MAC Mineralize Blush in Petal Power Review
The Insider Score
Powder blushesCoral pink when you face the mirror, gold when you turn.
Petal Power is the MAC shade we’d choose for colour and visible gold sheen in the same sweep. The baked powder builds gently, so it’s easy to stop before the reflection overtakes the blush.
I liked how the coral pink and gold looked together on my cheeks.
Insider Beauty tester- Colour and luminosity
- 4.7/5
- Brush blendability
- 4.5/5
- Value per compact
- 3.8/5
How the score adds up
Our editors awarded 87 of 100 available points across these six criteria. Divide by 20 for the five-point rating.
- Colour and luminosity
- 28 / 30 pts
- The coral-pink base and gold shimmer give the cheek colour and a noticeable change in light as the face turns.
- Brush blendability
- 18 / 20 pts
- A soft brush lets the baked pigment build in thin passes without a hard outer edge.
- Value per compact
- 15 / 20 pts
- At $34 for the 3.2 g compact, this is a purchase to make for the particular shade.
- Support for product claims
- 12 / 15 pts
- MAC specifies the shade and finish. The contrast between the coral and gold is readily visible on the cheek.
- What sets it apart
- 9 / 10 pts
- Petal Power is more distinctly pink and gold than a straight peach luminous blush.
- Shade and formula disclosure
- 5 / 5 pts
- The compact is labelled Mineralize Blush. Petal Power identifies the colour within that range.
A shade-specific review of MAC Petal Power, how the gold shimmer changes the coral pink and when to skip a separate highlighter.
- Rank
- Not ranked
- Current price
- $34.00
- Listed size
- 0.11 oz
- Updated
Reviewed byInsider BeautyEditorial team ·
Editor’s cut
At a glance
Check the first layer from the side as well as straight on.
Place it where you want the gold to catch light.
Pair with a matte bronzer when you want more control over shine.
The gold is as important as the pink
MAC Petal Power looks like a warm pink blush until the cheek turns towards the light. Then the gold shimmer becomes just as visible as the colour underneath. That’s the reason I’d choose this particular Mineralize Blush. A matte coral and a gold highlighter can give a similar colour combination, but there is something especially pretty about having the pink and gold travel together in the same sweep of a brush.
In the compact it’s a domed, baked powder. A loosely packed brush takes a light wash from the surface. A denser brush puts more of both the pigment and the reflection in one spot. I’d start soft, especially if the foundation underneath already has a glow. You can always deepen the centre of the cheek after seeing the first layer in daylight.
Put the reflection where it belongs
Pick up a little powder and tap off the excess. Place the first touch at the upper cheek, where you’d normally consider putting a highlight, then soften the lower edge with what’s left on the brush. If you apply the heaviest part near the nose, the shimmer draws the eye there as readily as the pink does. Turn slightly towards a window before deciding where the next sweep belongs.
Petal Power is particularly easy to pair with a matte bronzer. Keep the warmth around the outside of the face, then let the pink and gold sit a little higher and further forward. If you like a stronger highlight, add it only after the blush. A narrow touch above the cheekbone is often all that is needed.
When I’d spend $34
I’d pay for Petal Power when this exact coral-pink and gold combination is a shade I expect to wear several times a week. The compact holds 3.2 g. Milani Luminoso is a less expensive way to get a luminous cheek, but it leans peach and gives a different effect next to a pink lip.
For someone who wants colour to stay matte and highlight to sit in one very precise place, two separate products give more control. Petal Power is at its best when the sheen is part of what you want from your blush.
Useful details
Frequently asked questions
Is MAC Petal Power a matte blush?
No. MAC describes it as coral pink with gold shimmer.
How does it compare with Milani Luminoso?
Luminoso gives a peachier cheek. Petal Power pairs a pinker coral base with a more distinct gold reflection.