Bronzing Powder - Refined Golden

Name: MAC Cosmetics Bronzing Powder - Refined Golden
Brand: MAC Cosmetics
Rating: 4.1 (258 reviews)

MAC Cosmetics

4.1

258 reviews

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5.0

from

claud9

5 years ago

Love this bronzer more than my guerlain one or Dior. It gives a reddish bronze look which I like when I’m tan. I have to be careful to not overdo it (I’m nc30) as it’s very pigmented. It’s the most...

About reviewer (138 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Anitaa8

8 years ago

I really like this bronzer however am not sure about the sparkle for every day wear. I think this would be best for nighttime use. I probably won't repurchase as dont reach for it often so probably...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0

from

Masalaraven

8 years ago

Fantastic bronzer! This is my 2nd time getting this bronzer & I love it even more! It goes on so well. There's no product 'flying around' like other bronzers that 'powder' profusely when applied....

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0

from

bwhite115

9 years ago

I have mixed feelings about this bronzer. It is true that the sparkles are so refined that they do not show up of your face (thank the lord). However, my biggest struggle has been its blendability?...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

2.0

from

queenM100

10 years ago

Made a second purchase of this bronzer then realized that it gives a red tone to the skin. I saw that a YouTuber said the same thing. Not sure if it's the new formula or I only realized it this...

About reviewer (87 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

krkrkristin27

10 years ago

I have been using this bronzer for over a decade! It really is the perfect bronzer when used correctly. When I was younger I used this all over my face which I do not recommend. BUT when applied as...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen

4.0

from

CBNegron

10 years ago

After completely going through my MAC's Pro Longwear Bronzer "Nude on Board", I picked this one up and decided to give it a try. I typically wear an NC15/NC20, and while this is a pretty dark,...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Ihearttintin

11 years ago

"Refined Golden" seems to be re-promoted for every summer collection. I bought this because the MAC mua recommended this for my NC42 skin tone. I thought it would be too dark but it seems to be...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0

from

JessicaMontello

11 years ago

Pretty on my fair skin tone, not orangey at all, slight shimmer but not in a drag queen type of way. Love this bronzer.

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

2.0

from

JulesRiv

11 years ago

I hated this bronzer. I usually wear Laguna by Nars but didn't wanna spend $30 on a bronzer, and b/c I'm a Mac Pro member I decided to go a little cheaper just this once. I felt this just became...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0

from

bebokaur

11 years ago

I really love this bronzer. I am nc35 and I find it gives me a nice glow. The people who have said this is orange, it might look like that on you because you are very pale in skin tone. I don't...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

1.0

from

bailokaye

11 years ago

Very orangey, does not blend well, bad texture. Might work well for someone who is tan but not for pale people.

About reviewer (275 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

4.0

from

ktemly

12 years ago

I really like this bronzer. I am a NW25 and find this gives me just the right amount of glow (with a light hand). I can see how you would end up looking a little muddy / orange if you did apply too...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

1.0

from

Sunkissed101

12 years ago

A lot of people said this made them look "ruddy", "orangey", or "dirty", but on my C2 complexion, it just made me look healthy. Healthy, radiant, and glowing. It wasn't a glitterbomb, it was...

About reviewer (72 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Parisa909

12 years ago

Refined Golden is a dirty brown with this golden shimmer that is noticeable in the pan but hardly detectable used on the skin. It’s nice for a sun-kissed look and good for contouring – with this...

About reviewer (230 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

1happytrader10

12 years ago

Thank you to the lovely SA who told me to use this instead of pink undertoned blushes. I had no idea I was cool toned and adding pink to my face makes it 10 times worse. This stuff looks super...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

3.0

from

thenaturediva

12 years ago

I really wanted to love this. This has the most gorgeous color ever!! I looks awesome with my tanned skin, enhances my tan in the most beautiful way. Its the best contour i have owned till date....

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

laquiche

12 years ago

One of my favourite bronzers (and i must own 50 bronzers at least!) it is a good standard colour for my nc 35 skin, i mean it works in the summer but also winter. It is not too shimmery so very...

About reviewer (120 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

4.0

from

rayoflight121

12 years ago

This looks peachy brown on my NC25ish complexion. I don't use it as a bronzer but more of a blush. Other then that, I do like it and it lasts pretty much all day on me.

About reviewer (262 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

taro8920

12 years ago

love this product, amazing bronzer but not a contouring product, its too shimmery, and a tiny tiny bit orangey. i wouldn't repurchase this only for the reason that it made me realized how much i...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown