Review: MAC Redhead MSF from Blonde Brunette Redhead Collection

January 13, 2009 |

Author Amy

I’m expecting to do quite a few reviews from this collection. Well I am NOT a redhead, but that doesn’t matter with the BBR collection; the shades may compliment that particular skin tone, but they will work for anyone. Redhead Mineralize Skin Finish is a perfect example of this. This is a GORGEOUS shade that would truly work on any skintone, from the fairest, pale-skinned girl like me, to a dark-skinned girl!

The MSF’s in this collection are different than the past release’s in that the formula is a visible four shade degrade (in the past there were different colored swirls, resulting in some individual MSFs being less superior), in this case, from a salmon to gold shade. When swirled with a brush, they mix together on the skin. Redhead is a peachy gold that looks great worn over blush, in place of a blush, and used as highlighter on the forehead, cheekbones, nose, and chin (my preferred use).

Here is a picture of me wearing Redhead MSF over MAC Peachykeen blush

MSF’s are admittedly expensive, due to a price increase, now totalling $28. However, I still think they are worth every penny, and suggest you own at least a few! There is plenty of product as you use very little in each application so they should last you quite a long time. I’m planning to go back in a few weeks and purchase the Blonde MSF, which is a very pretty pink shade.

Quick wrap-up:
1. New four shade degrade formula in place of past formula’s much more variable swirls – huge plus!
2. Peachy/gold shade that is universally flattering
3. Lots of product
4. $3 price increase – boo
5. Limited edition
6. Multi-tasker as a highlight/blush

My verdict: The price hike does indeed suck, but MSFs are a quality product, and MAC did come out with something original instead of rolling out the same old ones… So if you’re willing to spend a little extra cash for something beautiful and unique that will indeed last you for a long time, Redhead MSF and the other two in the collection (if they swatch well on you!) are worth the $ !!