NEW FORMULA, NEW SHADES

I'm swatching 4 of the 5 new shades from the reformulated MAC Glow Play line. Blushapalooza continues!
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Glow Play Blushes at MAC: go.shopmy.us/p-6110290
Glow Play Blushes at Ulta: go.shopmy.us/p-6110299
at Nordstrom: go.shopmy.us/p-6110319
at Macy's: go.shopmy.us/p-6110310

[@pinkabuki]

True harmony is calling for me. I love the cool toned browny tones.

[@juditabarkauskaite]

Thank you for the review. I love the old So Natural blush. Based on your review, I wasn't sure I will love the new formula, so I found a shop which is still selling the old Glow play blushes and bought a replacement. They might change the foluma once again until I finidh my current blush and a replacement.

[@biogirl1381]

new sub here. i loveeee the glow play blushes and own almost all of the originals as well as a couple LE’s, and true harmony, ginger luck, and pinch of marrekesh are screaming my name. i wanted plush pepper until i watched this video until i saw it looked more pink than the burnt red i was hoping for on you. i hope that shade is still available in the original powder form. my favorites have been so natural and blush palette, and i’m wondering what the new one looks and feels like on the cheeks. thank you so much for the swatches. can you please let me know what nail polish you’re wearing??? 🥰🥰🥰

[@tatjanasommerfeld4035]

The new formular looks less radiant and more dry?! Can you tell the difference? Than you!😊

[@beautyandsomebeasts]

Really trying to scrutinize them in swatches just now I would say the new ones are ever so slightly more matte/dry. The old shades also have more shimmer particle in them, it’s subtle but it’s definitely there. However, in the video I think what’s really exacerbating it is how dry my skin is. I’ll report back, but I believe with better skin prep on my part, they would look the same on the face as the old ones. I have super dry and dehydrated skin so if my skin is going through it, it’ll suck the moisture out of anything.

[@TracyD2]

True harmony looks good to me. They have some good very brownish shades that I love. I tried colored blush and it’s just not me.

[@UnboxLili88]

Hi! I just subscribed today. It's great to see someone as obsessed with blush as I am! Haha. I noticed the shade name similarities as well. Ginger Luck looks so pretty, but I'm still not sure if it will show up on my skin tone. Gingerly powder blush only worked on me when I was my winter foundation shade. I might take a chance and order it in the future anyway. I love having Pinch of Marrakesh and Plush Pepper though to join my older Glow Plays. Yay for the shade extension!

[@beautyandsomebeasts]

They do build a little, but if you're much darker than me I'm not sure if you'd get a ton of color out of it. It may also have to do with undertone, though. I (think) I'm neutral leaning warm but it's possible Ginger Luck would show up more distinctly on someone with cooler undertones. But the deeper shades are such good additions! I may even go back for Big Diva Energy at some point but I had to show some version of restraint. Thanks for the sub! I love finding out there are other people who love on blush like I do!

[@UnboxLili88]

@@beautyandsomebeasts thank you for the additional info! ❤️

[@zurierae2106]

Good to know. I own burnt pepper in the powder formula so I’ll pass on power play version. Despite having it in my cart. Is it worth having both?

[@beautyandsomebeasts]

I think the really do apply differently. I can get the powder to apply fairly sheer and it builds really well, the Glow Play will always have a little more translucency to it because of the formula. The biggest difference between the two is that the powder is truly matte and the Glow Play isn't and will take on the finish of the foundation beneath (whereas the powder always mattifies what's beneath it). If you think that flexibility of finish will be useful to you, I could make a case for owning both.

[@zurierae2106]

@@beautyandsomebeasts thank you! Good info the makeup lover in me wants both but the priory will be the new shade!

[@pinkabuki]

How interesting that ginger luck looks so similar on camera on your face, even though in the pan they are entirely different.

[@beautyandsomebeasts]

I know, I thought it was strange how similar they are on the cheeks. I like both but was hoping they'd show up more distinctly on me.

[@elianamanso532]

Will you try the Armani blushes?! The creme gel

[@beautyandsomebeasts]

The liquids that came out recently or the kind of putty creams in pans? I have both so yes, I could do a video!

[@JenPal]

What sort of brush do you recommend for applying the putty formula?

[@beautyandsomebeasts]

I prefer something fairly dense, with medium length synthetic bristles. My favorite (non-discontinued) brush is the BK Beauty 109 (go.shopmy.us/p-6187311). I have an old d/c e.l.f. brush I love, and I think their putty brush would work really well (go.shopmy.us/p-61874280). A brush that is too fluffy will have a harder time picking up the formula.

[@meepenjaap7999]

You did a lovely job!! i'm not a fan, some of them look fake and patchy