MAC x Terry Barber Eye See Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Terry Barber Eye See

MAC Terry Barber Eye See Eyeshadow x15 Palette ($65.00 for 0.68 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette exclusive to Selfridges. The palette’s shades were picked by Terry Barber, the director of makeup artistry at MAC and someone who has been with the company for 25 years. The color story is incredibly well-done with a good mix of shimmers and mattes along with light, mid-tone, and deeper shades. As a long-time fan and follower of MAC’s releases, the shades chosen are quintessential MAC eyeshadow shades. All 15 shades are lovely to work with and either consistent or better than the last version I have purchased.

What’s interesting about the palette is that upon arrival, it turned out to be a classic, empty 15-pan palette that was filled with refills of each of the shades–I already knew it was comprised solely of shades from the permanent range–but past pre-made 15-pan palettes have had the eyeshadow pans glued into the palette itself.

I wish MAC actually implemented this for all of their pre-made palettes, but one improvement they could implement: a label on the back with the shade names or maybe a piece of paper that I could keep inside the lid. There was a postcard-sized sheet, but it didn’t have shade names, though. I would LOVE to see MAC release a palette like this more often, like a spring/summer and fall/winter combination of shades highlighted from their permanent range but available at a discount.

FYI, it can be purchased and shipped to the US, which is how I came by mine (I also have Selfridges+, which is like the Amazon Prime of Selfridges; perfect for someone like me who places at least a few orders a year!). That being said, every single shade is part of the permanent range, so any combination of the shades can be purchased through MAC directly, too. I bought it because I was curious about the performance of the shades and whether any of them would feel updated/different as some of the more recent MAC palette releases have feel improved/different.

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Terry Barber Eye See

Limited Edition

9.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

Recommended

Smut

Smut is a deep taupe with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque color payoff in a single layer that applied evenly and smoothly to bare skin. The consistency was soft, lightly creamy, and smooth without being too powdery or too firmly pressed in the pan. It wore well for eight hours on me before it started to fade noticeably.

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Dior Exuberante #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
theBalm #37 (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC BLK (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
Chanel Raffinement #1 (P, ) is lighter (85% similar).
Clarins Brown #4 (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Too Faced Cup of Joe (LE, $16.00) is darker (80% similar).
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Smut

Permanent

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Sketch

Sketch is a deep burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. There was faint pearl in it, but it looked mostly matte in practice, especially after it was blended out. The version in this palette (which has a magnet on the back, so it really appears to be what is sold individually) is much, much more pigmented and softer with a more yielding, blendable texture compared to the last pan I purchased. It had rich color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and lasted well for eight hours on me.

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Tarte Plums Up (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Too Faced Charming (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Kat Von D Fur Elise (P, ) is more muted, cooler (95% similar).
Tarina Tarantino Deep Dahlia (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Chanel Delicatesse #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Too Faced Soiree (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Mulberry & Bright (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
Laura Mercier Kir Royal (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Viseart Dark Matte #5 (P, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever #39 (DC, $20.00) is brighter (90% similar).
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Sketch

A-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Embark

Embark is a deep brown with subtle, warm red undertones and a matte finish. It was intensely pigmented, and the texture was a huge upgrade from past iterations I have of this shade in pan form (but comparable to the one in Glam AF), which have been stiffer and a bit harder to blend out. This shade was soft, a touch dusty in the pan, and blendable on my skin. It stayed on beautifully for eight and a half hours on me.

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Laura Mercier Espresso (LE, $23.00) is darker (95% similar).
Urban Decay Eight (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Tarte Fireside (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Smashbox Coffee Blossom (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Colour Pop Cloud Nine (P, $5.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Colour Pop Played Out (LE, $5.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Kat Von D Crucifix (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar).
Bobbi Brown Cocoa (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Over the Top (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Colour Pop Noche (LE, $5.00) is warmer (95% similar).
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Embark

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

Cork

Cork is a soft, medium brown with warmer undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, blendable, and smooth without being too softly or too firmly pressed in the pan. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer on top. It wore well for eight hours on me.

