Woooohhhhhoooooo!!
My wishes fulfilled. I so wanted this amazing product from MAC that I can’t even express my desire here. It was short everywhere, be it Select City Walk outlet or Shoppersstop Rajouri or anywhere in Delhi. But that didn’t dampen my spirit and I was sure of getting it one day. And then, came my savior, Ritcha. She went on a german project to Bangalore and in some gaming session there, requiring doing best makeup in 5 mins flat, she won and got this amazing little desire of mine as a prize. Sounds strange na!! Why on a German Interpretation project, would the company keep such a game – may be to please our lovely German counterparts J. Don’t know what was running in their minds but we got this ;). Yeeeaaaahhhhh, it’s true J J.
Now coming to this MAC Matt Bronzer –
What the Website Claims –
A lightly frosted tinted powder that gives skin sheer, natural colour effects and highlights. Ideal for enhancing a skin tone or to accent or strengthen a tan. Skin – conditioning and formulated to provide a smooth, even application on all skin types.
It comes in 4 colours – Golden, Refined Golden, Bronze, Matt Bronze.
Packaging –
Packaging is soooo MAC – black case, sturdy, no mess, mirror, no applicator compartment, no brush. The package says Bronzing Powder and it is easy to distinguish it from their normal compacts due to the colour on the case. It is easy to carry around and travel friendly.
Texture and Pigmentation –
The texture is very fine and soft and smooth. It is very easy to apply and blend. Since there is no shimmer and it’s completely matt texture, you can build it up as you like for contouring purposes. There is no fallout or wastage of product. But, it doesn’t come up easily on brush in 1 swipe but you have to repeat the process for atleast 3-4 times to do any proper contouring. The colour doesn’t show up with any less. As for the pigmentation, that’s quite good.
Staying Power –
Again as all MAC products, staying power is quite good. In fact, it doesn’t budge anywhere for atleast 4-5 hours, but you won’t rub it, I am sure J, else it would all go. And yes, the staying power is not more than that J.
Color –
Is is dark brown and matt and suits perfectly for fair skin tones say NC 30, 35 and 1-2 shades here and there.
Ingredients –
My Take on it –
I am in love with this as I knew beforehand that it is surely good. I have tried this one on few occasions from MAC store and have always loved it, its staying power, colour, coverage, everything.
This is one of those few matt bronzers that don’t make you look dirty, has no shimmer and it is perfectly pigmented like most MAC products. It is perfect for contouring. It’s a dark tone and not too orangey.
But one word from me – TRY IT BEFOREHAND!!
It works very well for fair skin tones but sometimes doesn’t work for wheatish skin tones for contouring needs. May be, only I felt that but I felt that. Check my complexion here.
That’s why I got another one too – MAC Sun Power – that is slight orange but works perfectly for me and shows up on my face. I will review it soon.
That’s why I got another one too – MAC Sun Power – that is slight orange but works perfectly for me and shows up on my face. I will review it soon.
Price –
Rs. 1650/- for 10gm.
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Pros –
- Does contouring brilliantly if the shade suits you.
- Texture is very fine and smooth and soft.
- Blending is very easy.
- Good quantity given – 10ml.
- Works well for contouring as well as for blush/ bronzer.
- Nice pigmentation.
- Good travel friendly packaging.
- No breakouts.
- Staying power is also decent.
- Love its matt finish, no shimmers at all.
- Good for daily wear, it doesn’t look fake. Gives a natural finish.
Cons –
- Very less product comes up on the brush in one swipe.With 3-4 swipes for 1 application, I will finish it soon and at that price, I find it bad J.
- Expensive at Rs. 1650/-
Overall Rating –
5/5
I love it and thoroughly recommend it. It works and performs very well. Just one word from me –
Try it at a store beforehand, let them do it for you. Check if it works well with your complexion and suits you and then only spend the money. Else, it would be useless and I don’t think anyone would like to use this as a blush – matt brown – at that cost. MAC has many options for bronzers/ contour powders. Se and check for yourself what works for you J
OMG..you look totally stunning Charu!!! :*
awesome review n ritcha look v pretty…
hugs :*
happy new year…
Stunning Charu .. u look fab 🙂
Nice review. you look gorgeous. Love the hair
you look amazingly gorgeous dear ! Also loved the detailed review
Kisses n Have a lovely year
Thankyou so much Megha 🙂 And yes it is perfect for contouring!!
Many thanks love 🙂
Awww love you darling 😉
Same here 🙂
I agree with you 🙂
Awww thanks a ton love 🙂 You should go for this one!!
Thats so sweet of you Mayuri <3
Thanks hun 🙂 Even I love MAC 😉
Many thanks 🙂
Go for it doll <3
Exactly 😉 Being honest I was more excited for this than her trip 😛
THANKS LOVE FOR THE LOVELY COMPLIMENT <3
Indeed they are..I can trust blindly any of their products 😛
Thankyou doll 🙂
Many thanks love <3
Thankyou 🙂
This bronzer is a must buy to get those sexy contour look 😉
Many thanks sweetie 🙂
Thanks beautiful 🙂
Thanks darling 🙂
Sure hun 🙂
Omg you are so sweet Jeeshan 🙂 LOve you
Many thanks Sam 🙂 Mac products are drool worthy 😉
Then you can try some other bronzer dear, they have a good range!! Thanks for the sweet compliment <3
Indeed it is 🙂
Sure darling 🙂
Sure darling!! 🙂
Thanks Jess 🙂
Its a great one and not with orange tone!! 🙂
Thanks darling 🙂
Thankyou doll 🙂
Awww thankyou Dania 🙂 You are so sweet <3
Thanks a lot hun 🙂
Many thanks sweetie 🙂
It is worth trying and I am sure you will love it as well 🙂
Indeed it is 🙂
Thanks darling 🙂
Thankyou so much Nicca 🙂
Thats so sweet of you doll 🙂
Thanks sweetie…Sure 🙂
Thanks love 🙂
Great 😉
my pleasure sweetie 🙂
Great 🙂
Thanks a lot Laura 🙂 Even I love matte bronzers so much 😉
Great 🙂
Thanks love 🙂
Thanks darling 🙂
Followed !! 🙂
Even I have an oily and acne prone skin!! So no compromise when it comes to cosmetics 😉
Sure hun 🙂
Many thanks Rashmi!! 🙂
Thanks Diana 🙂
This is the only one which suits me so well!! <3
Thanks Klaudia 🙂
Sure love 🙂
Awww thankyou so much sweetie 🙂
Danke Liebe Rena, es ist so lieb von Dir und ich kann gar nicht glauben, was Du schreibst, denn ich sehe mich selber total anders 🙂 Ich bete dich und liebe dich auch!!
Vielen dank für Deine guten Wünsche.
Liebe Grüße
Sure darling 🙂
Awww thankyou so much Jann 🙂
sure love 🙂
Awww thats so sweet of you love 🙂
Thanks a lot hun for your kind words 🙂
Indeed they are 😉 Thanks doll for the sweet compliment <3 Hugs
Thankyou love 🙂
Thanks a ton darling <3 Hugs
Happy new year to you too 🙂 :-*
Awww you made my day Esha <3 Hugs
Thankyeww so much doll 🙂
You are so sweet Manisha 🙂 Thanks a lot 🙂
Awww thankyou so much love 🙂 Wish you a wonderful year ahead with lots of love and blessings <3
Lovely pics Charu..looks great on you. Following you on G+….pls add me in your circles too.
Sure love 🙂
There are not many Matte bronzers in Indian market so I think this would be the right one to purchase…Awesome pics