Want quick, easy results? (MAC Mineralize Blush)

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Product:	MAC Mineralize Blush
Date:	28/12/08 (259 review reads)
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Advantages: Soft, buildable formulas. Easy to apply. Mimics professional results.

Disadvantages: Small colour selection.

A sweep of blush across your cheeks followed by a light dusting of highlighter is the easiest way to achieve a healthy, flushed and glowing face. For some, this technique can take a while to master - Which highlighter shade matches my blush? How can I make sure the two products are blended together well enough? For those still practicing, or simply low on time, MAC's "Mineralize Blushes" are here to lend a hand. With one quick stroke your cheeks are perfectly enhanced with a shade thats foolproof and perfect for your skintone.

The "Mineralize Blushes" are mineral packed powders which are baked to create a concentrated, yet lightweight application. They have a soft, buildable texture which can be easily layered to create your desired effect / coverage. Binded into the blush shade are coordinating pearl pigments which act as a subtle highlight, giving the skin a gorgeous but natural glow.
This product is packaged in a small, black, flip top-pot with a clear window on the top which allows easy viewing when finding / choosing your shade. MAC currently sell six shades (though there were more, which have since been discontinued), which are as follows -

"Dainty" - A pale, golden pink with a soft gold pearl. Perfect for paler skins, or those wanting a natural hint of fleshtone colour.

"Gentle" - Soft raspberry shot through with gold. One of the boldest shades currently available, but still completely wearable. Perfect for any skintones.

"Gleeful" - A deep, blue based pink with gold pearl. Although dark in the pan, once applied this blends into a natural, rosey flush of colour that suits many skintones, especially those cool toned.

"Love Joy" - Warm, medium brown / terracotta shade that works well as a natural, nude blush for darker skin. Shot through with gold pearl to highlight.

"Love Thing" - A dark plum shade that leans toward burgandy. Again, suitable for most, but needs a lot of blending / buffing when used on pale skin.

"Warm Soul" - Mid tone nude beige shade with gold pearl. Perfect for fairer skintones. Gives a great sculpted / professional effect.

Depending on how heavily you apply these blushes, they will all work on most skintones. It's easier to add more so use a light hand to begin with, since they are surprisingly pigmented!
At £15.00 each, they last me a very long time even when used everday. Great value in my opinion and I just wish MAC would release some new shades!

To apply I use a densely packed brush, using short circular motions to buff the colour right into the skin. The MAC #181 small kabuki or #109 round blusher brush work best for this in my opinion. I apply from my hairline, down my cheekbones then onto the apples of the cheeks. Although the flatter, traditional shaped blush brushes will work too, the colour will apply sheerer and may need a few more layers.
I love the finish these blushes give me. A soft, diffused glow that almost looks like it's coming from 'within'. Much easier / quicker than having to use two or three different products.

Overall, I'd recommend the "Mineralize Blushes" to anyone who wants a quick, simple way to achieve professional looking results. Great for learners or more advanced users alike, a 'must have' product for your makeup bag!

Summary: MAC does it again! A+