MAC • Matte Blush - Blunt • Blush

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bombfrostings on 6/13/2011 9:28:00 PM more reviews by bombfrostings

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I HOARD this blush. It's my every day contour. Such a gorgeous blush, simple packaging. It's never failed me. And it blends like a dream!

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SunsetGlow on 5/2/2011 10:34:00 AM more reviews by SunsetGlow

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Tan   Hair: Other   Eyes: Blue    

This was my first MAC blush. It lasted me forever since it's so pigmented. It's a matte chocolate brown with no strong golden/yellow undertones. MAC call's it a muted golden brown and that perfectly describes it. It's the perfect shade for making cheekbones pop.

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*TOP REVIEWER* glossyxlipz on 3/29/2011 9:32:00 PM more reviews by glossyxlipz

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Dark, Warm   Hair: Brown, Relaxed, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I was afraid of this color at first as its a very brown and intense color. But it works out great as a contour. I know others have experienced it looking too reddish but I don't feel this is the case for me. For reference I am NC45,

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ashleyaneiros on 2/20/2011 2:25:00 AM more reviews by ashleyaneiros

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

starts off brown.. but with an hour or two it hanges to a blotchy redish color.. not good for a contour ill tell you that.

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*TOP REVIEWER* esmeralda1977 on 2/11/2011 11:45:00 AM more reviews by esmeralda1977

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I love Kandee Johnsons videos! She's so knowledgeable and the looks she creates are awesome. That's why I bought this contouring shade like so many others here on MUA.
Unfortunately, Blunt didn't really work for me. I find that the colour is VERY difficult to work with. It's a kind of dark brown with muddy/reddish/plum undertones which are obviously thought to imitate the appearance of a shadow which theoretically makes perfect sense . Yet, in reality this colour is a little too reddish for my NC20-25 skintone and it is SO difficult to blend this stuff in that I always end up wasting too much time with this product trying so hard to make it look right because the key to contouring is that the shade melts with the rest of your foundation, otherwise it will look so obvious and not elegant at all. I can make it look okay after very careful blending and constantly controlling the amount of pigment beneath my cheekbones, but you know what? This is way too annoying for me! I want a product that I can handle easily and that I can use without so much hassle.
In comparison, I have also bought the Sculpt and Accentuate Powder by MAC which is WAY better too work with and I don't have to be afraid to overdo it and end up like a clown. Furthermore, the Sculpt and Accentuate is more finely milled and so easy to blend in (I use the 165) and has a colour (light milky chocolate brown with no RED undertones) that suits my skintone a lot better. So unless you can pull off reddish tones on your skin I would consider buying another contouring shade.

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queenbee on 12/24/2010 2:05:00 PM more reviews by queenbee

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan, Cool   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this for contouring my face as it was recommended by the MAC sales assistant and I have to say, I really regret buying it. First, its really hard to blend and its really dark that when I have it on my face almost looks like its bruised (I'm NC42/44 for refference). I tried everything - using a light hand when applying it and trying to really blend it but it doesn't work. I'm not repurchasing.

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x3rjessikers on 12/18/2010 2:32:00 AM more reviews by x3rjessikers

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I was recommended this color to be a matte contour/bronzing powder. This is a matte color. The color is SUPER pigmented, just one swipe and you get tons of color on your brush. I tried using this as a contour color but it made me look.. not right. Sorry to be a fuddy duddy. I tried with a very light hand and lots of blending but it didn't really work. This color IMHO is way too warm to be contouring with. As an all over bronzer (with and EVEN LIGHTER hand) made me look muddy. Believe me, I looked like Snooki after her spray tans.. an Asian Snooki, what is wrong with that picture? The one thing I definitely liked about this color was when I did pop it onto my cheeks with a pink blush under, it made the pink stand out more. Yes, it did go on smoothly. Yes, it's very pigmented. Yes, it blended nicely. BUT its too warm imo to be used as a contour color no matter how lightly of a hand I used. I hope everyone else has better luck with it. (btw, I'm NC30)

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*TOP REVIEWER* mellypmakeup on 12/14/2010 4:24:00 PM more reviews by mellypmakeup

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This powder is AMAZING!!!! the perfect contouring powder for any skin tone!

Just use lightly! it's very pigmented!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Gailkey2 on 12/11/2010 3:51:00 PM more reviews by Gailkey2

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Dark   Hair: Brunette, Relaxed, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

love love love this blush as a contour on my nw45 complexion. I use it with MAC's pink swoon blush as it is a light color and needs the contrast of contouring...its an adorable look with a natural pink subtle lipgloss or lipstick! ...try it ladies..

