I placed my order for two of the new MAC Skinfinish Sunstruck Bronzers when they were live on the MAC website a few days ago and they arrived today. I wanted to go ahead and share swatches of the two shades that I purchased. I’m not sure why they have disappeared from the website, but I’m sure they will return because some shades are already available at Belk and QVC.
UPDATE March 28, 2023: MAC’s Consumer Care Team has responded to me letting me know that the bronzer launch was delayed. I also contacted MAC again to ask specifically about the safety of using these products after a reader mentioned to me that she heard this product was being discontinued due to its smell. MAC has responded that these products are safe for use (see below for their exact wording).
UPDATE March 21, 2023: I talked to MAC’s online customer service and they informed me that these bronzers were released ahead of schedule. They did also say that I could contact the consumer care team to confirm, so I did send them an email. The bronzers are no longer at Belk or QVC when I checked, so I’m not sure how so many retailers could have launched something ahead of schedule all at the same time. If the information changes when I hear back from MAC Consumer care I’ll be sure to post an update.
The brush that was released with the collection is listed on the MAC website, so there is clearly something going on with this release. Some of the affiliate links below will only take you to the MAC homepage until the brand reposts the items. I know this may be slightly annoying, but it saves me from having to update the links later when they reappear. The QVC links at the bottom do take you to the product pages and you can purchase these items from QVC as of the time I am posting this.
Ok, let’s get into some swatches and comparisons!
I have to tell you, I’m nervous to even try to use the Radiant Bronzer formula. It is so shiny and reflective it is definitely making me worry that it will look more like a highlighter. Now things can change when you blend products out sheerly with a brush, but I don’t know that a fluffy brush can really do much to diffuse this much shine. I know there are some people that avoid bronzers with any sort of sheen, so if that sounds like you, the radiant formula is a pass regardless of how it blends out.
I know that there are people that love the NARS Bronzing Powder for its healthy sheen, but that is also what makes some people dislike it. So hopefully comparing the MAC Skinfinish Sunstruck Bronzers to the NARS shades that I have will be a good point of reference for the finish. Those comparison swatches are further down in this post.
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MAC Skinfinish Sunstruck Radiant Deep Golden, $35
MAC Skinfinish Sunstruck Radiant Deep Golden vs NARS Bronzing Powder Casino
MAC Skinfinish Sunstruck Matte Deep Rosy, $35
MAC Skinfinish Sunstruck Matte Deep Rosy vs NARS Bronzing Powder Punta Cana
MAC Skinfinish Sunstruck Radiant Bronzer Ingredients
Even when MAC had these products available on the website they had no ingredient listing, so I wanted to include that information.
MAC Skinfinish Sunstruck Matte Bronzer Ingredients
MAC Skinfinish Sunstruck Radiant Bronzer @ QVC**
MAC Skinfinish Sunstruck Matte Bronzer @ QVC**
Skinfinish Sunstruck Bronzers (available soon) and Brush (available now) at maccosmetics.com**
Stay tuned for an update once I’ve had the chance to try them out.
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Nikki From HR 
Thank you for posting this! I was having a difficult time to deciding if I should purchase deep or rich. We have a similar complexion and now I’m certain I should purchase deep.
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You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful.
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Oof the radiant one looks so much like a highlighter, even for me! I hope it does end up being able to sheer out and look less shiny as you pointed out might be possible. Like a shimmery bronzer topper at the very least.
If it does end up being like a highlighter, I wouldn’t have minded if I had a shade like yours, but the one I ordered would be too dark on me for that purpose.
And wow! Deep Rosy looks surprisingly deep! What a switch from the original bronzer range.
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Yes! I’m happy to see the improved shade range too.
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These bronzers are now discontinued. Smell yours. Doesn’t that smell like unwashed body parts? Sephora, Dillards, Macys, etc had them also. “Selling them early” is much nicer to say then “we messed up the formula”. I found this out on instagram : stinks and not good color payoff (on lighter shades).
You are the only publication outside of instagram I have seen speaking on it, but when I saw Mac’s response to you, I had to reach out.
What’s in it that makes it stink (I have a matte one), and can that hurt my face? I really want to use it!
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I haven’t seen anywhere that these are discontinued but I’m not personally going to try these out until more information is available. The smell is odd, but until I heard the comments about the smell I hadn’t noticed it at all. I had to make a point of smelling it. I don’t know what to think at this point. Once I get a response from MAC’s consumer care team, I will post that information.
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I just received a refund on them plus customer service sent 2 emails wanting me to detail my experience. All I had to mention was the scent and received a very nice apology. At least get your refund, you spent your hard earned money.
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I will, thanks for letting me know.
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