I'm not much of a blush wearer, so i initially got this and Redhead in the 2012 Naturally Collection repromote (sadly they didn't include Brunette) just because they're so beautiful to look at. My skin is fair and neutral with a slight leaning to warm, so i thought Redhead, which is peachy, would be better on me. But Blonde has become my go-to blush... i think it may be my HG!
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Each dome of this mineralize powder is not really gradated, but has 4 bars of rather shiny, closely related colors, ranging from light to medium. Blonde is a collection of warm-ish pinks, which i think would work fine on cool-toned skin, as well as warm. The powder can be frosty if applied heavily. I put it along my cheek bone - never the apple of my cheek - and use a light hand to get a lovely pink with a slight shimmery highlight, which looks great with my dewy-finish foundation.
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This product is quite versatile. The colors can be, i think are meant to be, swirled together for a complex color. Or use more from one side or the other, or even the middle, for a customized color. Or even use the darker gradient as blush and the lighter one as highlighter.
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The powder dome looks pretty big and i don't wear blush every day, so i hope this will last me until MAC decides to repromote it again - at least i sure hope they will, because this blush-highlighter is just gorgeous!

This is a gorgeous skinfinish highligher/blush. It has a gorgeous shimmer to it, I wouldn't suggest using too much of it as it can be too shimmery/shiny looking. This was about €25 (approx) in Ireland. This would be great with a tan, would highly recommend!

I bought this with redhead as this mineralize skinfinish intrigued me as well. There is a lot of hype around redhead, and personally I much prefer blonde! I'm NC20, with dark brown hair/eyes and this color is so pretty on my cheeks-- a nice flush. The redhead is more of a softer pinkish highlighter in my opinion and isn't as versatile. I should have bought backups of blonde! If you can still get ahold of it, go buy it! It is a fantastic mineralize skinfinish!

On my NC20 (yellow undertones) skin, MAC Blonde MSF shows up as a wonderful warm, shimmery pink. I use the darker gradient as a blush and the lighter gradient as a highlight. The combination creates the sweetest, glowy flush for me. Yes, it can be a little glittery because of all the shimmers, so I definitely recommend you steer clear of this if you have any fine lines, wrinkles, or enlarged pores. I also don't recommend you putting this on the apples of your cheeks - just sweep it along your cheekbones toward your temples and you should be fine.

The only downside to this blush for me is that it does not last very long on my combination skin (oily t-zone, dry cheeks) skin. I can maybe get 5-6 hours of wear with it but no more than that. And reapplication is a concern since it'll just add more shimmer particles onto my face. Other than that, this is my go-to blush for a glowy, everyday look. Not perfect for a whole work day, but perfect for errands or just going out to brunch. This blush will be absolutely lovely in the springtime and summertime.

I have Blonde and it is so pretty as a blush! It's shimmery, sheer, and beautiful! It's very natural looking and effortless. I used to be so afraid of shimmery blushes because of my combination/oily skin and now I have realized how much more natural and glowy a shimmery blush makes my complexion look!

works as a gorgeous blush & highlighter in one on my nc40 skin. i thought it would have been too icy but it looks like a rosy light pink on. snagged this from the naturally collection and it was the last one at that store so very happy i got it! im in love with it - probably my new favourite msf (more than perfect topping, petticoat and redhead)
*edit*-just came back to rave...perfect pink glow! i literally can't stop staring at myself when i wear this. Fave at the moment, wish I bought a back-up continued >>

This is one of the best MAC products I own. I love the versatility; I can choose between shimmer or a subtle colour on my cheeks. I can wear this as an eyeshadow, or mix with a little Vaseline to create a new lip colour. I love the delicate pink flush of colour, and now that I've gone blonde again it works really well with my complexion. Shame it's been discontinued; I can only hope MAC repromote this in another collection sometime.

OK, so I use this product alot differently than most people i guess, i use this as a highliter or with a really light hand as an all over face powder. As an all over powder it gives me the perfect rosy, dewey glow. And at night i spray a little fix+ on my brush and use it as a highliter and even put a little on my collar bones and chest. Just a beautiful multiuse product that im glad i picked up

My everyday go to blush! A friend gave me this and I love it! It can be sheer or layered, perfect highlighter aswell! Sad that its D/ced.

Very pretty cool pink MSF. I am fair/cool and find many blushes look too dark and harsh on me. This MSF fits the bill and gives me a soft, pale pink flush of color. I do like a bit of shimmer/highlight which Blonde has in spades so I am careful not to overdo it. I found this gem on ebay from a reputable seller after unsuccessfully searching discount cosmetic outlets online.

By far my favorite MSF.
I have light, warm toned skin, and surprisingly, this looks awesome as a blush or highlight. I found it at a CCO after passing it up when it came out with BBR collection, and I'm so glad I did! It's one of the gradient MSFs, but the stripes aren't too much different in color. Each one gives a light rosy pink color. I like this one because it can be used as a blush or highlight, and it's not glitter city like some of them tend to be.
Love it!

I got this in a swap from a very kind swapper and I love this! It's a two in one highlighter and blush. The pictures don't do it justice. If you love light pinks this is a must have! I have auburn color hair, brown eyes and nw30 skintone and it worked great for me.

I love blonde msf! It is my first mineralized skinfinish and it is so pretty! I have fair sking and I use the darker side first and then go over it with the lighter side and it gives me the prettiest pink flush. I found this at my cco and i'm so glad I picked it up.

This is a very pretty color and the formula is soft and smooth.....but it didnt work for my skintone. For reference I am a MAC NC44 tone and on my this was very icy pink. It has an icy, bluish pink undertone that didnt look that great on me.
I imagine that the lighter gals would love it as its a very soft pink. I have the other two MSFs from this collection and wanted to get this one to make it complete. Glad I was able to try it first

RIS and its lovely! Its way more pigmented than I thought it would be,infact I used it as a blush this morning and the color is still there now.I passed on these when they first came out,now I'd like to try the other two as way.

Blonde MSF is super pretty, applies great on the skin, but it fades quickly. I know others had this problem with Blonde, and not with the other BBR MSFs. I always set my face makeup with translucent powder, but no matter what, it fades within a couple hours. Very odd. :/

Compliments galore everytime I wear this! It is simply beautiful and not too glittery. I apply as a blush or use the ligher side as a cheek highlighter. I use #187 brush for natural results or the #116 for a little more color..

This stuff is beautiful! I have it in "Blonde" and it goes so great with my blonde hair and light skin. I wear mineral foundation, and when I put this on over it, my cheeks and temples and this amazing pinky glow. Soo pretty. It also doesn;t make you break out, or look shiny. I also like how the colors go from light to dark, so you can adjust you shade.

I really love this MSF. It is a perfect light blush on my fair skin. It looks like it would be really shimmery, but it doesn't look like a glitter explosion when it's on like some MSFs can. It is very wearable and just leaves a beautiful color with a bit of sheen. This is among my top blushes right along with NARS Orgasm.

This is seriously my favorite MSF! I love it soso much, it's not even a close call - Blonde just completely wins. It adds such a lovely light pink glow to my cheeks. Very buildable color; I can use it just to highlight or I can use it alone and it looks perfect. Beautiful and subtle. Wonderful product, most definitely cannot live without it. I should probably buy a million and one backups.