Here is the first of a series of blog entries on the MAC Hey, Sailor collection. This is MAC's summer collection for 2012, and just like the Nautically inspired collections from past years, this collection pays homage to the familiar and iconic sailor-inspired navy blue and white stripes in terms of packaging. I am really liking the look of these compacts and cases, as they look chic and timeless. I think this is a lot better than the packaging of the summer collection from last year, Surf Baby.
Pro LongWear Bronzing Powder:
Nude On Board Pro LongWear Bronzing Powder
Nude On Board, Sun Dipped (sunlight)
In this entry, I will be reviewing the Pro LongWear bronzing powders as well as the regular bronzing powders that are part of this collection. The Pro LongWear bronzing powders are the genius products from this collection, simply because summer and the scorching heat usually melt off makeup in as little as one or two hours, so everyone needs a good bronzing powder that will stay put under the elements. MAC showcases two limited edition Pro LongWear bronzing powders in this collection, Nude On Board, a bronzy-yellow toned bronzer, and Sun Dipped, dirty red in tone. This formula is a limited edition by MAC, so I highly recommend that you get a least one if you want to try a bronzing powder with a more lasting formula. In my experience, this product lasted 3 to 4 hours longer than the regular bronzing powders. It took me to work and back with it still apparent on my cheeks, although slightly faded, which is still a great feat since it was 106 degrees outside. Granted that I didn't stay outside the whole day, it still stayed on and didn't budge despite the exposure to intense heat. For that, this formula gets my vote.
The formula is a finely-milled, jet-milled powder that goes very smoothly and creamy on the skin. I was amazed at the slip and texture. My only gripe is that the formula is limited edition (at least for now), and the shades are very similar to my eyes. I hope MAC releases more shades with a diversity of range and depth in this formula.
Bronzing Powder:
Soft Sand Bronzing Powder
Refined Golden (sunlight)
Soft Sand (indoor lighting, no flash)
Refined Golden is I believe a part of the permanent range, and is a fixture in summer collections. It is described as a finely spun gold with soft pearl finish. It's nice but sometimes it's a little too dark for my skintone. My favorite shade of all these bronzing powders is Soft Sand. It is a golden bronze that has fine gold pearl, and is perfect for my skintone.
The regular bronzing powder is not as creamy or jet-milled as the Pro Longwears, but they are also easy to apply and blend, although they obviously don't last as long as the Pro Longwears. If only MAC can come up with Soft Sand in the Pro Longwear formula, I'd be a happy camper!
All in all, the bronzing powders are okay (and not as exciting as the Pro Longwears because they've been around before). The star is obviously the Pro Longwear and rightly so. I hope the formula finds itself in the permanent range soon.
Watch out for more swatches and reviews of the MAC Hey, Sailor collection!
Note: Media sample was provided by a representative of the brand for consideration. All opinions are completely mine.
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