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MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Collection Reviews

18 January 2006

I know I have written about MAC’s Mineralize Skinfinish in past entries but I am so in love with them I have decided to devote an entire entry on them!

The Mineralize Skinfinish is a “luxurious velvet-soft powder with high-frost metallic finish. Smoothes on: adds buffed-up highlights to cheeks, brows, anywhere on the body: provides an ultra-deluxe polish to the skin”.

Unlike regular powders, mineral-infused water is used as part as the baking process. When the liquid slurry is formed, pigments are added and the mixture is carefully shaped and then baked for 24 hours. The water then evaporates and leaves this unique powder behind.

The Mineralize Skinfinish also comes in many colors which are mostly limited edition. I currently own the following colors:



From Top to Bottom (left to right):

Stereo Rose – pure shimmering coral with golden/bronze nuances
Petticoat – pale apricot rose with gold and amber veil
Glissade – golden peach with a muted metallic plum veining
Light Flush – flush soft pastel pink with deep bronze veining
Porcelain Pink – soft pinky coral with gold veining
Metal Rock – cocoa-blushed bronze with copper shimmer
New Vegas – warm vanilla gold blushed with bronze pearl
Shimpagne – vintage gold gilded beige
Shooting Star – soft caramel tan with gold sparkle.
Warmed – golden bronze with light yellow gold veining.
Gold Deposit – soft reflective golden-bronze.

One awesome thing about Mineralize Skinfinishes is that they are highly pigmented and they can be used as blushes, bronzers, eyeshadows and highlighters depending on the color and your own skintone. They can also be used dry for a sheer effect or wet if you want more intensity.

What I Recommend:
Blush: Stereo Rose, Petticoat, Glissade, Light Flush
Bronzer: Gold Deposit, Metal Rock, Shooting Star, Warmed
Eyeshadows: all of these would make really pretty eyeshadows
Highlighters: New Vegas, Shimpagne, Porcelain Pink

How to use them:
You can use any brush to apply the Mineralize Skinfinish. However, if you are using it as a blush or bronzer, I strongly recommend MAC Stippling Brush #187.

Mineralize Skinfinish + Stippling Brush = cheeks that *pop*

This cute little brush retails for $42 but it is definitely worth every penny. Its bristles are very soft and it picks up just the right amount of product. I usually swirl the brush over the Skinfinish, tap off the excess, than buff it onto my cheeks. I also use this to apply loose powder and it blends everything right into my skin so it looks uber natural.

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13 Comments »

  • Anonymous said:

    Where can I find the Mineralize Skinfinish products? They are not at he MAC store.

  • Phyllis said:

    All skinfinishes are limited edition so once they’re sold out, you won’t find them in stores. You might want to try your luck on Ebay but I heard they’re going for an outrageous amount.

  • Anonymous said:

    not re: msf’s, but what do you know about the pro setting powders, i.e., colors: skin tones, etc.? thanks

  • Anonymous said:

    Please tell me the name of the song playing on your site. The female singing about Missing You. Beautiful song. Thnx!

  • Phyllis said:

    The song is Officially Missing You by Tamia.

  • Anonymous said:

    hey phyllis! i have olive skin with yellow undertones…(I’m indian). which mac mineralize skinfinish would you recommend for someone with my skin tone out of all the ones available? I basically want a goegeous glow and want hightlight my cheekbones…especially so it looks good in pictures.

  • Pocahontus said:

    hey phyllis! i have olive skin with yellow undertones. (I’m indian and usually wear a C3 or NC30 in mac). What mineralize skinfinish powders do you think would look best with my skintone! i recently saw a friends pictures and she had the most gergeous glow….and basically cheekbones that just popped. want to try to go for the same look!! please help! thanks

  • Pocahontus said:

    hey phyllis! i have olive skin with yellow undertones…(I’m indian). which mac mineralize skinfinish would you recommend for someone with my skin tone out of all the ones available? I basically want a goegeous glow and want hightlight my cheekbones…especially so it looks good in pictures.

  • Priya said:

    Hello
    For Indian Skin tones – use Mac shades NC45 , NC44

    Mac Mineralize range is so sheer and light as if u r wearing a moisturisier.

    U can also try the Studio Fix Fluid which gicve day long coverage

    MAC has had success with Mineral range so they are goign to stock up soon

    Priya

  • Anonymous said:

    MSF’s can be purchased at CCO’s (Cosmetic Company Outlet)! They’re still available. I was there last week. Good Luck!!!!

  • Minttu said:

    HI,
    I am wondering which if any MSFs except natural I could use all over face after foundation? I have light to medium skintone,neutral undertones.There is no Mac here in Finland.And the natural one I can`t find it in any online store that deliveres to europe..

  • Phyllis (author) said:

    Minttu,

    All MSFs (except Natural) are on the shimmery/frosty side so if you are looking for a powder to set your foundation, I would recommend using something else.

  • Minttu said:

    HI
    Sorry,I ment after I have set the foundation with powder.Some that has not that much glitter?
    Which of the lipglosses are more longlasting?

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