MAC Tryphaena and Cleopatra Pro Sculpting Creme Duo Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Tryphaena & Cleopatra Pro Sculpting Cream Duo
MAC Tryphaena & Cleopatra Pro Sculpting Cream Duo ($33.00 for TBA oz.) has a highlighter and contour in a cream formula. The formula felt denser and had less slip than MAC’s Cream Colour Bases, and they are consistent with previously-released Pro Sculpting Creams (I have a review for them from 2012). I found them easy to apply and blend out with fingertips or synthetic brushes, as the texture was creamy with enough color payoff to show up on the skin but wasn’t so dense as to become difficult to use. They lasted for seven to eight hours on me.
Climax is a very light, neutral-to-warm-toned white with faint shimmer. It had a creamy consistency that applied well, blended out nicely, and didn’t emphasize pores. Unless layered quite heavily, it ended up as a light highlighter–if you are a fan of high-sheen or metallic highlighters, this will fall short for you. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me before breaking down. Becca Pearl (DC, $38.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Gleam (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Stole the Show (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). YSL Lumiere Divine (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Starlight (DC, $28.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Catrice Champagne Campaign (P, $5.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). Cle de Peau Bal Masque (LE, $120.00)(95% similar). Chanel Camelia de Plumes (LE, $76.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dior Glowing Pink (001) (LE, $58.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Hi-Sequincy (LE, $37.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Strobe Light (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Too Faced Blinded by the Light (P, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Worth the Wait (LE, $49.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Auric Morganite 2.0 (P, $45.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Natasha Denona Light (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Duo N. 02 (Top) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Starlight (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Becca Pearl (P, $38.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Fair (1) (P, $44.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Glossier Quartz (P, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Crevasse is a medium, taupe-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a natural finish. It had mostly opaque coverage, which was easily applied with a lighter hand or intensified with a denser brush or heavier hand. The texture was forgiving and easy to work with, and I had no trouble blending the color out on my skin. I’m about NC25 in MAC terminology, and it shows up on me, but I suspect that medium-dark and deeper skin tones will not find this to show up well on them. The sculpting shade lasted for eight hours on me. Kevyn Aucoin Medium (P, $44.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Contour Soft (Tarteist) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Medium Cocoa (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Zoeva Heavy Crown (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Taupe (P, $24.00) is warmer (95% similar). Smashbox Contour (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Amber (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Tryphaena and Cleopatra
LELimited Edition. $33.00.
Climax
LELimited Edition.
Crevasse
LELimited Edition.
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MAC Tryphaena & Cleopatra Pro Sculpting Cream Duo
MAC Tryphaena & Cleopatra Pro Sculpting Cream Duo
MAC Tryphaena & Cleopatra Pro Sculpting Cream Duo
MAC Tryphaena & Cleopatra Pro Sculpting Cream Duo
MAC Tryphaena & Cleopatra Pro Sculpting Cream Duo
MAC Tryphaena & Cleopatra Pro Sculpting Cream Duo
MAC Tryphaena & Cleopatra Pro Sculpting Cream Duo
MAC Tryphaena & Cleopatra Pro Sculpting Cream Duo
MAC Tryphaena & Cleopatra Pro Sculpting Cream Duo
Wow. This makeup look is absolutely stunning. I fell speechless for a couple of seconds there Christine! That eyeshadow quad on your eyes look lovely! x
Livia x
Thanks, Livia!
I think it would lean a little warm for me.
Possibly – I find that these types of colors look cooler applied than swatched, not sure why!
I had the same reaction to the MUFE Light cream palette contour. It looked hella warm in a swatch on my pale skin but blended out works…. like magic….
Not good shades for me but I had to say that I love you eye look!
Thanks, Michele!
I’m guessing this was inspired by the Ton Form cream highlight/contour duos. If you have those it would be great to see a comparison!
Maybe! MAC has had sculpting/highlighting powder duos for a long time, and their cream formula came out in 2012 originally (but not in duo form). I haven’t tried Tom Ford’s — so sorry!
