MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinishes: Superb and
Glorify
SWATCHES
& REVIEW
Extra Dimension Highlighter
A liquid-powder highlighter with prismatic reflections that sculpts, highlights and models the face. The cool, creamy near-fluid formula creates a luminous, well-defined finish. Wears 10 hours. 9 g / 0.31 US oz US$29.00
Superb - Soft peachy nude with multidimensional shimmer
Glorify - Copper with golden shimmer
Availability: April 3, 2012 - Online and April 5, 2012 in stores (North America)
May 2012 (International)
PRO Discount Available
The MAC Extra Dimension
Skinfinishes/Highlighters are priced
at $29 for
9 g/0.31 oz of
product.
These skinfinishes are the same price as
the regular MAC Mineralize Skinfinishes with slightly less product. The
drop in product size may have to do with the formulation and/or the embossed
design. Either way, the size change isn't too significant especially since the
products are relatively large to begin with.
Another comparative product is the Estee
Lauder Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gelée which is almost half the size
with a $11 higher price - similar in texture and finish but not even
close in size/price.
The price is no surprise based on
existing/limited-edition MAC Skinfinish products and the size is very
decent (you may never finish a complete pan). There are other highlighters on
the market for sure within the same price range or maybe even cheaper but for
me Skinfinishes are stand-out unique products in MAC's product
range.
The
M∙A∙C Extra Dimension Skinfinishes/Highlighters are Limited Edition
products and are a part of the M∙A∙C In Extra Dimension Collection - release date
April 5, 2012. They are available for purchase at M∙A∙C
(stores and online) and other M∙A∙C retailers such as Nordstrom,
Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Dillard’s.
There
are 3 shades available to choose from - light,
medium and dark. I think most people will be able to use at least one of these
shades as a gorgeous highlight or face color.
The M∙A∙C Extra
Dimension Skinfinishes/Highlighters are housed in the same black compacts
as the MAC Mineralize Skinfinish products. It is a large signature black
compact with a clear domed window at the top which has the MAC logo
print in black lettering. The back label has the product details (product name,
product type, size) and company information.
Inside you will
find the product itself which has a raised wave design on one half (reminiscent
of the Sephora
Prisma Chrome Eyeshadows) and embossed MAC logos on the other. It is
quite visually appealing and eye catchy to be honest...I like pretty things :)
Of course the design will fade with use but it's nice to look at while it
lasts. And there is also a clear plastic cover inside to protect the precious
cargo.
The M∙A∙C Extra Dimension Skinfinish/Highlighter is "a liquid-powder highlighter with prismatic reflections that sculpts, highlights and models the face. The cool, creamy near-fluid formula creates a luminous, well-defined finish. Wears 10 hours".
TEXTURE
The texture of the
M∙A∙C Extra Dimension Skinfinishes/Highlighters is described as creamy
and near-fluid. I didn't quite get that feeling when I touched the
product. In fact, it just feels like a silky powder product. I was expecting
smooth buttery deliciousness but I was not blown away by the texture at all.
Now that is not to say that the texture is bad at all....quite contrary....it
has a lovely smooth silky feel to it. But alas not the creamy near fluid
feel I was hoping for.
Now even though it
feels like a powder there is no powder-iness to it...maybe that's the near-fluid
effect? IDK. But the product does feel very smooth when applied to the skin and
glides on without much effort. It's also very lightweight and doesn't feel
heavy on the skin. The powder is ultra ultra refined and smooth without any
chunky particles.Wonderful texture actually but just not what I was expecting
from the description :)
FINISH
The M∙A∙C
Extra Dimension Skinfinishes/Highlighters have a high-shine metallic finish
that can be sheered out to give a really beautiful glowy effect. They do not
have a chunky frost finish and there are no glitter particles to be found. This
is great for those of us, present company included, who do not like the effect
of highlighters with pronounced glitter. I also wouldn't describe these as
shimmery but rather they have a great shiny sheen.
PIGMENTATION
Both shades that I
have have great color payoff but of course the darker shade, Glorify,
translates as more intense than Superb just based on the color. Since
these are intended to be used as highlighters the shades do not actually need
to be overly pigmented and intense. However, since these have such great color
intensity they can be used as eyeshadows, blushes, bronzers or highlighters and
they will last you a long time. One drawback is that you will need to be
light-handed when using these for a subtle look - a little goes a looooong way
with these.
APPLICATION
The M∙A∙C
Extra Dimension Skinfinishes/Highlighters are decently pigmented and can
pack too much of a punch if overdone. You must use a very light hand with these
highlighters to avoid looking super shiny especially if you have oily skin.
There products are ideal for drier skin and can overwhelm oily skinned lovelies
such as myself.
It's best to use a
stippling brush or a fluffy brush to avoid depositing too much color at once.
Always start light with a tap of the product and then build up from there if
you feel the need for more product. A little goes along way here!
WEAR
The M∙A∙C Extra
Dimension Skinfinishes/Highlighters wear decently for 7+ hours before there
is any fading in intensity. When used with a face primer/base and liquid
foundation, the product has something to grab onto so the wear is certainly
prolonged a couple of hours for that 10 hour wear claim. On bare skin or over
powder the wear still looks fresh after 6+ hours of wear but start to disappear
slowly thereafter.
The M∙A∙C Extra
Dimension Skinfinishes/Highlighters are gorgeous and worth a look if you
love shiny highlight products. They are super pigmented and last a long time on
the skin. Also, they can be used as an eyeshadow, blush, bronzer or highlighter
- multi-use is definitely a PLUS! It's priced right and you get a lot of
product for the price. I say try at least one of these.
What are your thoughts? Interested in trying it
Read more...
