MAC Shady Santa, Haute Sauce, Rose Before Bros, Finjan, Royal Rendezvous Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Shady Santa
MAC Shady Santa Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a deep burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was firmer, almost stiff, compared to most of the newer-formula matte shades. It was harder to diffuse and blend out along the edges, but it was workable with some extra effort.
It had good pigmentation that built up to full coverage with a second layer and was best applied by pressing and patting into place. The color showed signs of fading after eight and a half hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tarte No Filter (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Damsel (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Empowered (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Yugo (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Rich #9 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Violet Ink (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Talisman (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Offline (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Dark Matte #5 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Rowdy (DC, $12.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$17.00/0.05 oz. - $340.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be a "highly pigmented powder" that goes on "evenly and blends well." MAC eyeshadows run the gamut from total failures to long-time, cult-favorite staples. In general, the permanent line has been more consistent in performance--and higher performance at that--compared to limited edition launches, but it can really depend.
The Matte finish tends to have a firmer press and a bit of thinness compared to other matte formulas on the market, so MAC matte eyeshadows tend to build up better and have better wear-time without fallout as they're not powdery at all. Some of the newer matte finish shades have had a more velvety quality to them that gives them a softer feel but aren't powdery; these have been easier to blend and are often more pigmented in one layer.
The Lustre finish is designed to have sheerer pigmentation, and it often has more sheer to medium coverage with a drier, dustier consistency that can be hard to apply with a dry brush. Lustre finish shades can suffer from fallout during application, too. They are the old school version of an eyeshadow "topper." I would recommend applying with a fingertip or applying with a dampened brush to get smoother, more even coverage and minimize fallout.
The Satin finish is few and far in-between, but it is softer and more yielding than the Matte finish but performs similarly. They tend to have very low sheen but are quite blendable with medium to opaque coverage. It can be easy to mix the finish up with the Velvet finish, which has more of a sparkle-over-matte effect but are more powdery than the true Matte finish.
The Frost finish is more firmly-pressed into the pan but doesn't have fallout, is often pigmented, and blends out well enough. They can sometimes be a little drier to the touch depending on how much shimmer is in the shade. The Veluxe Pearl finish is one of the creamier takes within the range, and newer shades released in the finish tend to have more moderate, silicone-like slip. I've found that Veluxe Pearl finish shades tend to have more semi-opaque pigmentation and are more consistent in performance than some of the other finishes.
One thing I've found with MAC eyeshadows is that they tend to last longer without primer than the average brand (eight hours). While some eyeshadow shades don't swatch well, they often apply better in practice--as in on the eyes!--than just swatched on the skin. They can be quite hit or miss, and they have inconsistencies between releases (see Carbon and its sordid review history!).
Browse all of our MAC Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Silica, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)]
Shady Santa
PPermanent. $17.00.
Haute Sauce
MAC Haute Sauce Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a deep, brick red with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was slightly drier to the touch–a bit dusty in the pan–but it wasn’t prone to fallout and had excellent pigmentation in a single layer.
It applied evenly and blended out without too much effort but could have been easier to work with overall. It lasted nicely for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Garnet (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Kat Von D Bloodmilk (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Bad Guy (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia C4 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Louvre (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Berries (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty O Mercy (P, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Snitch (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Fire Starter (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Hanami (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$17.00/0.05 oz. - $340.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be a "highly pigmented powder" that goes on "evenly and blends well." MAC eyeshadows run the gamut from total failures to long-time, cult-favorite staples. In general, the permanent line has been more consistent in performance--and higher performance at that--compared to limited edition launches, but it can really depend.
The Matte finish tends to have a firmer press and a bit of thinness compared to other matte formulas on the market, so MAC matte eyeshadows tend to build up better and have better wear-time without fallout as they're not powdery at all. Some of the newer matte finish shades have had a more velvety quality to them that gives them a softer feel but aren't powdery; these have been easier to blend and are often more pigmented in one layer.
