MAC • Cubic • Blush

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Bambiina on 12/1/2010 4:26:00 AM more reviews by Bambiina

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This blush is either badly pigmented or to close to my skin tone for it to show up. Either way i dont like it. Its dull. I wish we could return stuff like in the united states, but no can do :( swap anyone? :)

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thefrogqueen on 11/27/2010 10:39:00 AM more reviews by thefrogqueen

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This was my first ever blush. I know, 27 and never used blush. I used a bit when I was in high school, it looked awful and I forever vowed against blush. But really... what healthy 15 year old needs blush? So I went to my local MAC store... straight up the street..and one of the reps picked this one out for me. Itsa very nice pink/brown.. i think it's quite natural. Although my dark features lately, have led me to believe that i should start using a more peachy, brighter blush. I'm looking to lighten up my face more. I do love this blush when I have natural tones on my eyes. I find it doesnt suit my eyes when I have plashed pink or purple on them. Looks good with Blue. Just some thoughts.
Smells great, love the texture. Its extremely buildable. THIS IS IMPORTANT TO ME. I like to put a little on and buff.. then add more if neccessary. Love the MAC blush cases btw. My favorite to date.Easy to pick out the colour you want from your pile. You don't have to go opening cases.

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JMJM on 11/16/2010 11:50:00 PM more reviews by JMJM

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

This is the blush I use most often. "Prism" was the first one a MAC SA recommended to me, but it looked horrible and brown on my NC30 skin. This was the second one that was recommended and it's definitely a keeper.

I really appreciate the texture of MAC blushes, Tarte's blushes and the one LORAC blush I have are a chalkier texture that I have to apply with a light hand. or else it's waaaay too much. Prism is easy to apply and always looks good, no matter what colours I put on my eyes.

It's sort of of a dusty, beige-y rose. Lovely and natural-looking on me.

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*TOP REVIEWER* princess101 on 11/7/2010 1:37:00 AM more reviews by princess101

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

I love the satin finish! I am a big fan of MAC blushes and this is one of my all-time favourites. This is my go-to blush when I'm wearing something bright/colorful on my eyes. It is neutral enough on my skintone that it can be worn with both warm and cool shades. It blends well and never streaks or fades. For reference I'm NC20-25 with neutral/yellow undertones.

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*TOP REVIEWER* xoxAllyxox on 10/29/2010 12:09:00 AM more reviews by xoxAllyxox

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I'm sort of new to MAC and have been searching for a pinky brown blush as regular pinks tend to overwhelm my NW15-ish tone. I tried Tenderling, but wasn't thrilled with it, so an SA suggested I try Cubic as it was better suited for cool tones than Buff or Prism.

Overall, I'm pretty impressed. It highlights my cheekbones with just the slightest hint of muted pinky brown and looks really natural. I'd buy it again!

EDIT: This is perfect for me; it looks incredibly natural and is easily buildable for more intense color.

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evenbreak on 10/15/2010 8:12:00 PM more reviews by evenbreak

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This is the first quality blush I have ever bought. I love it. For me this is a daily blush. It's not too overwhelming.

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Mritjee on 9/14/2010 2:01:00 PM more reviews by Mritjee

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

This is such a pretty blusher!
I'm a NC25 and this color suits me very good - while it's also pretty on a NW type.
Definitely one of my favorite blushers from MAC. Would def buy this one again!

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JustForMakeup on 9/5/2010 6:18:00 AM more reviews by JustForMakeup

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

OMG!! The best blush ever for my skin tone. I feel it makes me look beautiful and attractive!! I do not know what the secret is in this blush! It is very settle blush. I highly recommend it especially for brunettes.

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asmolkin on 8/21/2010 8:04:00 AM more reviews by asmolkin

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Cubic isnt my favorite but it is very nice. It is best on me in the warmer months. it does make me look pretty, but there might be something even better out there for me. maybe it is just a little too neutral looking on my medium , on the darker side skintone. Just a tiny bit bland

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glowww333 on 8/7/2010 12:38:00 PM more reviews by glowww333

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

Neutral and looks like a natural skin pigmentation. Recommended to all oily skins who don't want that "shiny" look. I substitute it with Cargo Tonga and barely use my shimmer blushes anymore. a winner and great for a more sophisticated, calm, natural look or for the occasional dramatic eye

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bristow on 6/24/2010 4:26:00 PM more reviews by bristow

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I love this blush. I think I'll be echoing what has already said so I'll keep this short and to the point. It lasts forever, blends well, feels silky, and looks good whether you want a lighter or heavier amount of product. The colour is perfect; neutral but with enough pink so it still feels like blush. It looks good with everything - I love it!

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*TOP REVIEWER* TinaGreece on 6/4/2010 9:26:00 AM more reviews by TinaGreece

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I went to the MAC counter and requested a very natural looking matte blush with hints of pink in it (I didn't want to something too brown or just beige etc.). I was given Cubic and have not looked back. Perfection.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Juliasyji on 4/26/2010 1:56:00 PM more reviews by Juliasyji

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is a very nice neutral/ natural pinkish nude blush. The pigment is very nice and shows on your face as heavy/ light as u want it to.
It has a matt finish so it's very natural and it's really easy to create that "glow from within" look with this blush.
A very nice everyday blush. It goes with everything.

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pinksugah on 4/8/2010 2:21:00 AM more reviews by pinksugah

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I love love love love X infinity this blush. It's very natural looking even on my tan complextion. I can apply it with a heavy hand and still look natural. Cubic is a must when I do a classy, a smokey, an every day look. I can see this blush to be a stable in my collection.

