Best MAC Neutral Eye Shadows for Black Women
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iadorepretty
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i agree. i have both texture and saddle and they are very similar in terms of the shade of brown that they are, but texture has a little sparkle in it, not a lot though. even though they're really similar they give a totally different looks on the eye. both are really great crease colors.
Originally Posted by DaniCakes
You have to get Texture. It's awesome but very similar to Saddle. I wouldn't be in a rush to get it if you have Saddle. |
i agree. i have both texture and saddle and they are very similar in terms of the shade of brown that they are, but texture has a little sparkle in it, not a lot though. even though they're really similar they give a totally different looks on the eye. both are really great crease colors.
iadorepretty
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Okay this is gonna sound really strange...but i think i was in the MAC store at the same time as you. We might have been at the counter ringing up at the same time.
| Originally Posted by DaniCakes
So I went to the Mac Pro store on Oak Street in Chicago and picked up a quad which included Bronze, Hepcat, Coppering and Amber Lights. I've been looking at Coppering for a while and I absolutely love it. It's a must have girls! Any experiences with Coppering? |
Okay this is gonna sound really strange...but i think i was in the MAC store at the same time as you. We might have been at the counter ringing up at the same time.
iadorepretty
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Brown Script also works great with teals and purples. I used it Saturday night with Urban Decay's Deluxe Shadow in Ransom and it looked fabulous!
| Originally Posted by DaniCakes
I absolutely love brown script. I used it with a little amber light in my inner corner of the eye with a little Coppering and Bronze in the crease and it was so pretty. Brown Script is more reddish brown than red, so if you are looking for a neutral that is really brown, Brown Script wouldn't be a good choice. |
Brown Script also works great with teals and purples. I used it Saturday night with Urban Decay's Deluxe Shadow in Ransom and it looked fabulous!
DaniCakes
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OMG that's so crazy! I remember you. How coincidental! What did you get from Mac?
| Originally Posted by iadorepretty
Okay this is gonna sound really strange...but i think i was in the MAC store at the same time as you. We might have been at the counter ringing up at the same time. |
OMG that's so crazy! I remember you. How coincidental! What did you get from Mac?
iadorepretty
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I went to get some empty palettes for my blush & eyeshadow. My makeup is starting to take up too much space so I'm depotting blush and eyeshadows and putting them in palettes. After I depot them I Back 2 MAC the containers.
I also picked up 2 blushes: Style & Sunbasque, Sunny By Nature MSF (the MUA told me that Sunny By Nature was not part of the permanent line so I got 2 so I'd have a back up), and I got Instant Gold LustreGlass.
| Originally Posted by DaniCakes
OMG that's so crazy! I remember you. How coincidental! What did you get from Mac? |
I went to get some empty palettes for my blush & eyeshadow. My makeup is starting to take up too much space so I'm depotting blush and eyeshadows and putting them in palettes. After I depot them I Back 2 MAC the containers.
I also picked up 2 blushes: Style & Sunbasque, Sunny By Nature MSF (the MUA told me that Sunny By Nature was not part of the permanent line so I got 2 so I'd have a back up), and I got Instant Gold LustreGlass.
DaniCakes
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I love Instant Gold LustreGlass. Just discovered it when I bought the MMM Holiday Collection lipgloss set. It's a keeper!
Btw, love your blog. You are a c8 in studio fix? I am a c7 and you look lighter than me. What do you suggest for neutral lips by Mac?
| Originally Posted by iadorepretty
I went to get some empty palettes for my blush & eyeshadow. My makeup is starting to take up too much space so I'm depotting blush and eyeshadows and putting them in palettes. After I depot them I Back 2 MAC the containers. I also picked up 2 blushes: Style & Sunbasque, Sunny By Nature MSF (the MUA told me that Sunny By Nature was not part of the permanent line so I got 2 so I'd have a back up), and I got Instant Gold LustreGlass. |
I love Instant Gold LustreGlass. Just discovered it when I bought the MMM Holiday Collection lipgloss set. It's a keeper!
