Wednesday, February 08, 2012

MAC: Fresh Honey Mineralized Blush: Review & Swatch

MAC's Naturally Collection was released in early January and featured 3 mineralized blushes as well 2 mineralized skin finishes (re-promotes) among other products.  The 3 blushes released were Fresh Honey, Subtle Breeze and Early Morning.  I was so tempted to buy all 3 blushes and both MSF, but I restrained myself and picked up just Fresh Honey.



This blush is definitely 'natural'.  A perfectly light and easy to wear blush, Fresh Honey is a warm apricot. I would say the finish it gives is satin - almost matte - and very glowy and natural.  What I love about this shade is that it is pigmented and buildable (reminding me a lot of my Tarte Amazonian  Clay Blushes in pigmentation.)  

Generally, Mineralized Blushes by MAC are shimmery and hard to wear for me - more along the lines of a MSF than a regular blush.  As you know, my oily-combo skin creates enough shine of its own, so I don't like adding unnecessary shine to my face when I don't need to.  

The blush itself is 3.2g or 0.10oz (made in Italy).  I personally like to apply this blush with either my Ecotools Blush Brush from the apples of my cheeks and working upwards towards my temples.  It is a very natural colour that compliments my yellow/gold undertones nicely.  I'm just a little sad that I didn't pick up Subtle Breeze which is a warm pink.  However, Fresh Honey and Early Morning (a burnt coral) are probably the most unique.  I am extremely happy with this shade though and have been wearing it almost every day for the past 2 weeks.  
natural light
The swatch above was done in natural lighting and is medium-to-heavy.  I took a finger, rubbed it around a bit, then swatches what I needed in a few swipes.  I would definitely go easy on first application as they are surprisingly pigmented.  It wears for about 5 - 7 hours depending on how oily my face is, but would probably last longer on dry to normal skin types.  I'd highly recommend this if you are on the hunt for a new neutral and natural blush.  I am in love.  Great colour, Amazing quality.  This is a hit!

Did you pick up anything from the Naturally Collection? If not, what's your favourite 'natural' blush?

xo, Chanel


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