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aclev on 4/1/2010 8:17:00 PM more reviews by aclev

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

nice neutral-y blush. my newest fav. i'm about nw 10 or a tad lighter for reference. i was looking for a blush that wasn't as peachy as mac's sincere but without any pink or mauve undertones. cubic fit the bill. sometimes when i'm doing my makeup i have issues with blush vs lipstick...i kind of have to plan my lippie to know what color blush to apply. this isn't a problem with cubic; it goes just as well with a bright lippie as it does with a neutral, or a plum or whatever. so i can throw on cubic in the morning and wear whatever lipstick i have in my purse and it looks great. then if i want to go out later, or just randomly want to try another lippie, i can change without worrying that my blush might clash. as always i love the matte formula and the pigmentation. would definitley repurchase.

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Covergrl1124 on 3/25/2010 9:04:00 AM more reviews by Covergrl1124

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

I don't usually wear blush because I am naturally pink in the cheeks but I need something to wear to a wedding. I asked the MAC lady to find a nice neutral/pink blush for me and she used this. I love the color on my pale cheeks and love that it looks really natural and pretty!

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Julia2007 on 2/16/2010 9:07:00 PM more reviews by Julia2007

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I had been searching for a nude blush for a long time. I did not want one with too much peach or brown. I wanted the perfect complement of muted pink, peach and beige, and I finally found it in Cubic. I am Nw15 and this color is very subtle on my cheeks but that's exactly what I was looking for. When I told one MAC SA that I wanted a neutral blush she kept picking out colors that were very bronze, peach, and brown and I became frustrated and left without a nude blush. An SA in another MAC store was basically a genius and she picked this color out for me right off the bat. I never would have selected it myself because it does look so brown in the compact. On my cheeks however, it looks like a natural, neutral muted flush with just enough color to give some life to my paleness. I love this when I am doing something dramatic with my eyes and lips. It also looks beyond fantastic as a base for By Candlelight MSF (beautiful as well!) I have several blushes for many different looks and moods, and Cubic doesn't look like anything special and in truth it can be a bit boring but Cubic is a basic standby shade that will always work with anything. It just makes me look healthy and like I have a hint of a natural flush. It is a beautiful no-brainer shade.

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trana on 11/29/2009 10:30:00 PM more reviews by trana

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Blue    

The perfect matte, nude pink to accompany a smoky eye. I love this blush. I will buy and buy again and again. You need to reapply after 4-5 hours.

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*TOP REVIEWER* swtxos on 11/23/2009 4:13:00 AM more reviews by swtxos

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

I firmly believe Cubic is a quintessential "natural/neutral" blush in every fair-medium skinned girl's blush collection. It's a muted pink with a bit of brown tint which may work as a bronzer/blush/contour depending on how and where you choose to apply it. It is classified as a Satin because it gives a little bit of sheen, but honestly, the sheen isn't all that apparent. The colour applies sheer, which is positive note for those such as myself who find blending difficult and are heavy handed. Cubic is the perfect neutral/natural blush!

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*TOP REVIEWER* bellaspots on 8/2/2009 6:32:00 PM more reviews by bellaspots

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

Hurrah! An essential blush-cum-bronzer for a reasonable price. Cubic is a hidden star for NC's15-25.

Poor lambs, how we suffer! Bronzers that look dirty on the temples, forehead and nose, that actually accentuate uneven tone. Why do we bother with bronzers? They don't seem to do anything for us, even though we are forever seeking a way to warm up our skin, to bloody glow.

Well, try you must because Cubic could save you a bucket, no more chemical-orange days of panic and powdering when you've erred with a bottle of Fake Bake.

What could Cubic do for you? Well, for us pale types (and even the red-head's peaches 'n' cream skin) seeking something utterly hardcore, utterly real on skin, utterly healthy, fresh 'n' nude (not brown, certainly not orange), then we can do the natural look with ease and confidence. It delivers brimming, blooming health in £15 wrapped up. Chic!

But don't despair, medium and darker-skinned beauties, this would be a nude tawny blush, warming up the apples - but a touch boring, you'd radiate with something a touch warmer, deeper.

Big plus point, it's matt, hence great for all-day, every-day, and all-seasons wear. Shimmer bronzers are great though, we love them right? They're easy sophistication for evening and exotic holidays, but for workdays and office days, coffee dates and morning appointments at the dentist, this is desert island natural delivered, that unavoidable 'caught the sun' look that thankfully, save our skins, you've faked with Cubic and a contour brush.

In the pan, it looks real, on use, it applies subtle, and the finish, hearty. Rather opaque and dense, it's not Mac Sheer finish.

Either apply it on the apples with a slick of mascara for 5-min makeup for every-day natural, or use as a bronzer with a pop of brighter pink on the apples. How becoming, how gorgeous.

A small tip, for the complete wholesome look, it's not too pink so could double up as a soulful, warm eyeshadow.

And if you can bear the fact that Cubic is simplicity itself, plain as Jane in humdrum Mac packaging, and not pressed into some charming, irresistible pattern a la Guerlein's poudres, or offering a rainbow of shades a la Mercier, Chantecaille, etc., then this is a star in the hiding, as triple duty blush, bronze and bare eyeshadow.

I still love it (we met some time ago), I'd give up my array of blushers for it (well, some), and I defy others not to compliment you and say, "Gosh, you look lovely"....

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