Btw, love your blog. You are a c8 in studio fix? I am a c7 and you look lighter than me. What do you suggest for neutral lips by Mac?
iadorepretty
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thanks! i'm actually re-doing my blog. haven't updated in quite a while. but will be back in January with an entirely new site.
Yea, I'm a C8 in the summer and a C6/C7 in the winter. i've been really into nude lips lately. my favorites are: Freckletone, Fresh Brew, Blankety & Creme D' Nude.
| Originally Posted by DaniCakes
I love Instant Gold LustreGlass. Just discovered it when I bought the MMM Holiday Collection lipgloss set. It's a keeper! Btw, love your blog. You are a c8 in studio fix? I am a c7 and you look lighter than me. What do you suggest for neutral lips by Mac? |
thanks! i'm actually re-doing my blog. haven't updated in quite a while. but will be back in January with an entirely new site.
Yea, I'm a C8 in the summer and a C6/C7 in the winter. i've been really into nude lips lately. my favorites are: Freckletone, Fresh Brew, Blankety & Creme D' Nude.
DaniCakes
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Went back to Mac today and got Mad Cap. Fresh Brew, suprisingly, didn't look to hot on me. I'll have to try the other three.
| Originally Posted by iadorepretty
thanks! i'm actually re-doing my blog. haven't updated in quite a while. but will be back in January with an entirely new site. Yea, I'm a C8 in the summer and a C6/C7 in the winter. i've been really into nude lips lately. my favorites are: Freckletone, Fresh Brew, Blankety & Creme D' Nude. |
Went back to Mac today and got Mad Cap. Fresh Brew, suprisingly, didn't look to hot on me. I'll have to try the other three.
iadorepretty
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another really good nude lipglass is Chai. it's a beige color also but it's not as warm a color as Mad Cap. you should try that one also.
i gotta go back to MAC today...i bought an eyeshadow that i already have
, so I'm gonna go exchange it for something else. not sure what though
| Originally Posted by DaniCakes
Went back to Mac today and got Mad Cap. Fresh Brew, suprisingly, didn't look to hot on me. I'll have to try the other three. |
another really good nude lipglass is Chai. it's a beige color also but it's not as warm a color as Mad Cap. you should try that one also.
i gotta go back to MAC today...i bought an eyeshadow that i already have
iadorepretty
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Yea, I bought HepCat and already own it. At least it's convenient, I don't work that far away from the Oak St. store. It's more dangerous that I work next door to Nordstrom on Michigan Ave. so I'm always at the MAC counter.
Why do I own all the colors that you named and love them all!! Especially Humid---it's my all time favorite green eyeshadow and works great on a smokey eye.
I like pairing Cranberry with Swish. I put Swish on my lid and use Cranberry on my outer v.
| Originally Posted by DaniCakes
I hate when that happens. I picked up Cranberry yesterday and loves it! Do you have Humid? I love that color! Have you tried Sushi Flower or Expensive Pink? I want something Pink that looks good with Cranberry? |
Yea, I bought HepCat and already own it. At least it's convenient, I don't work that far away from the Oak St. store. It's more dangerous that I work next door to Nordstrom on Michigan Ave. so I'm always at the MAC counter.
Why do I own all the colors that you named and love them all!! Especially Humid---it's my all time favorite green eyeshadow and works great on a smokey eye.
I like pairing Cranberry with Swish. I put Swish on my lid and use Cranberry on my outer v.
