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MAC Wrapped Candy Extra Dimension Blushes Reviews, Photos, Swatches

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Christine | Updated: 1/09/18January 09, 2018

Wrapped Candy

MAC Wrapped Candy Extra Dimension Blush ($28.00 for 0.15 oz.) is rich, medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and cooler, violet and pink pearl. It was richly pigmented, and a little went a long way, but the soft, blendable consistency made it easier to control and work with on the cheeks–essential characteristics for something darker and pigmented. As I blended out the powder, it became more luminous and the cooler shimmer made it read cooler than it looked in the pan. The blush started to fade after ten hours of wear.

The Extra Dimension Blush formula is supposed to have “long-wearing colour with prismatic reflections” that wears for “10 hours.” The formula is typically very pigmented with a soft, smooth texture that’s firmer in the pan but not difficult to use–I had no issues grabbing color with even my softest brushes–and has no dustiness or powderiness in the pan. The blushes are usually blendable with a luminous glow on the cheeks that did not emphasize my skin’s natural texture. With MAC’s newly-added permanent shades, the wear time has ranged from eight to ten hours.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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MAC Under My Plum (LE, $31.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Fire Fury (P, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Bordeaux Brat (P, $25.00) (90% similar).
ColourPop Just Rosy (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
IT Cosmetics Radiant in Rose (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
IT Cosmetics Magical in Mauve (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Sleek MakeUP Pomegranate (P, $6.99) is warmer (90% similar).
theBalm Pinstripe (P, $22.00) is warmer (85% similar).
KIKO 104 Pastel Pink (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Laura Geller Plumberry (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$31.00/0.14 oz. - $221.43 Per Ounce

The Extra Dimension Blush formula is supposed to have “long-wearing colour with prismatic reflections” that wears for “10 hours.” The formula is typically very pigmented with a soft, smooth texture that’s firmer in the pan but not difficult to use–I had no issues grabbing color with even my softest brushes–and has no dustiness or powderiness in the pan. The blushes are usually blendable with a luminous glow on the cheeks that did not emphasize my skin’s natural texture. With MAC’s newly-added permanent shades, the wear time has ranged from eight to ten hours.

Browse all of our MAC Extra Dimension Blush swatches.

Wrapped Candy

PPermanent. $31.00.

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MAC Wrapped Candy Extra Dimension Blush

Makeup Look

On face:

Dior Star Foundation
Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder

On eyes:

Personal Identity Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Roach 24/7 Eye Pencil

On lips:

Estee Lauder Naked Truth Hi-Lustre Lipstick

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Deborah S.

Lightest, Neutral, slight pink undertones. Dry skin.

Gosh, these are all so beautiful. I don’t know how I will limit myself to just 2 or 3. This looks amazing on you, Christine. I love a blush that incorporates a little luminosity to the skin and doesn’t emphasize my skins natural texture.

Christine

Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

Aw, thank you, Deborah!

Katherine T.

Wrapped Candy is better than candy 🙂

Christine

Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

Hahaha!

Nyx

This blush is gorgeous! I see it in my future.

Christine

Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

It is a beauty!

Maggie

Light Plus, Neutral undertones. Combination skin.

WOW!!! Beautiful!

Christine

Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

Agreed!

Mariella

Very Light, Pink undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

This is one of the ones I really want to get (along with Into the Pink and one other one – I forget the name now and will have to look it up). SO gorgeous. I’m just waiting for my local MAC to restock this beauty.

Christine

Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

I hope your MAC gets more stock soon!

Nancy T

Medium, Olive, neutral undertones. Combination skin.

What a beautiful shade this one is! Funny how I’ve got some of its dupes on my crazy long WL, ie; Sleek Pomegranate and LG Plumberry, so I must really love this particular shade.

Christine

Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

The question is how often do you wear this type of shade 😉

Nancy T

So far, I don’t even have anything that’s an all-in-one, just ones on my WL. But; I do wear UD Bittersweet with CP Sticky Sweet over it quite often in an effort to get that sort of shade!

Shannon. N

Light Plus, Yellow, strong yellow undertones. Dry skin.

This is the review i’v been waiting for!! 😀

I think I’ll get this one, as I own nothing like it!!!

Christine

Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

Woohoo!

kjh

Doubt I can resist this, esp as my dupes are pretty dissimilar. Thought I could go for more midrange, but the more intense shades are ‘funner.’ Lots out from MAC that appeals and is well reviewed. Once I started, this has been the most hauled spring of ever! Lots out there that isn’t warm pink or coral…. Despite substantial first blood damage at S today, might just have to visit MAC. Although, to be honest, the website gives me no idea of the true colors. Why, Temptalia, of course. We all ARE really dependent on you. Thanks for all you do.

Christine

Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

They did some great colors – I was glad to see a mix of lighter and deeper hues!

xoxo

Isa

Very interesting colour! I like that it has 2 different colours of pearl.

Christine

Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

It is!

Erin

Lightest, Neutral undertones. Combination skin.

Very pretty! I don’t have anything like it!

Christine

Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

It is a stunning shade!

Monica

Deep Tan, Yellow, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

I’m loving the different shades in this line!

Christine

Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

Me too 😀

Wednesday

Light Plus, Neutral undertones. Dry skin.

Wow! I love the look of this one in pan. I think this could give me that burning cheek look as it has a bit too much depth for me for my tastes against my skin, but I think it looks freaking lovely on you.

Christine

Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

Thank you, Wendy! 😀

Betty

I love how it looks on you, a beautiful color and finish, but too intense for me.

Helene

Very Light, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Combination skin.

This seems to be a winning formuls, there are very few of the ones you have reviewed I don’t want. It’ll be really hard chosing just one or two.
This one is really just gorgeous.

Tammy Jones

This is beautiful! I wish I could wear this shade!

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