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*TOP REVIEWER* kirstabelle on 12/8/2010 7:28:00 PM more reviews by kirstabelle

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Green    

Yikes! I bought this based on Kandee Johnson's video's too. I am #125/ #118 in MUFE HD and approx NC20-25 in Mac and this does not look flattering or natural on me no matter how much blending, which brush or how light a hand I use. Its way too warm and red, and it makes me look like I've fake tanned just one part of my face. So I can't use it, but I'm giving it a neutral three since I'm sure it would look lovely on others. No idea about the staying power since I can't leave my house with it on - lol!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Asti1234 on 8/7/2010 4:08:00 AM more reviews by Asti1234

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is my HG contour blush. I bought this YEARS ago and have still not hit pan. I use it daily. It's HIGHLY pigmentated and quite dark so I think it's probaby suited to medium/ darker skinned ladies. I use mine with my MAC 168 under my cheekbones and under my jawline and it looks natural but makes such a difference. I find blending with a kabuki afterwards makes a lot of difference to how natural it looks. 10/10. Shame you can't buy it in the UK though. Bought mine from evil bay about three years ago. X

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*TOP REVIEWER* Lovemymakeup on 7/3/2010 9:35:00 PM more reviews by Lovemymakeup

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Great as a contour ! Lil goes a long way , stays in place love the color

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PinkFrosting27 on 6/28/2010 5:10:00 PM more reviews by PinkFrosting27

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Green    

It's a perfect contour shade for tan skin. I tried it as a brow filler and matte shadow but the reddish undertones totally popped out way too much on me then. I ended up selling it, I just got tired of lookin at it, it honestly will last u forever because it's so pigmented a lil goes a long way. I'd rather just contour my cheeks with my Too Faced bronzer now. It's still a great buy if u'd like a matte coffee brown blush though, it apply's smooth and stays put! I've also tried it as a matte bronzer and really liked it! I just prefer more shimmer as far as blush/bronzer goes now.

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bcbarker90 on 6/9/2010 9:18:00 PM more reviews by bcbarker90

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Oily, Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

ok.....so i wear medium dark powder in the mineralize spf 15 loose powder and it works great to contour any face. but i also do like another guy said i use it on my beard when im trying to get it to a certian length. i have blond hair, hazel eyes, and im half italian, so i have that olive skintone. it really has changed the way my whole face looks. ive had alot of people ask me have i lost weight. lol and i always tell them no, its just my miracle lol. if your undecided weather yo buy this or not, just trust me to go out and buy it, YOU WONT BE DISSAPOINTED!!!!!

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cksport92 on 4/23/2010 2:44:00 AM more reviews by cksport92

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

use this in the summer to contour- very buildable and natural looking!

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*TOP REVIEWER* StarsnRocketsES on 4/22/2010 1:37:00 PM more reviews by StarsnRocketsES

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium Brown   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I've purchased blunt after MAC live chat indicated that this is best for my NC43/45 skintone for contouring. Blunt does do a great job contouring; however, I've had to practice alot applying this because it is very pigmented and it does require a great deal of blending it in. I use it with the 165 brush. The 109 picks up too much color on the brush for me.

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Beneboy on 4/12/2010 2:22:00 AM more reviews by Beneboy

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

From someone who has be a devote user of "Hoola" By Benefit for the past five years, I was DUMB stuck to find something better. This velvety smooth powder can take any puffy face and turn into a sculpted supermodel(haha). As a guy, when I'm growing scruff its great to balance it out if one area is growing more then the other. CAUTION: A LITTLE bit goes a lonnnnnnng way, NO joke! Because of this I could see this lasting for ages...HG Conture!

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LexyShaye on 4/5/2010 5:30:00 PM more reviews by LexyShaye

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I LOVE BLUNT! Does anyone even use this as a blush? lol its the perfect contour color for me (I'm a nc45) but even if you're not darker skin toned, you can use it just have a light hand and blend it out. I've had this for a long time and still haven't even made a dent in it. Its perfect for contouring because it is a matte brown color.

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bilsy213 on 4/4/2010 11:31:00 PM more reviews by bilsy213

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I love this for contouring (I am an NC30). I use the MAC 109 brush to apply and blend it. It gives me the perfect contour color. You have to blend it really well or else it will look muddy.

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xxchattexx on 3/29/2010 5:38:00 PM more reviews by xxchattexx

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I am nc 40. i wanted to use this as a contour but it is far too red for my skin tone.

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