The Lustre finish is designed to have sheerer pigmentation, and it often has more sheer to medium coverage with a drier, dustier consistency that can be hard to apply with a dry brush. Lustre finish shades can suffer from fallout during application, too. They are the old school version of an eyeshadow "topper." I would recommend applying with a fingertip or applying with a dampened brush to get smoother, more even coverage and minimize fallout.
The Satin finish is few and far in-between, but it is softer and more yielding than the Matte finish but performs similarly. They tend to have very low sheen but are quite blendable with medium to opaque coverage. It can be easy to mix the finish up with the Velvet finish, which has more of a sparkle-over-matte effect but are more powdery than the true Matte finish.
The Frost finish is more firmly-pressed into the pan but doesn't have fallout, is often pigmented, and blends out well enough. They can sometimes be a little drier to the touch depending on how much shimmer is in the shade. The Veluxe Pearl finish is one of the creamier takes within the range, and newer shades released in the finish tend to have more moderate, silicone-like slip. I've found that Veluxe Pearl finish shades tend to have more semi-opaque pigmentation and are more consistent in performance than some of the other finishes.
One thing I've found with MAC eyeshadows is that they tend to last longer without primer than the average brand (eight hours). While some eyeshadow shades don't swatch well, they often apply better in practice--as in on the eyes!--than just swatched on the skin. They can be quite hit or miss, and they have inconsistencies between releases (see Carbon and its sordid review history!).
Browse all of our MAC Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Silica, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)]
Haute Sauce
PPermanent. $17.00.
Rose Before Bros
MAC Rose Before Bros Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a darker, muted pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It seemed a little too rich in hue to be a true mauve, but it’s not the kind of shade you see that often in eyeshadow form.
The texture was soft, blendable, and lightly powdery, though it wasn’t difficult to work with as fallout wasn’t a big issue. It had good pigmentation that needed to be built up with another layer for full coverage, if desired. This shade wore well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Deception (LE, $6.99) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Stone (PiP, ) is more muted, cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Tease (PiP, ) is more shimmery, more muted, cooler (85% similar).
- LORAC High Tide (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Rose (LE, $29.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Tickle (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Faithful (P, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Sephora Lily (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Ace Beaute Dahlia (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Coloured Raine Daydreaming (LE, $6.99) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$17.00/0.05 oz. - $340.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be a "highly pigmented powder" that goes on "evenly and blends well." MAC eyeshadows run the gamut from total failures to long-time, cult-favorite staples. In general, the permanent line has been more consistent in performance--and higher performance at that--compared to limited edition launches, but it can really depend.
The Matte finish tends to have a firmer press and a bit of thinness compared to other matte formulas on the market, so MAC matte eyeshadows tend to build up better and have better wear-time without fallout as they're not powdery at all. Some of the newer matte finish shades have had a more velvety quality to them that gives them a softer feel but aren't powdery; these have been easier to blend and are often more pigmented in one layer.
The Lustre finish is designed to have sheerer pigmentation, and it often has more sheer to medium coverage with a drier, dustier consistency that can be hard to apply with a dry brush. Lustre finish shades can suffer from fallout during application, too. They are the old school version of an eyeshadow "topper." I would recommend applying with a fingertip or applying with a dampened brush to get smoother, more even coverage and minimize fallout.
The Satin finish is few and far in-between, but it is softer and more yielding than the Matte finish but performs similarly. They tend to have very low sheen but are quite blendable with medium to opaque coverage. It can be easy to mix the finish up with the Velvet finish, which has more of a sparkle-over-matte effect but are more powdery than the true Matte finish.
The Frost finish is more firmly-pressed into the pan but doesn't have fallout, is often pigmented, and blends out well enough. They can sometimes be a little drier to the touch depending on how much shimmer is in the shade. The Veluxe Pearl finish is one of the creamier takes within the range, and newer shades released in the finish tend to have more moderate, silicone-like slip. I've found that Veluxe Pearl finish shades tend to have more semi-opaque pigmentation and are more consistent in performance than some of the other finishes.
