Review: MAC Strobe & Beauty Powder Blush
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
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I was finally able to pick up a few items from the newest MAC collections, Strobe and Beauty Powder Blush.
Tinted Lip Conditioner Sticks
I got 2 in Strobe Kiss and Strobeblossom. Here's my first impression: I don't even think they're really tinted! I see the different color sticks, yet I see no color payoff. Yes, I'm aware they're only tinted but I don't even see tint. Not even slightly or little. I see shine, like I put on some balm or chapstick, but no color. I'm a bit disappointed, especially because the colors look gorgeous before applying.
Strobe Kiss is peachy pink shade, while Strobeblossom is bright pink. Despite the lack of color, they apply smooth and your lips definitely feel moisturized. I also like the fact they have SPF 15. And is it just me or do they have a vanilla-ish cookie scent? Regardless, I like the scent and I think they are great for everyday protection or as a base to some lipstick or gloss. Overall, I really like the product. The only downside for me is the price tag. At $14.50 a stick, I can name a handful of drugstore products that could do the same for less than half the price.
Beauty Powder Blushes
They come in 8 different shades. I bought Joyous and Shy Beauty. They're all beautiful, but I personally don't look good with plum, mauvey blushes so I avoided those. But, I highly recommend that you buy these in store and not online. I don't trust the swatches from the website. They give the impression they're all purple toned, when in reality they're not at all.
Joyous is a bright more pink than peach shade with a hint of gold pearl. It's pretty similar to the Fafi blush in Hipness shade. But I would say the Hipness is more peach than pink, with no pearl. Shy Beauty is a flesh-tone pink with a hint of gold pearl. This shade reminds me of another Fafi product --the Iridescent Pressed Powder in Sassed-up. Shy Beauty is an intense version of Sassed-up without the chunky flecks of glitter. The Beauty Powder Blushes have a very silky, velvety, fine texture. They go on super smooth and the color payoff is fantastic. A little will giving you that nice flushing glowing. I am definitely going to get backups, because I adore these blushes. I was in a slight rush, so I only picked up those two and didn't thoroughly check out all the shades. I'm thinking I might also get True Romantic and Eversun.
Tinted Lip Conditioner Sticks
I got 2 in Strobe Kiss and Strobeblossom. Here's my first impression: I don't even think they're really tinted! I see the different color sticks, yet I see no color payoff. Yes, I'm aware they're only tinted but I don't even see tint. Not even slightly or little. I see shine, like I put on some balm or chapstick, but no color. I'm a bit disappointed, especially because the colors look gorgeous before applying.
Strobe Kiss is peachy pink shade, while Strobeblossom is bright pink. Despite the lack of color, they apply smooth and your lips definitely feel moisturized. I also like the fact they have SPF 15. And is it just me or do they have a vanilla-ish cookie scent? Regardless, I like the scent and I think they are great for everyday protection or as a base to some lipstick or gloss. Overall, I really like the product. The only downside for me is the price tag. At $14.50 a stick, I can name a handful of drugstore products that could do the same for less than half the price.
Beauty Powder Blushes
They come in 8 different shades. I bought Joyous and Shy Beauty. They're all beautiful, but I personally don't look good with plum, mauvey blushes so I avoided those. But, I highly recommend that you buy these in store and not online. I don't trust the swatches from the website. They give the impression they're all purple toned, when in reality they're not at all.
Joyous is a bright more pink than peach shade with a hint of gold pearl. It's pretty similar to the Fafi blush in Hipness shade. But I would say the Hipness is more peach than pink, with no pearl. Shy Beauty is a flesh-tone pink with a hint of gold pearl. This shade reminds me of another Fafi product --the Iridescent Pressed Powder in Sassed-up. Shy Beauty is an intense version of Sassed-up without the chunky flecks of glitter. The Beauty Powder Blushes have a very silky, velvety, fine texture. They go on super smooth and the color payoff is fantastic. A little will giving you that nice flushing glowing. I am definitely going to get backups, because I adore these blushes. I was in a slight rush, so I only picked up those two and didn't thoroughly check out all the shades. I'm thinking I might also get True Romantic and Eversun.
i got true romantic and it's gorgeous....really a romantic look like the name says...too bad these aren't a permanent item so we gotta get em while we can!
makeupbyrenren: I ended up purchasing True Romantic too! It IS really romantic! I know, I wish they were permanent. I feel like I need to get backups b/c I love them so much!
I really love Joyous!
Kisses from Brazil.