MAC Glorify Extra Dimension Skinfinish Review + Swatches

Glorify Extra Dimension Skinfinish

Yet another product that made me gasp when I saw it. I mean really, look at how vivid this is! I can’t even! I waited for a couple of days so I could take pictures before I swatched the product. Remember MAC Hullaballoo High-Light Powder from ’06? It had that fantastic sheen on the top, and underneath it was an average blah powder? Well, Glorifiy isn’t like that.

Nordstrom describes it:

Extra Dimension Skinfinish 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 and wears ten hours.

MAC Glorify Extra Dimension Skinfinish Review

Yes, the powder is silky. The color is a true copper with a lovely sheen. Yes, it’s really a great brown girl product that can be used on eyes and cheeks, probably as a highlight on the lips. But honestly, I’m not sure that the powder feels any different than a frosty eyeshadow. This is one of those products that you should really try for yourself at your nearest counter or store. In its defense, I think it looks better in real life. It’s really, really pretty to look at in the container, and the color is good, but I can’t say that you’ll want to jump off a bridge for not having it. I definitely don’t have the same enthusiasm that I had for Heroine lipstick! This is my first impression, but I would love to know what you think when you try it!

Edit: Two hours later, I went downstairs to do laundry. The lights are a bit more dim down there, and there’s no direct sunlight. The swatch on my arm was still there, and the color looked 50 times better! It’s really a true bronzy copper, perfect as a hightlight for brown skin. I’m going to try this as an eyeshadow tomorrow. And no, I’m not changing my mind because everyone else is saying this is an epic product. Lighting truly makes a difference!!!!

Note: This was sent to me by the company for review.

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Erin Bailey has been beauty blogging for 6 years. She also creates makeup guides and tutorials on Youtube. She also hosts a podcast show, Creative Colony. Be sure to follow her on twitter (@erinscandalous and @erinjbailey) and facebook!

  • ebeleu

    i got mine yesterday. i’m an NC 45/50 mix and i have to say, this is BEAUTIFUL on. I thought i would love superb more, but this is amazing. it goes on so creamy and blends like a dream. i’m really glad i got it. 

  • http://www.scandalousbeautyonline.com/ ErinScandalous

    This is great feedback! I don’t feel the creamy texture, but it does go on super smooth! How did you apply it? 

  • ebeleu

    i used a regular medium sized powder brush cos i’m away from home,without my brushes.just pinched it at the base to apply and then blended it with the full head.i’m sure it will be better with a smaller firmer brush but used with a light hand.

  • http://www.scandalousbeautyonline.com/ ErinScandalous

    Awesome feedback! Thanks so much for sharing! : ) 

  • Cam

    yaasss ! I was waiting for you to do a review on this collection. I was hoping you’d have the same enthusiasm about it as you did metal rock! Have you tried the superb skinfinish? Can you please do a review on it? :) xx

  • http://www.cosmeticdiet.blogspot.com/ Joanne_

    i can’t wait to get mine!  it looks lovely

  • http://browngirlfriendly.wordpress.com/ Brown Girl Friendly

    I agree that it’s not a holy grail product, but it’s definitely nice to have.  it’s like gold deposit MSF without the chunky glitter. The texture is beautiful.

  • http://www.divastyleblog.com/ Diva Style

    See, Ms. SCANDALOUS! Thanks to you, I’m going to pick up two products I don’t need this week! Lol.

  • http://www.scandalousbeautyonline.com/ ErinScandalous

    LOL! But you’re going to be so happy that you own them! 

  • http://www.scandalousbeautyonline.com/ ErinScandalous

    Exactly! 

  • http://www.scandalousbeautyonline.com/ ErinScandalous

    It truly is! Would love to know what you think after you try it! 

  • http://www.scandalousbeautyonline.com/ ErinScandalous

    Girl, NOTHING IN LIFE will be as amazing as Metal Rock MSF!! Hahaha! But yes, I tried Superb, and it’s more of a fleshy silver. I tried to take a picture of it, but the pic made it look VERY blah. Looks much better in real life! 

  • http://twitter.com/MuslimahB Hafsa Issa-Salwe

    It looks gorgeous and it’d highlight brown skin SO well!

  • http://www.cosmeticdiet.blogspot.com/ Joanne_

    I absolutely adore this, i think i love the texture more than the actual color even though the color is beautiful!  such a dream to apply!

  • http://www.divastyleblog.com/ Diva Style

    Ok, I’m back. The swatches don’t do this justice. I got it, and when you put it on, it has this RIDICULOUS luster that is seriously…oh so glorious! I put it over one of my blushes, and it was beautiful! Simply the perfect highlighter!