I thought the SAME, looks similar to the TF – and since they both fall under the Estee Lauder umbrella one has to wonder… Do you think you could review the Tom Ford duos soon? I’m a makeup artist and it’s just one of those products i see mentioned time and time again, I see it when I assist other artists, as well as backstage (they sneak it in) at the shows and they all SWEAR by it. I tried it when it launched and I think i perhaps couldn’t get 100% used to the texture – and i thought the shade I tried, Intensity one, leaned QUITE warm for a true contour… don’t know, i’d love to hear your opinion and or advice 🙂
Longtime fan, lots of love!
I don’t have it at this time, but I’ll definitely keep it in mind if I am looking for something new to review! 🙂 Thank you!
Still too warm for me but that shader is much more taupe than many others out there. I approve.
True!
The colors look very wearable -the highlighter is subtle, the contour doesn’t look too warm or orange. And love your makeup look here!! It’s really amazing how you can take a mediocre quad like MAC Pillars and turn it into a stunning eye look. And with the sepia tones, the whole look has a 1920’s hollywood glamour feel to it
I think it’s the first time I’ve ever worn this type of color together on lips/face/cheeks!
Hurray!!! Now this thing I need, legitimately. Finally, a light cream contour shade that can work with liquid foundations. I’m so over scraping the layers from Next to Skin. I wish more companies would come up with creams. Hope this one sets and not moves around all over the face like Casual Colour.
Yayyy! 🙂
Oooh!!! I am LOVING the whole entire sepia theme going on in your look! Don’t think I can pull off a sepia type of look so effortlessly myself, though. Not so easy at NC37-40 or Tarte Medium Honey!?
You say effortlessly, but it was an interesting tone to wear for me, lol!
Probably!!! Not everyday does one have an entire antiqued photo look going on, but you rocked it!
This actually looks like a nice set. It’s good to see a cooler cast to the contour. I don’t get along with cream contouring products, though.
I found it more forgiving than some, but I tend to prefer powder contours as well!
Holeee that OCC soy latte lip tar looks so great on you! Your whole look is spot on.
I really like this contour colour. It doesn’t look orange whatseover…and it’s a cream! Scream! I may have to grab this duo. I’ve been dwelling lately on the ABH kit in cream as well though.
I haven’t tried the ABH Creams, though I remember hearing they weren’t so blendable initially (not sure if they’ve improved)!
And to think, I didn’t even plan on it all going together so much as Soy Latte was the lightest color to swatch that day, LOL!
Well, It worked out beautifully~ Love when that happens 😀
Yeah, I’ve done further research on the ABH and I think it is a complete pass. It is not recommended for drier skin due to issues you mentioned and I’m definitely dry in fall/winter at this point. So pass.
Any ideas when this product release with MAC? Or is it TBA?? Part of a collection? Couldn’t find it on-line last night under regular or pro products.
May 26th online! 🙂 Part of the Brant Brothers collab!
It’s not as warm as I expected, but it might be a tad too yellow for my skintone. A cream contour would be nice since I rarely have time for foundation these days, though.
I’m surprised MAC doesn’t have the full line in their permanent range!
I LOVE this makeup look!!
Thanks, Kira!
Beautiful look! I love the combination of eyes and contour. L.com
Thank you!
Impressed with this, looks really smooth and blendable. And I love your sepia look! BTW there’s a small spelling error in the picture captions where it says Tryphaena and Cleopatra.
Fixed, thank you!
The look you created with this is just perfect! The duo looks beautiful on you and I’m loving the eye and lip combo too. You nailed this!
Thanks, Fancie!
LOVE this makeup look!!!!
Thank you, Elle!
You should always contour. It really sculpts your face.
To each their own 🙂 When it comes to makeup, people should do what they enjoy and feel good wearing!
But it looks really fabulous on you 😉
I would really love to have this, the colours are perfect and I have never wanted to commit to a whole cream contour/highlight kit.. duo sounds great! I hope I can find a store in Canada that is carrying this collection.
Fingers crossed!
Was really hoping this light shade was going to be similar to Accentuage from the original pro sculpting creams. Still sad they didn’t make those permanent!
*accentuate
So weird to me that they aren’t permanent!
Thanks so much for your review on this product. I’ve been wanting to purchase this myself and this review has helped me decide wether to buy it! P.s your makeup looks amazing! very inspiring!
Thank you, Charmaine!