One thing I've found with MAC eyeshadows is that they tend to last longer without primer than the average brand (eight hours). While some eyeshadow shades don't swatch well, they often apply better in practice--as in on the eyes!--than just swatched on the skin. They can be quite hit or miss, and they have inconsistencies between releases (see Carbon and its sordid review history!).
Browse all of our MAC Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Silica, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)]
Rose Before Bros
PPermanent. $17.00.
Finjan (2020)
MAC Finjan (2020) Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a muted, dusty mauve with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff in a single layer, which built up to full coverage with less than half of a layer more on top. The texture was soft, smooth, and velvety but was lightly powdery in the pan. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- KKW Beauty Tree (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M546 Dark Purple Taupe (DC, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Cloak (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Bybel (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Fa La La La La (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Hot Stuff (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M546 Dark Purple Taupe (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Lure (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Chai Tea (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Pink Mauve (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$17.00/0.05 oz. - $340.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be a "highly pigmented powder" that goes on "evenly and blends well." MAC eyeshadows run the gamut from total failures to long-time, cult-favorite staples. In general, the permanent line has been more consistent in performance--and higher performance at that--compared to limited edition launches, but it can really depend.
The Matte finish tends to have a firmer press and a bit of thinness compared to other matte formulas on the market, so MAC matte eyeshadows tend to build up better and have better wear-time without fallout as they're not powdery at all. Some of the newer matte finish shades have had a more velvety quality to them that gives them a softer feel but aren't powdery; these have been easier to blend and are often more pigmented in one layer.
The Lustre finish is designed to have sheerer pigmentation, and it often has more sheer to medium coverage with a drier, dustier consistency that can be hard to apply with a dry brush. Lustre finish shades can suffer from fallout during application, too. They are the old school version of an eyeshadow "topper." I would recommend applying with a fingertip or applying with a dampened brush to get smoother, more even coverage and minimize fallout.
The Satin finish is few and far in-between, but it is softer and more yielding than the Matte finish but performs similarly. They tend to have very low sheen but are quite blendable with medium to opaque coverage. It can be easy to mix the finish up with the Velvet finish, which has more of a sparkle-over-matte effect but are more powdery than the true Matte finish.
The Frost finish is more firmly-pressed into the pan but doesn't have fallout, is often pigmented, and blends out well enough. They can sometimes be a little drier to the touch depending on how much shimmer is in the shade. The Veluxe Pearl finish is one of the creamier takes within the range, and newer shades released in the finish tend to have more moderate, silicone-like slip. I've found that Veluxe Pearl finish shades tend to have more semi-opaque pigmentation and are more consistent in performance than some of the other finishes.
One thing I've found with MAC eyeshadows is that they tend to last longer without primer than the average brand (eight hours). While some eyeshadow shades don't swatch well, they often apply better in practice--as in on the eyes!--than just swatched on the skin. They can be quite hit or miss, and they have inconsistencies between releases (see Carbon and its sordid review history!).
Browse all of our MAC Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Silica, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)]
Finjan (2020)
PPermanent. $17.00.
Royal Rendezvous
MAC Royal Rendezvous Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a very light, rosy brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had smooth, velvety, and blendable texture that was dense and more substantial without being too firmly nor too loosely pressed into the pan!
It had excellent color coverage in a singlel ayer, though it sheered out a touch during application without a primer to help it adhere. It wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Sous Le Sable #3 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Making Mauvey Moves (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Tongue Tied (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Fuzzy (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Razzle (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Au Naturel (PiP, $28.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Side Eye (PiP, $13.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Force of Nature (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Narciso (P, $8.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Hanky Panky (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$17.00/0.05 oz. - $340.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be a "highly pigmented powder" that goes on "evenly and blends well." MAC eyeshadows run the gamut from total failures to long-time, cult-favorite staples. In general, the permanent line has been more consistent in performance--and higher performance at that--compared to limited edition launches, but it can really depend.
