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Aside from having the best packaging of arguably anything EVER, the MAC Alluring Aquatics Collection features bronzing cheek products abound, certainly able to give you that golden glow that the Summer sirens all ache for! The three products that I have to show you today work well together and also on their own – Golden Bronzing Powder, Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer and Seduced at Sea Extra Dimension Blush.
First… the packaging. The outer box packaging is a shiny, metallic, Caribbean blue with dots randomly strewn throughout to symbolize beaded drops of water. The casing of the product has the same color but is has a mirror metallic finish and the “rain drops” are raised. I am so obsessed with it!
Golden Bronzing Powder (muted golden tan-beige with shimmer, $27.50) You’ve seen it before, it’s permanent, you know it’s gorgeous. I seriously don’t care if you have it, you need it for the packaging. It’s $2.50 more than the one in the original packaging – totally worth it. It’s pictured above close up… we all know I’m a sucker for packaging but this one is beyond all. Aside from all that it’s really a lovely product. The shimmer isn’t over-bearing and it will work great for the face and body. This lasted all day on my face with the other two products in this post.
Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer (soft brick tan with a touch of fine shimmer, $33.00) is a warm, tanned orange that sits on the skin rather than sinks in. I didn’t find the shimmer to be over-bearing (which sometimes happens with the Extra Dimension products) and this bronzer was soft and easy to blend. It lasted all day long with no fading.
Seduced at Sea Extra Dimension Blush (midtone neutral plum, $27.50) is really more of a peach-toned plum with a bit of a sparkle. Again, the sparkle wasn’t over-bearing and like the ED bronzer it didn’t sink into the skin but was soft and blendable. The reflectiveness of it made my cheeks appear slightly glowy and it held up on my cheeks all day.
Below I’m wearing Golden Bronzing Powder primarily at the hollows of the cheeks, Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer on the cheekbones above that and Seduced at Sea Extra Dimension Blush on the apples of the cheeks.
The MAC Alluring Aquatics Collection is available at Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Bloomingdale’s and maccosmetics.com.
***Golden Bronzing Powder & Delphic Extra Dimension Bronzer were received as a Press Samples while Seduced at Sea Extra Dimension Blush was purchased by me. All opinions are my own. For more information, please see the Disclosure Policy. This post also contains affiliate links.
I have Refined Golden =D
Kay recently posted..Avril Lavigne “Hello Kitty” ♥ Inspired Makeup Look
Love the packaging, also the blush looks awesome on you 🙂
Thank you!!!
BEST packaging ever!
This stuff looks so good!
Citizens of Beauty recently posted..Kestrel Beauty Bags Have my Heart
I’m a sucker for packaging BUT I am trying to be good when it comes to my makeup purchases.
Ashley recently posted..James Vincent Dishes on The Makeup Show Chicago 2014
I nreally like the packaging for this collection.
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The packaging of these is the best yet. I went to MAC yesterday and very little was left to buy. The shadows went instantly.
MarciaF (beauty info zone) recently posted..Epic Blend Premium Lip Balms – review and giveaway
These are so pretty! The packaging is so fun too!
Gorgeous packaging!
Sheila recently posted..348/365 Days of Makeup IV
I totally agree – the packaging looks absolutely great! Great shades too!
Leelo R recently posted..Wearable smoky eyes with Urban Decay Naked 2 palette
I’m in love with the packaging! I just bought one of the lipsticks from this collection.
Justina recently posted..Makeup Splurge: Eye Makeup Remover
Seduced at Sea is gorgeous. That packaging is so unique! Very cool.
Nidia – Lit From Within recently posted..A Night at the Theatre
Love what they did with this collection. Sorta makes up for the malificent.
Miranda recently posted..REVIEW: Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencils
I DIE! The fact that they look wet makes me want them EVEN MORE!
Laura My Newest Addiction recently posted..Best Drugstore Neutral Eyeshadow
I just got 17 items from this collection and I almost passed on the blush! It looks fabulous on you!
Lisa Heath recently posted..Daily Hues Nail Lacquer Ava & Hadley Swatches and Review
TY! I got a lot of this one too. I can’t resist!
OMG i totally need that packaging!!
Kimmi @ The Plastic Diaries recently posted..Neiman Marcus – Free Express Shipping Offer
The packaging IS stunning! I got Seduced at Sea and I think I have to return it because it barely shows up on me. Boooo. Love the lippies I got though!
El recently posted..Julep Maven Summer Brights Box
Super gorgeous. That packaging is to die for. And the shades look amazing on you. Really digging the Extra Definition everything MAC has been coming out with. I need these ASAP. Gorgeous!
Jamie @ Makeuplifelove recently posted..Weekend in Skincare with TATCHA Skincare
Thank you!!
Those are so beautiful and the packaging. *sigh* I wanted this collection so much but my stupid budget just didn’t allow it. Those colours are lovely on you. 🙂
Erika recently posted..Begin the Begin! Four Years of Blogging Calls for a Summer of Giveaways!
Thank you! Girl get at least a lippie!!! =D
The packaging is absolutely stunning! Love your look
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Thank you!