07/06/2012

Mac Strobe cream, a review


You asked for it, so here it is!

Without a doubt, Mac Strobe Cream has grown into a makeup favourite of mine. I can finally achieve that "dewy" skin that everyone speaks of, without having to change my normal foundation!

But this is definitely not the only virtue of Strobe Cream.
Let me explain:


First of all, Mac categorizes this product under skincare, since it offers some moisturising action while carrying lots of antioxidants. Now, its moisture is not adequate for Strobe Cream to be worn on its own with no other face cream underneath- however, it doesn't make the skin look drier than it is, which some highlighters do.

There are many ways to use Strobe Cream; I've tried wearing it under/over foundation, though my favourite way to use it is by mixing it with my foundation. The finish it gives to the skin is like an opalescent glow, nothing like a shiny/sweaty layer: it has a sheen rather than shimmer (let alone frost or glitter), and because its glowing particles are pink/purple based, Strobe Cream does wonders to dull complexions, making them look brighter and healthier.

Below I've taken photos of some swatches, so you can see how it translates on the skin:



You may fear that since Strobe Cream is fairly cool-toned, it won't be appropriate on warm-toned complexions. I don't think that's the case: once it's mixed with foundation, it ceases to look "pinky". I would also assume its fine glowing particles don't make the pores on the skin look larger, but as we're dealing with a moisturising highlighter, it probably isn't the best match for oily skin.

Other things to mention: it looks amazing when worn in photos, as it gives that needed dimension to the face without looking greasy or shiny. And a word of notice: mixing Strobe Cream with your foundation may slightly lighten its tone, so you may have to consider mixing in a tiny blob of a darker foundation to bring it back to normal.

I should finally stress out that if you want to give Strobe Cream a go, skip the full-size 50ml version: it's made of a hard plastic that makes it difficult for the product to come out of the nozzle! Instead, opt for the squeezable 30ml travel size, and save yourselves those extra €€€.

So, have you tried Strobe Cream?
Feel free to share your favourite liquid highlighters in the comments below!

Evi   xx

23 comments:

  1. Thanks for your review! I heard good things about this cream before but never tried it. How I'm aching to run to a MAC store. Nice review :)

    www.mimikaayu.blogspot.com

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    1. It's definitely worth the try, if your skintype can handle it!
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  2. I loooooooooove this one ♥

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    1. Yay, I'm now a Strobe Cream convert too!
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  3. Nice post!I have purchased the travel size a while ago but I left it aside because I was afraid it would look greasy..I think I'm gonna give it a try mixed with foundation starting from today!
    http://starsandstellars.blogspot.gr/

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    1. Oh no girl, Strobe Cream definitaly deserves a second try! You give it a shot mixed with foundation, I think you'll love it ;)
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  4. Mix with foundation, douze points! Love it!

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    1. Yes! It's so neat to add luminocity to your foundation, without buying a new one ;)
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  5. Πολυ ωραιο review οπως παντα;-)

    Η Strobe ειναι απο τα προιοντα που εχω παρει στα χερια μου, τα εχω παει στο ταμειο και τελικα παντα τα αφηνω για καποιο ανεξηγητο λογο.. Εχω μικτη προς λιπαρη επιδερμιδα κ οσο και αν οι κοπελες στα MAC με διαβεβαιωνουν οτι δε θα με κανει "γλιτσερη" εγω δεν...παντως τη μικρη συσκευασια για λαμψη στα ζυγωματικα&στο κοκαλο του φρυδιου τη σκεφτομαι! Τη μεγαλη ουτε καν ομως!
    Εξαιρετικο προιον και must have αλλα θελει προσοχη αν υπαρχει ταση λιπαροητας δυστυχως...

    http://beautyincrisis.blogspot.gr/

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    1. Χμμμ, ναι αν το δέρμα σου είναι πολύ λιπαρό, η Strobe Cream θα το φορτώσει ένα τσακ ενυδάτωση και δε λέει- ειδικά τώρα το καλοκαίρι! Υπάρχει βέβαια και το Strobe liquid ;)
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  6. Hi! I just found your blog today, I'm really loving it!
    I've literally just purchased some Strobe Cream from the MAC website after reading this review, I can't wait for it to arrive now.

    Sarah
    http://www.allthelittlepieces-blog.blogspot.com

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  7. Hi! I just found your blog today, I'm really loving it!
    I've literally just purchased some Strobe Cream from the MAC website after reading this review, I can't wait for it to arrive now.

    Sarah
    http://www.allthelittlepieces-blog.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you darling! I'm sure you'd love Strobe Cream ;)

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  8. Thanks, nice review as always!!

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    1. I'm glad you liked it, huniii!
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  9. mac's strobe cream has to be my all time fave mac product! wow...what did just the mac-aholic say?but seriously it's such a lovely product and i agree with you, i prefer mixing it with my foundation!!! xxx

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    1. Oh I'm happy you like it so much! That means it's approved by a Mac lover so it can be nothing but amazing ;)
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  10. I want, need, have to have!!!
    Awesome review! I'm either get this or the strobe lotion, for sure!!!
    Thanx for this post dollness! :)

    xxx

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    1. Girl, I'm pretty positive you're gonna love Strobe Cream, or the lotion version! And because it's cool-toned, it should be a perfect match for you ;)
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  11. Ειμαι και εγω μια "σχετική" φαν της MAC και η strobe cream ειναι απο τα προιοντα που εχω βαλει στο ματι εδω και λιγο καιρο, ηθελα να σε ρωτησω ΕVi μου αν ξερεις εαν υπαρχει διαφορα στο αποτελεσμα της cream απο τη liquid, εχω μικτο δέρμα και λιπαροτητα στο "Τ", τι μου προτεινεις να κανω??NICE JOB GIRL THANKS FOR THE REVIEWS!!!!

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    1. Χμμ, μάλλον καλύτερα να πας προς τη Strobe Lotion! Έχουν την ίδια λάμψη αλλά η Strobe Cream ενδέχεται να κάνει το δέρμα σου να φαίνεται λίγο πιο λιπαρό απ'ότι συνήθως! Hope it helped ;)
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    2. thanks sweetie...i will try it soon

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