the best mineral blush i've ever tried! (MAC Mineralize Blush)

Member Name: princesshotpants

Product:	MAC Mineralize Blush
Date:	30/11/08 (927 review reads)
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Advantages: light and smooth texture, doesn't cake or streak, beautiful colours, gives a pretty glow

Disadvantages: none

MAC mineralize blush first came out a little while ago as part of a limited edition collection but since they've discovered that their mineral range has become so popular, they've decided to make their mineralize blush range permanent and have chosen 6 of the most popular colours to be part of the permanent collection.

These mineral blushes are available from any MAC store on the high street and online at maccosmetics.co.uk. They currently retail for £15.00, which is quite reasonable in my opinion, as the quality is excellent and the colours are so vibrant, a little goes a long way.

These blushes come in little round black compacts with a clear cut out plastic bit on the lid with the MAC logo on it, this makes it easier to see the colour. I've got so many colours, so this is very handy.

The colours range from neutrals, to plums, pinks, peach... There's bound to be at least one to suit anyone looking for a mineral blush.

The blushes are dome shaped and have been baked into the pot, so you won't be able to depot these and put them in a blush palette, as they have no pan to grab on to.
The powder is very fine, which makes it easy to buff into the skin, which gives a beautiful, natural glow and doesn't look chalky or cakey at all.

Whilst the powder is very fine, it won't fly all over the place and onto your clothes and surrounding material, unlike other mineral blush and powders I've tried.

The best tool for this blush is a kabuki brush (I bought the MAC mini kabuki but I think this is also limited edition) or any good blush/ contour brush or even duo fibre brush.

Bare in mind that these colours are very vibrant and to apply a little at a time. You can always layer more colour on but removing colour is more tricky than just adding some more.

My favourite shades are warm soul (a beige/ golden colour) and gentle (a raspberry pink with gold pearl). These two shades are part of the permanent collection. I'm so sad that I missed out on the other shades but they're bound to create some more in future collections, or even add to the permanent range.

These are excellent blushes, as they feel light, stay put for a very long time, wont' cake or crease or grab onto dry skin and can be worn with or without foundation. They give a petty glow to the skin and look very natural (or even dramatic, depending how much you apply and what effect you're after).
I think they're excellent value for money, will last a long time and won't make you break out.

Summary: a very wearable, light and good value for money blush