The new MAC Eye shadow X 15/Warm Neutral combination ($85), one of two 15-pan palettes released with the Eyes on MAC collection, offered now at MAC counters, stores as well as on the internet at maccosmetics.com
See, this is exactly how they get ya — cold, difficult numbers, baby.
When you run the numbers, $85 for each of the two new MAC Eye shadow X 15 palettes seems beyond reasonable — as well as not just reasonable, however really wise. thinking about that a pro combination Insert ($2), an empty pro combination ($8) as well as 15 private shadow pan refills ($150) would set you back $160, $85 is a steal!
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At least that’s what I plan to tell my hubby when I go to Nordstrom later this week to “take a look” at one more 15-pan MAC palette, this just recently released as well as full of a few of the brand’s bestselling shades (codename: Nordstrom Naturals).
“But, babe!” I’ll tell him, “It’s basically half off. I’m doing this for the great of the family.”
Something tells me I’ll be satisfied with rolling eyes as well as a sigh, however whatevs.
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Cool Neutral (top) as well as warm Neutral (bottom)
So, these two palettes — warm Neutral as well as awesome Neutral — I can’t even believe about them without feeling a bit gooey inside. full of a mix of perennial long-term collection faves as well as restricted edition colors, they’re the two new Eye shadow X 15 palettes from the Eyes on MAC collection, as well as they’re offered now at MAC stores as well as online.
If they look familiar, gold star! You may keep in mind them from last year. They’re essentially re-promotes of those palettes, so you may already have them.
If not, this might be a great time to pounce, as well as not just since the palettes are a quite great value (the pans are the exact same size as MAC’s full-size 0.05-oz. refills). They’re likewise a great method to quickly develop up your collection of MAC workhorse shades, as both of them are bristling with useful, daily neutrals that never go out of style.
But which one? — that’s the million-dollar question.
Well, what type of colors do you currently wear? Do you wear more awesome grays, pinks as well as silvers, or more warm, buttery coppers as well as golds?
Eye shadow X 15/Cool Neutral
Some other things to consider…
Overall, the colors in the awesome combination seem less pigmented than the colors in the warm palette, at least on my NC 42 skin, as well as I discover myself building them up in layers (especially Flounce, wonderful Allure, pick Me Up as well as cozy Grey).
The awesome Neutral combination top row colors in Flounce, wonderful Allure, sun modified After Dusk as well as Blackberry
The awesome Neutral combination middle row colors in pick Me Up, cozy Grey, Crushed Clove, Deception as well as Brun
The awesome Neutral combination bottom row colors in Silver Fog, French Clay, Cumulus, Pearled earth as well as Black Tied
The awesome Neutrals seem like they’d be much better fit for paler skin tones rather than deep. For that reason I haven’t been reaching for it as much as the warm Palette.
Eye shadow X 15/Warm Neutral
The warm one’s shadows pack more pigment than the Cools, as well as the combination has a number of shades that I understand I can wear every day…for the next three lifetimes (like Saddle, Brule as well as Amber Lights).
And then there’s Honey Lust — in this case, the dicey shade. It’s definitely a chunky monkey, I know, however that’s just the method it goes with Honey Lust. Whenever I wear it, I utilize a wet brush, and/or carefully pat it on my lids with a flat brush. Be patient, as well as try not to sweep it, lest you end up with shadow around the place. It can be worth the effort, though. Honey Lust can look truly gorgeous when it’s packed on the lids.
The warm Neutral combination top row from the left: Hey, warm Breeze, Gingershap, Dark Brew as well as dance in the Dark
The warm Neutral combination middle row: Brule, Vanilla Extract, Honey Lust, Amber Lights as well as Saddle
The warm Neutral combination bottom row: Lemon Tart, innovative Copper, Butterfudge, Divine Decadence as well as Unwind
Oh, as well as can we talk about Saddle for a second? It is, hands down, one of my MAC ride-or-die shift shades. I might wear it in the crease with any type of of the shimmery shades in the warm combination as well as be a happy kitty feline forever. Meow, meow, purr, purr.
All from the warm Neutral palette: using Saddle in the crease, Butterfudge on my lids, Brule on my brow bone as well as Vanilla Extract in the inner corners
The warm Neutral combination likewise has a number of shades with completes that look scary as well as dangerously frosty in swatches, however turn out to be more satiny than shimmery on the eyes,like Butterfudge, Dark Brew, Vanilla Extract as well as warm Breeze. I like them for simple, single-shadow looks.
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Buff one on your lids for eyes that glow, as well as you understand exactly how this homegirl likes her glow. additional fantastic with long, luxe lashes.
The Eye shadow X 15/Cool Neutral combination includes…
Flounce, a chalky white pink
Sweet Allure, a soft light pink
Sun Tweaked, a soft frosty coral
Blackberry, a muted burgundy-plummy brown
After Dusk, a mid-tone rosy pink with pearl
Pick Me Up, a pale ivory
Crushed Cove, a filthy golden olive
Cozy Grey, a awesome gray
Deception, a chocolate gold
Brun, a muted blackish brown
Silver Fog, a white with silvery pearl
French Clay, a white with gray frost
Cumulus, a filthy gray charcoal
Pearled Earth, a deep bluish gray
Black Tied, a black with silvery sparkle
The Eye shadow X15/Warm Neutral combination includes…
Hey, a metallic coral
Warm Breeze, a pastel coral
Gingersnap, a deep rosy pink
Dark Brew, a deep chocoalte with pinkish pearl
Dance in the Dark, a dark brown
Brule, a soft creamy beige
Vanilla Extract, a warm yellow beige
Honey Lust, a bronzy peach
Amber Lights, a peachy brown with shimmer
Saddle, a golden orange brown
Lemon Tart, a metallic gold
Butterfudge, a filthy mocha with golden pearl
Creative Copper, a warm copper
Divine Decadence, a golden brown
Unwind, a filthy olive
Your friendly community beauty addict,
Karen