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Stila Warm Honey (LE, $18.00) (100% similar).
Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #4 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
theBalm Allegro (P, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Hot Cocoa (P, $6.99) is brighter (95% similar).
LORAC Burlap (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
Pretty Vulgar Nest Egg (P, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Kat Von D Samael (P, ) is cooler (90% similar).
LORAC Undeniable (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Sephora Flirt in a Skirt (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay Fix (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
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Cork

A-

Permanent

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Recommended

Coquette

Coquette is a light-medium taupe with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color pigmentation in a single layer, which was buildable to opaque coverage with a second layer. The eyeshadow had a smooth, velvety texture that was a smidgen powdery in the pan but not dusty or prone to sheering out on my skin. It lasted well for eight hours before I noticed any fading.

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NARS Dover (LE, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Kat Von D Sage (Contour) (P, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #5 (P, ) is lighter (90% similar).
BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #15 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Chanel Deep #4 (P, ) is warmer (85% similar).
MAC Sandstone (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Zoeva Lost in Thoughts (P, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever M540 Gray Beige (P, $17.00) is lighter (80% similar).
Kat Von D Ashes (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
MAC Bowl Out (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
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Coquette

A-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Twinks

Twinks is a medium-dark, plummy brown with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The pigmentation was opaque in one layer, while the texture felt soft, smooth, and a smidgen loose but not prone to sheering out or having fallout during application. I had no trouble applying or blending out this shade on my lid. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading a touch.

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Makeup Geek Lucky Penny (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Tarte Pretty (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Kat Von D Papilio (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel #3 (P, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Laura Mercier Burnished Rose (LE, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Cle de Peau Golden Age #1 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
YSL Rosy Glow #5 (P, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Supernova (114DC) (P, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Too Faced Tiger's Eye (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Urban Decay Lost (P, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
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Twinks

Permanent

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Blackberry

Blackberry is a muted, medium-dark mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage, which was buildable to full coverage with less than a second layer. The consistency was soft, velvety, and blendable and felt much softer (less stiff but not powdery) compared to the permanent version I have from a few years ago. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading slightly.

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LORAC Cabernet (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Inglot #358 (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Makeup Geek Vintage (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Tarte Mulberry & Bright (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Burberry Mulberry (24) (DC, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Sleek MakeUP Forbidden (P, $9.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Zoeva Exquisite (P, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Tarte I Think I Cannes (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Sleek MakeUP Stallion (LE, $9.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Benefit Rain Check (P, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar).
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114

Blackberry

114

Blackberry

A-

Permanent

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Coppering

Coppering is a rich, medium-dark copper with warm, red undertones and a metallic sheen. It had opaque color coverage with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was dense without being stiff or thick, which made it a dream to work with. The quality and consistency was the same as past iterations I have of this shade. It stayed on well for eight hours on me before fading slightly.

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Colour Pop Louie (P, $5.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Smashbox Outfoxed (P, ) is darker (95% similar).
Colour Pop BPM (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
LORAC Rust (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
Kat Von D Doce (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Kylie Cosmetics Duke (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
Chanel Rouge Brule (128) (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Atmosphere (120M) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
MAC Red Alert (LE, $17.00) is lighter, more muted (95% similar).
Sleek MakeUP Sunset #3 (P, $9.99) is more shimmery (95% similar).
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107

Coppering

107

Coppering

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Recommended

Texture

Texture is a light-medium brown with warm, orange undertones and barely-there flecks of gold micro-shimmer over a matte finish. The pigmentation was nearly opaque in a single layer, which definitely built up to opaque coverage with less than half of a layer on top. The texture was soft, slightly dusty in the pan, but it blended out well and lasted well for eight hours on me.

