Good morning, readers! Today we begin a project which I am so excited to get off the ground: a systematic swatchanalysis of MAC’s permanent and pro blush shades.
One note, before we begin, about swatching methodology. There are pros and cons to every approach. I use triangle sponges and swatch blushes heavily, (1) because I think that a more… realistic application might not adequately illustrate the differences between similar shades, and (2) because I think it’s valuable to know the intensity each blush is capable of. All of these shades are buildable. I use the swatches to find colors I’ll like, knowing that they will be more natural on my cheeks.
MAC’s potted blushes are $18.50; the pans are $15.50. To buy a pro shade, you can visit a pro store, or call 1-800-387-6707.
Style is a warm (peachy) pink with a soft golden sheen. Peaches is matte peach. Burnt Pepper (a pro shade) is matte desert red. Devil is bright orange-red with tiny silver sparkles.
MAC Blush: Style, Peaches, Burnt Pepper, Devil
>Style is really gorgeous
>Thank you for doing this!
>I LOVE matte finish blushes, so this is going to be so helpful!! Thank you!!
>thanks for the swatches…it helps a lot
>Style is one of my absolute favorites! SO glad I swapped for it!
>Oh yay, I was so hoping you would do this one day!
Peaches looks great!
>Style kind of looks like NARS Orgasm or UD's Score! Never realised it existed. Thanks for the swatches!
>oh I'm so excited!! I love blushes and this will be very helpful! thank you very much!
>Yipee! Thanks for all your swatches, Karla ~ you are wonderful and we love you for it
>Thanks, thanks, and thanks for this swatches. Very helpful!!!
I would love you to do Amour swatch by Nars!!! It´s the only one left. If you could…
Thank you.
>I love a bright red blush. I badly want devil but I don't live near a pro store and don't want to go through the hassle of ordering it over the phone.
I live close to a costume shop and buy Ben Nye blushes and shadows when I need a "bright color" fix. I wish I could see them next to each other to compare.
>Can I just say that under Devil I thought it said "Pro, SATAN." Tee hee!
Thanks for the swatches, Karla!
>hahaaa to what sarah said very funny
style looks really nice.