The Matte finish tends to have a firmer press and a bit of thinness compared to other matte formulas on the market, so MAC matte eyeshadows tend to build up better and have better wear-time without fallout as they're not powdery at all. Some of the newer matte finish shades have had a more velvety quality to them that gives them a softer feel but aren't powdery; these have been easier to blend and are often more pigmented in one layer.
The Lustre finish is designed to have sheerer pigmentation, and it often has more sheer to medium coverage with a drier, dustier consistency that can be hard to apply with a dry brush. Lustre finish shades can suffer from fallout during application, too. They are the old school version of an eyeshadow "topper." I would recommend applying with a fingertip or applying with a dampened brush to get smoother, more even coverage and minimize fallout.
The Satin finish is few and far in-between, but it is softer and more yielding than the Matte finish but performs similarly. They tend to have very low sheen but are quite blendable with medium to opaque coverage. It can be easy to mix the finish up with the Velvet finish, which has more of a sparkle-over-matte effect but are more powdery than the true Matte finish.
The Frost finish is more firmly-pressed into the pan but doesn't have fallout, is often pigmented, and blends out well enough. They can sometimes be a little drier to the touch depending on how much shimmer is in the shade. The Veluxe Pearl finish is one of the creamier takes within the range, and newer shades released in the finish tend to have more moderate, silicone-like slip. I've found that Veluxe Pearl finish shades tend to have more semi-opaque pigmentation and are more consistent in performance than some of the other finishes.
One thing I've found with MAC eyeshadows is that they tend to last longer without primer than the average brand (eight hours). While some eyeshadow shades don't swatch well, they often apply better in practice--as in on the eyes!--than just swatched on the skin. They can be quite hit or miss, and they have inconsistencies between releases (see Carbon and its sordid review history!).
Browse all of our MAC Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Silica, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)]
Royal Rendezvous
PPermanent. $17.00.
MAC Shady Santa Eyeshadow
MAC Shady Santa Eyeshadow
MAC Shady Santa Eyeshadow
MAC Shady Santa Eyeshadow
MAC Haute Sauce Eyeshadow
MAC Haute Sauce Eyeshadow
MAC Haute Sauce Eyeshadow
MAC Haute Sauce Eyeshadow
MAC Rose Before Bros Eyeshadow
MAC Rose Before Bros Eyeshadow
MAC Rose Before Bros Eyeshadow
MAC Rose Before Bros Eyeshadow
MAC Finjan (2020) Eyeshadow
MAC Finjan (2020) Eyeshadow
MAC Finjan (2020) Eyeshadow
MAC Finjan (2020) Eyeshadow
MAC Royal Rendezvous Eyeshadow
MAC Royal Rendezvous Eyeshadow
MAC Royal Rendezvous Eyeshadow
MAC Royal Rendezvous Eyeshadow
MAC Shady Santa Eyeshadow
MAC Shady Santa Eyeshadow
MAC Shady Santa Eyeshadow
MAC Shady Santa Eyeshadow
MAC Haute Sauce Eyeshadow
MAC Haute Sauce Eyeshadow
MAC Haute Sauce Eyeshadow
MAC Haute Sauce Eyeshadow
MAC Rose Before Bros Eyeshadow
MAC Rose Before Bros Eyeshadow
MAC Rose Before Bros Eyeshadow
MAC Rose Before Bros Eyeshadow
MAC Finjan (2020) Eyeshadow
MAC Finjan (2020) Eyeshadow
MAC Finjan (2020) Eyeshadow
MAC Finjan (2020) Eyeshadow
MAC Royal Rendezvous Eyeshadow
MAC Royal Rendezvous Eyeshadow
MAC Royal Rendezvous Eyeshadow
MAC Royal Rendezvous Eyeshadow
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