got Pink Rebel when it came out with Style Warriors, but I never reach for it. I just don’t use liquid highlighters much (I do own a few though, God knows why?!). Did try it the other day mixed with my foundation, can’t say it did anything for me, so I would personally advise people to skip it if they’re not sure they want it.
how do they comper to mac’s ccb as highlighters?
Easier to blend, a little lighter weight, IMO.
Lovely! I skipped on these last year but I think I’ll get Sun Rush to mix with foundation.
These look so much more similar in your photos than I expected. Hmmm…not sure which I prefer!
If you have a chance, can you do a side-by-side of these with Benefit’s Moon Beam & High Beam? That would be so helpful!
I’ll try!
Christine,
Are the lustre drops okay for oily-skinned girls?
Yes, I think so!
I’m still debating on this Christine. I’m an NC35, asian skin.. which would suit me better, just for highlighting my cheekbones?
Pink Rebel, I think 🙂
Ooh, pretty! 😀 Just wondering, what do you think of its use as a highlighter? Does it work well or is it just fun to have but not a must have? I love the swatches but I’ve also been eying NARS Albatross and I don’t want to spend too much on highlighters…
I like it as a highlighter, but I (personally) prefer powder based products, overall, so I only see myself using this when I have more time and going for a powder-based highlighter most of the other time.
sun rush would give an AMAZING sheen on my legs. Thanks for the review =]
how much are these?
I believe they’re $22
I’m like NC30 in the summer so naturally I was leaning towards Sun Rush. What do you think Christine?
I’m asian btw so yellow undertones if that helps at all. Thanks in advance!
I think it’d be lovely on you!
Thanks Christine! I’m only planning to use it for highlighting my cheekbones though. I may just have to get both…
Yeah, just your face… I think it’ll take quite awhile to get through one, even if they seem small!
I already have pink rebel from the style warrior collection last year. I really like it as a highlighter and mixed with foundation for when I want to have a glowy skin. But I definitely don’t use it everyday, it’s probably not a must have product.
I’m sorry if you’ve already answered this, but is Pink Rebel very similar in color, consistency and/or texture to high beam? I use that a lot, but lustre drops are a much better value.
Yeah, it’s similar — not quite as pale, but similar.
Hmm I really wanted Pink Rebel but now I’m not too sure. I have Benefit’s High Beam. Which do you think would be better as a cheek highlighter?
I like Pink Rebel just a smidgen more, but I like how golden it is. If you are cooler toned, you may prefer High Beam.
How do you think Pink Rebel compares to Benefit’s High Beam?
A little pinker, not quite as pale. They are similar, though.
How does Pink Rebel compare to Smashbox’s Illuminating Lotion “Flash” (I think that’s the name, the pink one). If I have the Smashbox one, should I skip Pink Rebel or are they different enough that it’s worth having both?
I don’t have Flash 🙁
wow, I almost never use highlighters but I love both of these! *drool*
This post has just solidified my thoughts about getting this!! I am a fairly pale asian girl- which do you think would look better on me? although i’m more inclined to want to get the pink rebel- i’m afraid that because that one is for more pinky undertones, i should get the sun rush!
Both would be pretty 🙂 I don’t think you could go wrong either way if you’re pale!
Hi christine i really want to get one of these which would be best foe NC15-NC20?
Sun Rush!
Is the pink rebel similar to benefits high beam? Is it worth getting if i already have high beam?
Do you use High Beam a lot? It’s similar, though Pink Rebel is pinker and has a little more gold in it.
I kind of want one, but I’m wondering how fast they will sell out, because I need to make up my mind
Love your site! I’m super jealous of your makeup collection. Cant find Marine Life anywhere in New Jersey 🙁
Thanks, Lauren! Sorry you aren’t able to find Marine Life 🙁
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