DaniCakes
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Great minds think alike. LOL I'm going to try Swish. Maybe I'll go tomorrow sometime. I got Soba for a highlighter color and I'm not liking it. WHat do you recommend for a highlight color that will go with everything or an everyday color? Have you tried Soba? It doesn't show up on my skin.
iadorepretty
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I've never tried using Soba as a highlight (actually I don't think I own that color). Usually I reach for Shroom, Naked Lunch or Ricepaper for a highlight. Of those three Shroom is probably the most universal. It goes on really light but if you blend it well, especially with Saddle or Brown Script it works REALLY well as a highlight.
| Originally Posted by DaniCakes
Great minds think alike. LOL I'm going to try Swish. Maybe I'll go tomorrow sometime. I got Soba for a highlighter color and I'm not liking it. WHat do you recommend for a highlight color that will go with everything or an everyday color? Have you tried Soba? It doesn't show up on my skin. |
I've never tried using Soba as a highlight (actually I don't think I own that color). Usually I reach for Shroom, Naked Lunch or Ricepaper for a highlight. Of those three Shroom is probably the most universal. It goes on really light but if you blend it well, especially with Saddle or Brown Script it works REALLY well as a highlight.
iadorepretty
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you might still be able to use Soba as a lid color, especially for everday neutral looks. i love Ricepaper, especially when I'm doing looks with golds or greens. it does go on light, but you just need to blend it really well. Try blending it out with Saddle or Brown Script.
Oh, i Back2MAC'd some stuff yesterday and got a really great nude lipstick, Hug Me. It's a Lustre finish, MAC desribes it as a flesh pink. You might want to give it a try
| Originally Posted by DaniCakes
I kicked Soba to the curb today and got ricepaper. Goes on a little light, but it'll do. |
you might still be able to use Soba as a lid color, especially for everday neutral looks. i love Ricepaper, especially when I'm doing looks with golds or greens. it does go on light, but you just need to blend it really well. Try blending it out with Saddle or Brown Script.
Oh, i Back2MAC'd some stuff yesterday and got a really great nude lipstick, Hug Me. It's a Lustre finish, MAC desribes it as a flesh pink. You might want to give it a try
DaniCakes
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I'll try Hug Me. I got Cultured and another lustre glass today. i love cultured but I don't like this other one. I think I'll send it back and get Pinkarat. Tried that one? Do you back to mac only at the oak street store or do you also b2m at nordtroms and macys. I've been to Mac so much in the last month or so. i'm beginning to think i'm seriously addicted. Help! LOL
iadorepretty
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okay, we think so much alike...i got Pinkarat earlier this week too & i love it! i also looked at Cultured, but decided against getting it at the last minute. i'll probably end up going back to get it.
i Back2MAC at whichever, it just depends. if you Back2MAC at the stores you have a choice of lipgloss, lipstick or eyeshadow; if you do it at Nordies or Macy's you can only get a lipstick.
i've been too many times too! but i always find something else that i want to try...LOL
i even debated going today during lunch, but changed my mind. it was too nasty out.
| Originally Posted by DaniCakes
I'll try Hug Me. I got Cultured and another lustre glass today. i love cultured but I don't like this other one. I think I'll send it back and get Pinkarat. Tried that one? Do you back to mac only at the oak street store or do you also b2m at nordtroms and macys. I've been to Mac so much in the last month or so. i'm beginning to think i'm seriously addicted. Help! LOL |
okay, we think so much alike...i got Pinkarat earlier this week too & i love it! i also looked at Cultured, but decided against getting it at the last minute. i'll probably end up going back to get it.
i Back2MAC at whichever, it just depends. if you Back2MAC at the stores you have a choice of lipgloss, lipstick or eyeshadow; if you do it at Nordies or Macy's you can only get a lipstick.
i've been too many times too! but i always find something else that i want to try...LOL
ladymac1
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I haven't seen it here yet, so I'm bringing shadowy lady to the table! We've used it on the events team to contour with- my model was an nw45 and it looked great through the crease and lightly to contour cheekbones. its cool toned so you dont want to go too heavy but you'll avoid going orange if you use this! Another idea, constructivist paint pot looks great too, as does groundwork. If groundwork is too light, or constructivist too dark- try mixing them up, they both have the same texture and creates a lovely shade.
elizabethdennis
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Hi DaniCakes!
Woodwinked is my personal favorite. I love the shimmery effect. It is best for creating a smokey eyes illusion.
Woodwinked is my personal favorite. I love the shimmery effect. It is best for creating a smokey eyes illusion.
