2012 in Review: Favorite Mac Blushes

Blush, especially in the colder months, is a must have for any December look. Here are three of my favorite Mac blushes for December. From top to bottom:
Pink Swoon
A great bright pink in a sheer tone finish. This color is especially great for darker skin tones. In the pan it comes off as a very bright pink, but it's quite sheer on the skin and is great for adding a hint of flush to the skin.
Melba
A long time favorite of mine, this peach-coral toned blush looks great on just about anybody! It's great for neutral looks or adding a hint of color without drawing attention away from a dramatic eye or a bold lip. I love e corals, both on the lips and on the cheeks, which is why this is probably one of my favorite blushes.
Mocha
No where near as brown as it sounds, this shade is a beautiful dusty rose. It's a very natural shade, but does a fantastic job of adding that just out of the cold flush that we Minnesotans know all too well. ;)

Favorites: Dark December.

Here are some swatches of a couple of my favorite dark shades by Mac. These three are all very popular shades, and are all indispensable in my kit. All three shades are shown from top to bottom: applied with fix+, over Urban Decay's Primer Potion in Original, and by itself.
Carbon
This matte black is invaluable when it comes to creating the perfect dramatic smokey eye or setting eyeliner. Carbon has been getting a lot of flack recently for not being the "blackest" black out there, which I tend to agree with. However, I feel that anything darker is too inky and doesn't have enough definition to work on the eye.
Satin Taupe
This is one of the few shimmer shades I find myself reaching for time and time again. It's great on the lid blended out with some Espresso, or even lighter browns like Kid or Soft Brown. The gorgeous purple-grey undertones work great with golden-brown eyes.
Espresso
Also another favorite of mine when it comes to smokey eyes. This shade work great for adding definition to the crease and even used as eyeliner with a little bit of fix+ and a push liner brush.