Hi Lovelies, so not long ago I decided I'd purchase my first MAC product. Living in Somerset means it's harder to get my hands on MAC, my nearest MAC counter is 40 minutes away on a train. My local Debenhams is useless for higher end brands. It was when I came across this new site Cosmetics 2 Order that I decided I would give in and actually order MAC online, as it was discounted and 100% genuine. If I didn't like it, I hadn't paid the full price. Eventually after deciding not to order the 4 items I had my eye on and just try one for now, I picked Pinch Me, a Sheer Tone Blush from MAC, for £9.99 & £1.99 postage. Usually £17.
Personally, I don't see the hype of the MAC packaging that many do. Yes, the packaging is classic, but it's still made of cheap, plain plastic like most drugstore products. However, this survived it's journey by Royal Mail, who I thought would have delivered it smashed into a million pieces. And it's survived a few drops by myself. It's also Back 2 MAC. Though being a blush, I'm sure this will last me forever. Especially as you get 6g of product, double of most MAC blushers. The amount of product was what attracted me to the Sheer Tone blushers.
The shade is a lot different to the photo on the website, however I did google this shade to find swatches, best bit about blogging if you ask me. I love coral or dusky/dirty rose blushes. Pinch Me is definitely a dirty rose with a hint of coral in there, perfect for my pale skin. I apply with my Sigma F15, which applies and blends this blush smoothly. I love that Sheer Tones (one of the lightest pigmentation's) give you a natural look and can be built up. This shade would personally suit most skin tones. I'll be ordering more MAC blushers soon.
Leave any recommendations for pale skin tones in the comments, MAC's got me hooked. Are you a fan of this blush?
this is such a pretty colour!
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It really is, I was worried at first but it looks amazing on :D
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Never tried a MAC blush but I have a couple of colours similar to that. Love it!
ReplyDeleteOo let me know the dupes :D The sites great for trying them at drug store price!
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I haven't tried Pinch Me yet but am a huge fan of Tenderling from the same collection, perfect for pale kids like us :) Pinch O'Peach is supposedly very nice but is sold out online :/
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Haha! I've read about pinch o peach! It looks lovely, going to have a search for it tonight! I'll check out tenderling too, thanks lovely!
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It really is!
ReplyDeleteI have Pinch Me and I'm sure it's more red for me :S Perhaps they've changed the formula slightly x
ReplyDeleteBlushers vary a little on every skin tone :D So it's no doubt that! :)
DeleteIf you like peachy/pink blushers Melba is a good blush to try!xo
ReplyDeleteI'll have a look! Thanks lovely :D
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Just order the Mac mineralize blush - Dainty. Thank you for the site!
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That's what I'm eyeing up on there too! :)
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I am MAC obsessed at the moment, I agree though the packaging isn't anything special!! I'm currently using MAC Breezy blush and love it, also just ordered a few more lippies haha!!
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Haha, I'm heading that way! I'm heading onto lipsticks!
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I love MAC blushes (they're seriously addictive!) though it's their mineralize blushes that really have me hooked. I'd seriously recommend Dainty. I'm also very pale but I could wear that shade every day and it would suit any look or outfit I had!
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They are! But they're a good investment ;) I've heard loads about Dainty! Think I'm going to! :)
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I love MAC blushes and the mineralize ones are really addictive! Give Gentle a try, they're expensive but i could wear that blush every day for a year and not get bored of it! xxx
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ReplyDeleteIt's worth a try with this site! :D
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Hello! It's good to know other blogs via Twitter (#bbloggers) so here I'm! This blush is gorgeous, it reminds me to NARS's Dolce Vita. Good choice!
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It is :) Found so many great blogs, I'll have to have a watch on Buyapowa see if that crops uo!
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Lovely colour. My fave tho is Melba, a really subtle peachy colour. I used to live in Dame which is a lighter version of Well Dressed (which I need in my life) x
ReplyDeleteYes, people are telling me try melba, I'll look into it :D
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I know, the packaging is nothing special! I like Mac blushes but they are quite expensive, so I may try the Topshop blushes next!
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Yeah, I never get the fuss of it, I think the blushes are better to buy than a foundation! Last longer, never get to see the topshop blushes in person, my store doesn't stock them!
DeleteReally like that shade, I'll have to check that site out!
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They have so many shades! :)
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A lovely shade, not too over powering red/pink!
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It's perfect for pales :)
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Its a long slipperly slope now lucy :p
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Haha, you'll be sending me mac rehab soon then as well as the no7 vouchers ;)
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nice colour lucy! i think i will buy it too......
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Gorgeous isn't it! It's so worth it at that price ;)
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Hello Lucy, you could try MAC Blushbaby, good for fair to medium tones! x
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I have peachykeen and margin.
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Great blog!
I'll have a read thankyou! :)
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