MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Fleur Power Blush

The long-running Unsung Heroes series here on Makeup and Beauty Blog features some of my all-time favorite permanent collection products.

‘Tis the season for smoky eyes, fa-la-la-la-laa-la-la-la-laaaa!

But there isn’t just one season for smoky eyes, fa-la-la-la-laa-la-la-la-laaaa!

Every season is a good season for smoky eyes, fa-la-la-la-laa-la-la-la-laaaa!

OK now I’m gonna stop singing this dumb song, fa-la-la-la-laa-la-la-la-laaaa!

Seriously, though, fall and winter are the BEST seasons for wearing smoky eyes. That’s when they feel extra super duper *right* to me, along with wearing boots and sweaters and chunky knit scarves.

Even just generally, because of the cooler weather and no risk of sweating everything off, this is my favorite time to wear a little more makeup.

Good times, peeps. Good times. 🙂

And you know what can take your smoky eyes to the next level? — or, at least help you look more awake?

Blush. You gotta get some blush up in there, too.

At least I do; otherwise, I feel like I look asleep, which may be due to the fact that I’m really, really pregnant at the moment, and when it comes to sleep I’m like, “Huh? What’s that?”

Today, it’s all about MAC Fleur Power Blush ($22), homie. Wear it with smoky eyes — any smoky eyes — and you’ll be set. It’s a mid-temp pink with a kiss of coral, so it goes great with warm- or cool-toned smoky eye looks.

If you love a natural-looking pink cheek flush, like where you look like you just came in from the cold and your cheeks look all cherub-y, Fleur Power kicks butt.

It’s an excellent everyday blush with all-day staying power, and I’d even go so far as to call it universally flattering.

And since it’s part of the MAC permanent line, you can always get your paws on it. No need to worry about it disappearing into limited edition makeup oblivion.

Technically a MAC Satin Blush, Fleur Power looks more like a matte on my cheeks. I hardly see anything satin or shimmery about it, but that also makes it treat my pores and fine lines well.

I usually wear Fleur Power with either brown or gray smoky eyes, by the way, because I like how the pink injects some color into the look without taking over. Then I couple that with either a pale or bright pink lip.

You could also rock it with a brighter eye look, like a purple or blue smoky eye, but in that case, I’d probably go with a nude lip instead of pink, lest you end up with a whole lotta color on your face… Unless that’s what you want, and if you do, hey, that’s cool too.

mac fleur power swatch — MAC Fleur Power Blush swatched on my NC42 skin

I suggest softly tapping your blush brush into the pan when you work with this color because it’s SO pigmented. I grab way too much if I just swirl. Fo’ reals, you only need a little.

Highly recommended! 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

The MAC Unsung Heroes series (a subset of my regular Unsung Makeup Heroes series) features some of my all-time favorite products from MAC’s permanent collection

Comments

Chris25 says
November 25th, 2015 at 11:17 am

It looks so pretty on you, Karen!
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Kiss & Make-up says
November 25th, 2015 at 11:26 am

Aaaah the prettiness of it!!! 🙂
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Erin says
November 25th, 2015 at 11:56 am

I love the blushes that go with anything! So rare!
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LindaLibraLoca says
November 25th, 2015 at 1:43 pm

Every season is the season for smokey eyes. And now I am stuck with a Christmas song in my head…
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hanna says
November 25th, 2015 at 1:46 pm

Gosh that color is GORGEOUS
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Jane says
November 25th, 2015 at 2:09 pm

That’s a nice shade. It kind of reminds me of Bobbi Brown Slopes, although it has more of a coral tone. It is one of those not too pinky, not too brown. So, I am really loving UD Brow Beater. I got it in Neutral Brown. It so compliments my color.

Rachel R. says
November 25th, 2015 at 3:26 pm

That’s such a lovely warm pink. It’s beautiful on you.

Ada says
November 26th, 2015 at 10:30 am

I love this series, thanks so much Karen! Happy Thanksgiving!

Stephanie says
November 26th, 2015 at 12:02 pm

What eyeliner are you wearing in this picture?

Elizabeth says
November 30th, 2015 at 11:08 am

I love your top!!! I have it, too, I wore it to a brunch date and then Sephora and Ulta and got a ton of compliments– shh, I won’t tell anyone it’s pajamas. 😉