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| MAC Pink Buttercream Pearlmatte Face Powder |
Sometimes you just need a treat...and MAC is there for you, boo, with twenty four gorgeous, calorie-free options! MAC's Baking Beauties collection for Summer 2013 (available now) is a color collection inspired by the artistry of cake decoration. The collection consists of 2 Loose Glitter Pigments, 5 Pro Longwear Paint Pots, 1 Haute and Naughty Mascara, 4 Lipsticks, 5 Mineralize Tinted Lip Balms, 1 Lustre Drops liquid bronzer, 2 brushes, 3 Nail Lacquers, and 2 Pearlmatte Face Powders.
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| MAC Summer 2013 Baking Beauties Collection |
The Pearlmattes were the two decadent items that made their way home with me, and today I'll be reviewing Pink Buttercream {
Click here to see my In for a Treat review}.
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| MAC Pink Buttercream Pearlmatte Face Powder |
I've only just discovered the magic of
Pearlmattes during the Archie's Girls collection released earlier this year. Depending on which shade you choose and the tone of your skin, these can be used as a highlighter, blush, or an all-over face powder to give you a glow. Pearlmattes are not a permanent member of MAC's line, but they often pop up in limited edition collections and sell out fast!
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| MAC Pink Buttercream Pearlmatte Face Powder |
Pink Buttercream, $30.00 USD for 0.42 oz, is described as a "light silvery pink base with dark pink flowers and periwinkle leaves." The flowers and leaves are stamped into the powder and go all the way through, while the opalescent white border is an overspray that disappears completely after the first or second use.
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| MAC Pink Buttercream Pearlmatte Face Powder |
I personally prefer the powder without the white border. The first time I used it, the white shimmer overpowered the delicate pink powder and gave my skin an almost frosted finish. Once the white border wore off after the second use, the powder became a lot more user-friendly in terms of a flattering color on my skin. The result is a very light pink with a sheen finish that gives my NW 20 skin a soft glow.
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| MAC Pink Buttercream Pearlmatte Face Powder (NW 20 skin) |
Some feel that Pink Buttercream is too light/cool for most skin tones but as a light-medium girl with neutral undertones, I think the coolness of the powder brings a little something fun to the table. I also think it would look beautiful on darker skin as a highlighter.
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| MAC Pink Buttercream Pearlmatte Face Powder |
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| MAC Pink Buttercream Pearlmatte Face Powder |
Everyone is different, so I'd definitely recommend checking this powder out in person at a MAC counter near you if you're not sure how it will look on you. You could also find a blogger with a similar skin tone to you if you don't have a MAC counter in your area. I've tried to do the work for you, but I wasn't able to find anyone with Medium Dark to Deep Dark skin that's reviewed this product. If you know of someone, let me know in the comments so I can add a link to their post!
Jessica / Beautezine - Fair / Light
Christine / Temptalia - Medium
Karen / Makeup & Beauty Blog - Warm Tan
This is limited edition, so if you want to frost your vanity table with Pink Buttercream, get it soon before it disappears from counters and MAC.com!
My Rating: A
Where to Buy:
MAC
Oh yay, glad to hear you are happy with your purchase! I don't think I've tried a Pearlmatte, and I didn't really pay attention to this particular collection because I thought most shades would look too pastel and chalky on me. It definitely works well for your skin tone though!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sunny! This was a very cool-toned collection, for sure. I think if they'd included a warmer-toned lipstick or balm, they would have reached more peeps! I think you actually might like the other Pearlmatte offered in this collection (In for a Treat) b/c it's warmer. I can't resist a Pearlmatte so I caved and bought it. Review coming in a couple of days - today it was dark and rainy so not ideal for pics! :)
ReplyDeleteThe pattern is so puuuurty :-) Also (off topic), I love how you highlighted the inner half of your lower lash line, it really makes your eyes pop! Not literally of course. That would hurt. And be kind of gross.
ReplyDeleteLOL @ "Not literally"! :D Thanks so much! I used a light blue shimmery Maybelline eyeshadow for the eye "pop" highlight!
ReplyDeleteThis is the most gorgeous face poweder I have ever come across, it makes me want it so badly! Looks gorgeous on you too! xo
ReplyDeleteHannah xo | Glitter And Sparkle
Thanks you so much, Hannah! :D MAC hit it out of the park with these from a design standpoint! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI like this one better on you! So pretty! Ok, maybe I WILL check these out haha!
ReplyDeleteHa ha! I think you might have to, Tracy! ;)
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