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MAC Unsung Heroes: Mocha Blush

September 29th, 2011 by Karen 27 Comments

mac mocha blush

Instead of doing one of the millions of things I should have been doing this morning, like shaving my toes (those hairs pop up overnight!), figuring out what to do with the rest of my life, or assisting Tabs with his aromatherapy (by rubbing catnip leaves on his cheeks, which he loves), I lined up all of the dark MAC lippies I plan to wear in October.

Of course, some of the brand’s old-school baddies were there, like Russian Red, Dubonnet and Paramount, as were a few newer colors from Styledriven and Posh Paradise.

I was separating tubes by finish (obsessive much?) when an idea struck me like a wayward jar of Fluidline flying through the air…

This is the kind of party that MAC Mocha Blush ($19.50) should also attend. 🙂

Here it is in a subdued look with MAC Evolution Revolution Lipglass atop Subculture Lip Liner.

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mac mocha blush swatch

mac mocha blush

I think it’s tough to go wrong with Mocha this time of year. It applies as a matte plummy pink that just seems to go well with the kinds of rich red, plum and brown lipsticks we see a lot in fall.

The color sings on a range of skin tones, from porcelain princesses (like Dita Von Teese, who says she loves it) to caramel cuties, and whenever I feel like wearing a soft, subdued pink, but either can’t find Blushbaby or want something a tad different, I grab Mocha.

I like that I don’t have to worry too much about blending out the edges with it because it’s very well behaved and a cinch to apply (I usually use the swirl method with a couple of layers); great for mornings when I’m running late. Matter of fact, that’s what I did for these pics right before running out the door for lunch.

Move over Helvetica…

…because there’s a new font in town!

Yep, Llama.

Why send that heartfelt message to your friend in boring old Courier, Helvetica or Arial when you can say it and so much more with Llama Font instead? 🙂

Best. Thing. Ever.

Well, at least to this font freak.

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: 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: 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: Mocha Blush / Originally published September 29th, 2011

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  1. mn says

    September 29th, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    I think this color looks great on you- very natural.
    Maybe someday Tabs will be immortilized with his own font?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 29th, 2011 at 5:10 pm

      That would be AMAZING. All of the letters would have to be bold, of course, because of his “huskiness.”

      Reply
  2. Heidi says

    September 29th, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    I think Mocha was my first MAC blush, if memory serves. Either that or Prism.

    And I would TOTALLY use a Tabs font, but until that comes to pass, the llamas are AWESOME!

    Reply
  3. Jen says

    September 29th, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    I wore Mocha to my June 2009 wedding. Loved it – so easy to use.

    Reply
  4. Jessi says

    September 29th, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    Aw! I love Llama font! Now Tabs needs a font of his own called “Husky Tabby”.

    This blush is gorgeous on you! I don’t own any MAC blushes, but if Dita Von Teese can pull this off as the palest of the pale I’m sure I can too.
    Jessi recently posted … Quick Review: elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion

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  5. Crystal says

    September 29th, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    I need to stop reading your blog (or at least your MAC Unsung Heroes series) because every time you post something new, I feel the need to go out and purchase it (Soft Ochre paintpot, Ricepaper shadow, Melon pigment, etc.) Haha.

    Reply
  6. corinne says

    September 29th, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    How close is Mocha to Blushbaby?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 30th, 2011 at 10:01 am

      Hi Corrine,

      That’s Mocha on the left and Blushbaby on the right:

      Reply
      • corinne says

        September 30th, 2011 at 11:48 am

        thanks! they are different enough to have both

        Reply
  7. Emma says

    September 29th, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    Just bought this Saturday and love it! I was looking for something a bit different than my usual cubic (I’m a timid blush wearer) and he suggested mocha. It’s lovely : )

    Reply
  8. peach_ says

    September 29th, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    LOL llama font! The warmth of the blush looks so nice on you, Karen!
    peach_ recently posted … Chanel Le Vernis Coco Blue (Les Jeans de Chanel Collection Fall 2011 FNO)

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  9. Michelle says

    September 29th, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    I love love Mocha too! Thanks for reminding me that I have it…clearly have too many blushes 😉

    Reply
  10. Carrie Ann says

    September 29th, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    I love this blush! It’s kind of a goes-with-anything blush, gives a natural-looking flush and it’s so pretty! Definitely one of my faves. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Kajal Couture says

    September 29th, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    Ditto to what Crystal said. Your unsung mac heroes make me want to drop what im doing and run to mac!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 30th, 2011 at 9:48 am

      Glad you enjoy the series! There’s a lot of gems in the permanent line. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Chris25 says

    September 29th, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    You shave your toes too? Glad to know I’m not alone. :p

    I almost bought Mocha, but before I did, I heard about NYX’s dupe for it. I wound up buying NYX Mocha instead.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 30th, 2011 at 9:47 am

      Haha, believe it or not it happens a lot! I wrote about it a while back:

      https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/hair/do-you-shave-your-toes/

      Reply
  13. Nina says

    September 30th, 2011 at 6:05 am

    oh how i love Mocha i mean … misnomer and all, its a gorgeous, wearable, suitable to almost all skntones blush! 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 30th, 2011 at 9:46 am

      YES! Plus it’s super easy to use. 🙂

      Reply
      • Nina says

        September 30th, 2011 at 10:24 am

        totally! when im at a loss with what to use for blush, mocha is IT!

        Reply
  14. Kim says

    September 30th, 2011 at 6:13 am

    SHRIEK! The Llama font is fantastic – love it!! I’m confused by the mocha blush, though. It’s lovely, but not at all mocha. What in the world? Oh, never mind. Who cares about anything else when there is Llama font?!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 30th, 2011 at 9:46 am

      Yeah… you’d think it would be more chocolatey or coffee-esque, right?

      What are you and the boys up to this weekend?

      Reply
  15. Josephine says

    September 30th, 2011 at 9:23 am

    I love mocha! One of my first mac blush’s! The plum in it really compliments my NC20-NC25 south asian skintone. It makes my cheekbones pop! Love it!! Definitely a fav among many!
    Also, karen, how did you know I LOVE llamas. hehe Here’s a picture that will make you go aw: http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lottipBLkl1r0txyuo1_500.jpg
    They’re just too fluffy and cute!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 30th, 2011 at 9:44 am

      Aww, that pic is adorable. I want one, LOL!

      Reply
  16. Sarah S. says

    September 30th, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    Toe hairs and llama font XD

    Reply
  17. Jen W says

    October 4th, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    Ok, Mocha is next on my list. I can’t believe I’ve never tried this before.
    Jen W recently posted … NARS Grand Palais Eyeshadow Duo: Review, Swatches, FOTD

    Reply
  18. EsteeDarla says

    October 12th, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    When did the Unsung Hero come out I haven’t seen or heard of it and I would love to get this collection? Thanks

    Reply

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