Oh, MAC Breezy Sheertone Shimmer Blush ($20), you’re just so…breezy.
Breezy. That’s been a very popular word around the beauty-sphere as of late. It’s funny how certain words and phrases ebb and flown, isn’t it? One week it’s glow; then it’s sheer. Or shimmery — that’s a word that never seems to go out of style.
This here Breezy also shimmers, and I can safely say that I don’t have anything else quite like it in my makeup collection.
It looks mad scary in the pan, ma! And it’s also a little easy to over-apply, at least for me, but the MAC Skunk brush hits the sweet spot, delivering a beautiful, multi-faceted flush one step above light.
MAC characterizes it as a plum with pearl, but oh! — it’s so much more than that. It’s almost like a mash-up of all my favorite blush colors in a single, opalescent pan. One minute, Breezy’s a berry, and then a rose, a pink and plum, and the dewy, golden shimmer gives it an ethereal dimension.
Breezy also loves different lip colors and skin tones (oh, and I think redheads can really rock it well). I like to pair it with berries, roses, pinks and almost anything with a hint of golden shimmer, and I think it looks great on NC and NW gals in shades from light to dark.
Lighter lovelies may want to use a light hand to apply it because Breezy is easy to go overboard with (it’s very pigmented).
One of my favorite ways to wear Breezy is to make it the focus of my look. Just like a smokey eye or a bright red lip can be the focal point of a look, Breezy makes a big, bold statement on cheeks.
Additional makeup worn in this look: MAC Fresh Flare Pro Longwear Eyeshadow, MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in On Hold and MAC Zoom Fast Black Lash Mascara
I’ll apply a couple layers of Breezy with a skunk brush, pair it with a sheer gloss like MAC C-Thru or Evolution Revolution Lipglass, and then keep the eyes simple with lots of mascara, or maybe false lashes.
It’s a look I’ve worn many times with solid color black or white dresses, and hot pink pumps.
The hot pink pumps are key. 🙂 There’s just something about ’em when they’re paired with the cheeks. Kinda demure but sultry at the same time.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
The MAC Unsung Heroes series features some of my favorite products from MAC’s permanent collection
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Breezy Sheertone Shimmer Blush
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Emi at Project Swatch says
April 26th, 2012 at 9:14 pmThis is so lovely! I used to dislike pink blushes (and prefer corals, plums, peaches, etc) – but lately I’m more in to pinks, and this is just gorgeous!
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Karen says
April 26th, 2012 at 9:24 pmHi, Emi! Aloha. It is lovely, isn’t it? Do you think you’ll give it a try (I think you should)?
CrystalCandy says
April 26th, 2012 at 9:19 pmI love this shade, but I almost forgot that I own it. I should use it this weekend! 🙂
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Karen says
April 26th, 2012 at 11:52 pmHi, CrystalCandy. Put that blush to work this weekend! Make it earn its keep in your collection.
Hope you have a great day tomorrow. Early TGIF! 🙂
Inday says
April 26th, 2012 at 9:44 pmI love the look you did here Karen, it’s so fresh! This blush is lovely. For about 10 years I had ONE blush, Dollymix, LoL. Then something happened this year and I just went mad for cheek products! Blushes, bronzers, highlighters, oh my! I’m still a n00b, but I think I might be able to make Breezy work 🙂
Becca says
April 26th, 2012 at 11:56 pmOooh pretty. I want in on the “breezy” cheeks! I don’t own nearly enough MAC blushes…must do something about that. Perhaps this weekend? 😀
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Antonia at Swedish Love Affair says
April 27th, 2012 at 3:03 amWhat a nice pink! I think anyone could wear it!
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Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says
April 27th, 2012 at 4:26 amVery pretty! I love how Fresh Flare looks on you too!
Y. says
April 27th, 2012 at 5:14 amooh gorgeous! do you think it will look good on people with yellow/light olive skin tones? because im not sure i can wear plum…
Kim says
April 27th, 2012 at 7:44 amWow! Very bold in the swatch, but looks great on you. 🙂
I hope you’re enjoying your Pie on Kauai!
angie says
April 27th, 2012 at 8:49 amHey Karen! Is that a Presley Skye dress you’re wearing? I have been eyeing their dresses on Nordstrom for awhile!
Trina J says
April 27th, 2012 at 9:38 amEasy breezy! What a great blush shade….it can work with so many different makeup looks. That’s always a plus! Thanks for sharing 🙂
slick says
April 27th, 2012 at 9:40 amLove Breezy and I’m around NC25. It’s like the blush version of Petticoat MSF. I wear them together all the time!!
Nina says
April 27th, 2012 at 9:56 amI LOVE Sheertone Shimmers and Breezy was one of my first MAC blushes. 🙂 Love it!
Chris25 says
April 27th, 2012 at 10:07 amMustresistFreshFlare,mustresistFreshFlare. 😀
How’s your vacation going?
Suzi says
April 27th, 2012 at 10:23 amI love when I have one of your Mac unsung heros:) this was my first blush and it is lovely. I have to start using it more often. Your Mac unsung heros is my favorite posts and often check it when I’m at the MAC counter. Have a great Hawaii trip:)