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MAC Unsung Heroes: Breezy Sheertone Shimmer Blush

April 26th, 2012 by Karen 16 Comments

MAC breezy blush

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.

mac breezy sheertone shimmer blush

mac breezy blush swatch

MAC breezy blush
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
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Care Blends Essential Oils, Grapefruit + Chamomile
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Modesty Cremesheen Lipstick
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Double Dare Cremesheen Lipglass
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Sandy B Lipstick
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Club Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Uniform Technakohl Liner
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Red Lipstick
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Tempting Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Phloof Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Crème in Your Coffee Lipstick
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Paramount Lipstick
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Mocha Blush
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Oh Baby Lipglass
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Mulch Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: The Cremestick Liners
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Sable Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Soft Ochre Paint Pot
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Ricepaper Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: This Cremesheen Glass Is a Veritable Deelight
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Lipglass in Spite
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Impassioned Lipstick (and Watermelon)
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: This Lip Pencil Is In Synch
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Soba Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Bombshell Lipstick
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Sunbasque Sheertone Shimmer Blush
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Clear Lipglass
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Humid Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Naked Lunch Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Russian Red Lipglass
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Syrup Lipstick
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Blushbaby Blush
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Prep + Prime Vibrancy Eye Primer
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Right Image Cremesheen Glass
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Bamboo Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Speak Louder Cremesheen Lipstick
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Sweet Satisfaction Pro Longwear Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Lady Danger Lipstick
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Ruby Woo Lipstick
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Retrospeck Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Twig Lipstick
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Party Line Lipstick
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Melon Pigment
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Sumptuous Olive Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Vex Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Costa Chic Lipstick
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Fast Response Eye Cream
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Strobe Cream
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Blot Powder/Pressed
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Subculture Lip Pencil
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Soft Brown Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Hero: Woodwinked Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Hero: Powersurge Eye Kohl
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: All That Glitters Eyeshadow Is Not Just Another Gold
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: The Technakohl Liners
  • MAC Unsung Hero: Groundwork Paint Pot
  • MAC Unsung Hero: Nymphette Lipglass
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Viva Glam V
  • MAC Unsung Hero: Blacktrack Fluidline
  • MAC Unsung Heroes: Lychee Luxe Lipglass
  • MAC Unsung Hero: Gorgeous Gold Eyeshadow
  • MAC Unsung Hero: Patina Eyeshadow

MAC Unsung Heroes: Breezy Sheertone Shimmer Blush / Originally published April 26th, 2012

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  1. Emi at Project Swatch says

    April 26th, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    This 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!
    Emi at Project Swatch recently posted … Mac Rebel Lipstick Review, Swatches, Photos

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    • Karen says

      April 26th, 2012 at 9:24 pm

      Hi, Emi! Aloha. It is lovely, isn’t it? Do you think you’ll give it a try (I think you should)?

      Reply
  2. CrystalCandy says

    April 26th, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    I love this shade, but I almost forgot that I own it. I should use it this weekend! 🙂
    CrystalCandy recently posted … Bandes pour le nez Silky and Clear Charcoal de Cettua

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    • Karen says

      April 26th, 2012 at 11:52 pm

      Hi, 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! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Inday says

    April 26th, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    I 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 🙂

    Reply
  4. Becca says

    April 26th, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    Oooh pretty. I want in on the “breezy” cheeks! I don’t own nearly enough MAC blushes…must do something about that. Perhaps this weekend? 😀
    Becca recently posted … The Sample: NEW Bobbi Brown Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15 in Peach Sorbet Review

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  5. Antonia at Swedish Love Affair says

    April 27th, 2012 at 3:03 am

    What a nice pink! I think anyone could wear it!
    Antonia at Swedish Love Affair recently posted … Roma Store Profumeria in Trastevere. Niche and selective perfumes in Rome.

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  6. Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says

    April 27th, 2012 at 4:26 am

    Very pretty! I love how Fresh Flare looks on you too!

    Reply
  7. Y. says

    April 27th, 2012 at 5:14 am

    ooh gorgeous! do you think it will look good on people with yellow/light olive skin tones? because im not sure i can wear plum…

    Reply
  8. Kim says

    April 27th, 2012 at 7:44 am

    Wow! Very bold in the swatch, but looks great on you. 🙂

    I hope you’re enjoying your Pie on Kauai!

    Reply
  9. angie says

    April 27th, 2012 at 8:49 am

    Hey Karen! Is that a Presley Skye dress you’re wearing? I have been eyeing their dresses on Nordstrom for awhile!

    Reply
  10. Trina J says

    April 27th, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Easy breezy! What a great blush shade….it can work with so many different makeup looks. That’s always a plus! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  11. slick says

    April 27th, 2012 at 9:40 am

    Love Breezy and I’m around NC25. It’s like the blush version of Petticoat MSF. I wear them together all the time!!

    Reply
  12. Nina says

    April 27th, 2012 at 9:56 am

    I LOVE Sheertone Shimmers and Breezy was one of my first MAC blushes. 🙂 Love it!

    Reply
  13. Chris25 says

    April 27th, 2012 at 10:07 am

    MustresistFreshFlare,mustresistFreshFlare. 😀

    How’s your vacation going?

    Reply
  14. Suzi says

    April 27th, 2012 at 10:23 am

    I 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:)

    Reply

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