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MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle (Review & Photos)

8 October 2012

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in 'Soft and Gentle'

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in ‘Soft and Gentle’, £21.50 – MAC || Debenhams || House of Fraser

Summer is now over, but I’m still obsessed with that Summer glow. If you’re an avid follower here on Le Beauty Girl, you may have seen my first (HERE) and my second (HERE) attempts at finding the perfect cheekbone highlighter. After that, I got recommended so many great highlighters, including Benefit SunBeam and the ever so hyped up MAC MSF in Soft and Gentle, which as you can probably tell, is the one I chose to add to my makeup collection. The question is: is it worth the hype? We shall discuss that now!

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in 'Soft and Gentle'

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in ‘Soft and Gentle’ is a compact powder highlighter with a frosty metallic finish. MAC describes it as a ‘gilded peach bronze’ colour, which I agree, but I also spot a hint of ‘champagne’ there. You get a whopping 10g of product, which is the same thing you get from the MSF Natural powders.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in 'Soft and Gentle'

To me, this is a universal highlighter. I always found that cool-toned highlighters suit pale skin tones and warm-toned highlighters suit medium to dark skin tones, but ‘Soft and Gentle’ is a funny one; even though I would classify it as a warm-toned highlighter, and therefore more suitable to medium + skin tones, it also looks amazing on paler skin tones (see it on the gorgeous Louise here).

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in 'Soft and Gentle'

So, is it worth the hype (and the investment)? The answer is one bit fat YES! This is by far the most beautiful highlighter I’ve ever tried; a quick swirl over my cheekbones and I’m left with the perfect amount of glow. It also photographs beautifully! I’ve been constantly reaching for it, and it was my chosen highlighter for my Cosmo Blog Awards Ceremony makeup (tutorial to come!). Even if you don’t buy any other highlighter ever again, do save up for this one; you won’t regret it – I’m well and truly addicted!

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in 'Soft and Gentle'

I hereby grant ‘ HOLY GRAIL status to the MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in ‘Soft and Gentle.

What do you think of MAC MSF in Soft and Gentle? Have you ever tried it? Do you know any other products that can rival it? Let me know!

  • Product: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in ‘Soft and Gentle’
  • Price: £21.50
  • Availability: MAC || Debenhams || House of Fraser

Written by: Ysis Lorenna

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  1. Laura Birch says

    8 October 2012 at 10:14 am

    Such a pretty colour! Must buy haha

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  2. Sarah says

    8 October 2012 at 10:21 am

    If you still fancy trying sunbeam, Instyle have some Benefit samples in this month’s magazine including this. It’s cheapest in tesco at £2.50 ;) x

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  3. SANDRA theblackpearl says

    8 October 2012 at 10:25 am

    It is such a lovely product. I will be buying it soon.

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  4. Julie Carter says

    8 October 2012 at 11:09 am

    Far too glittery for my skin. Seems to highlight my pores and do nothing else other than make me look obviously made up. And i promise i am light handed.

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  5. Le Beauty Girl says

    8 October 2012 at 11:52 am

    That’s a shame; it works really well on me!

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  6. Le Beauty Girl says

    8 October 2012 at 11:53 am

    It is, indeed. Pretty in every aspect :) x

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  7. Le Beauty Girl says

    8 October 2012 at 11:53 am

    Thanks for letting me know. I’ll have a look out for Instyle today :) x

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  8. Le Beauty Girl says

    8 October 2012 at 11:53 am

    Yes, do buy it! You won’t regret it :) x

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  9. Kimberley says

    8 October 2012 at 11:56 am

    Looks stunning on you!

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  10. MrAJBx3 says

    8 October 2012 at 2:48 pm

    I love this so much! i love the one called Lightscapade its amazing!

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  11. Sandra Rytter Jensen says

    8 October 2012 at 3:18 pm

    I have this on my wishlist, but wow, on your skin it just looks amazing! Love your makeup, could you do a tutorial for it? o:

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  12. BlushBug says

    8 October 2012 at 5:35 pm

    This is such a fantastic highlighter! It looks fantastic on your skin! I’m on the pale side so I liked how you linked to a pale blogger. Great review Ysis! Xx

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  13. hannahcumberland says

    8 October 2012 at 6:15 pm

    I really want to try this!

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  14. Ellie says

    8 October 2012 at 6:26 pm

    This looks beautiful. Love your makeup here! xx

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  15. Julie Carter says

    8 October 2012 at 6:57 pm

    I know, it looks amazing on you.

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  16. Catherine Buckle says

    8 October 2012 at 7:15 pm

    I also bought this after Louise from Sprinkle Of Glitter recommended it and i LOVE it!!! Don’t know what I did without it :-)

    http://themakeupjunkieblog-catb.blogspot.co.uk

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  17. Thaís Lins Andrade says

    8 October 2012 at 11:44 pm

    Lindo o efeito que ele dá à pele, Ysis.
    Quanto à duração na pele? É bacana?
    Tenho um de marca nacional que tem a cor parecida com a Soft & Gentle.
    A marca é Fenzza, conhece?
    Beijão

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  18. Le Beauty Girl says

    10 October 2012 at 10:29 am

    Thank you, Kimberley! :) x

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  19. Le Beauty Girl says

    10 October 2012 at 10:29 am

    I know, I’ve seen it on the MAC website and I now have my eye on it as well :) x

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  20. Le Beauty Girl says

    10 October 2012 at 10:30 am

    Thank you! You should so get this; it’s so pretty and works really well! Tutorial request noted :) x

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  21. Le Beauty Girl says

    10 October 2012 at 10:30 am

    Thank you, lovely! So glad you liked it :) I wanted everyone to see that it doesn’t just look good on medium/dark skin tones! xx

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  22. Le Beauty Girl says

    10 October 2012 at 10:31 am

    I think you should :) x

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  23. Le Beauty Girl says

    10 October 2012 at 10:31 am

    Thank you, Ellie! :) x

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  24. Le Beauty Girl says

    10 October 2012 at 10:32 am

    I know, right?! So many highlighters I tried and nothing compares to this one. I haven’t tried Dior Amber Diamond, which everyone says it’s amazing, but I’m quite happy with this one! :) x

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  25. Le Beauty Girl says

    10 October 2012 at 10:33 am

    Obrigada, Thaís! A duração é muito boa. Eu usei pra uma festa à noite, e quando eu cheguei em casa bem tarde, ainda dava pra vê-lo na pele :) Não conheço a Fenzza, é boa?
    Beijos

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  26. Thaís Lins Andrade says

    10 October 2012 at 4:56 pm

    É uma marca ótima daqui e super baratinha.
    Acho que vc gostaria muito. :)
    Beijão

    Reply
  27. Ciara Sims says

    18 October 2015 at 4:19 pm

    This looks absolutely gorgeous on you!! x

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  28. gazala says

    4 October 2016 at 8:56 am

    From mac soft and gentle and anastasia highlighter so Hollywood wch is good….

    Reply
  29. gazala says

    4 October 2016 at 8:56 am

    Please please suggest..

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