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Anastasia RTW (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Sephora Clay (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever S616 Chocolate (DC, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Too Faced Truffled (P, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
MAC Terre (Right) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Too Faced Cocoa Chili (P, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Colour Pop Bravery (LE, $5.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Rose in the Air #1 (P, ) is brighter (90% similar).
Viseart Taupe (P, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Colour Pop 3 (Three) (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
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Texture

A-

Permanent

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Naked Lunch

Naked Lunch is a soft peach with warm, golden undertones and a frosted sheen. The consistency was soft, lightly powdery in the pan, but it applied evenly and blended out well without fallout. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer that wore well for eight hours on me. It seemed slightly more pigmented and more yielding than the last permanent version I have.

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Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Benefit Nude Swings (P, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
theBalm Dream Boat (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
MAC Pure Flash (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
MAC A Natural Flirt (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever I524 Pinky Beige (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
theBalm #4 (P, $6.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
NARS All About Eve #1 (P, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Tarte Rose Champagne (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
theBalm #14 (P, $6.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
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Naked Lunch

A-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Satin Taupe

Satin Taupe is a medium-dark taupe with subtle, warm brown undertones and a pearly sheen. The color payoff was opaque, while the eyeshadow felt smooth, creamy, and slightly dense without being thick or stiff in the pan. It applied beautifully, blended out with ease, and stayed on well for eight hours before fading slightly. It seemed slightly smoother compared to the last single I purchased.

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Tarte Steel the Scene (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Anastasia Custom (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).
LORAC Silver Mauve (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
NARS Stag Film (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
MAC Trusted Instinct #2 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Stila Stone (LE, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Clarins Nude #3 (P, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
MAC Force of Nature #1 (LE, $21.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Bobbi Brown Smokey Grey (LE, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever I544 Pink Granite (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
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177

Satin Taupe

177

Satin Taupe

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Recommended

Cranberry

Cranberry is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the texture was creamy, smooth, and dense but not stiff or thick, so it paired well with the mattes in the palette without looking uneven. It lasted well for eight hours on me before it started to fade noticeably.

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Colour Pop The Scorpio (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Rose Dusk (P, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Viseart Cosmos (P, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Dior Blazing Gold #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Kat Von D Queen (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
MAC Crimson Tryst (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Colour Pop Upon a Star (LE, $5.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Chanel Seduction #1 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Kat Von D Raw Power (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Royal (P, ) is cooler (90% similar).
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Cranberry

134

Cranberry

Permanent

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Soft Brown

Soft Brown is a light-medium brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out with little effort. The consistency was soft, velvety, and more substantial than most of the brand’s matte shades, but it was consistent the last single I purchased. The color wore well for eight and a half hours before I noticed slight fading.

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Colour Pop Cornelious (P, $5.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Buxom Invite Only (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Rose Cloud (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Stila Individual (P, ) is lighter (90% similar).
LORAC Sepia (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
LORAC Lt. Brown (P, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
Gucci Beauty Tuscan Storm #3 (P, ) is darker (95% similar).
Kat Von D Unrequited (P, ) is lighter (85% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty The Social Butterfly #2 (P, ) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Creme Brulee (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
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Recommended

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Soft Brown

133

Soft Brown

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

98%

Total

Recommended

Shroom

Shroom is a soft beige with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. This had the type of shimmer finish that became more and more metallic as I blended and buffed it out. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage with a smooth, slightly firm texture, but it picked up well with a brush. It stayed on well for eight hours on me.

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YSL Saharienne #1 (P, ) is warmer (95% similar).
bareMinerals Celebrate (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Colour Pop Shotgun (LE, $5.00) is darker (95% similar).
Chanel Tisse Vendome #2 (P, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Kat Von D Lyric (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
LORAC Shiver Me (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Colour Pop Bluebell (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
NARS Topless (LE, $29.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Chanel Quadrille #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
MAC Smokeluxe #1 (P, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
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Shroom

Permanent

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Recommended

Brule

Brule is a soft beige with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent pigmentation with a smooth, velvety texture that felt more yielding and had more substance (not quite as powdery) as the last permanent version I have. The eyeshadow applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well without sheering out to nothing. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me.