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MAC Rose Lens Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

MAC Rose Lens Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($34.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a new, permanent six-pan palette that included two matte shades and four shimmers. I was not impressed by the formula used for the new Connect in Colour palettes as the shimmers were dry, thin, dusty, and/or powdery with sheer coverage and poor longevity, while the mattes were better, they weren’t as blendable as they could (or should!) have been. The new formula is supposed to have “one-swipe” pigmentation and they are being sold as VERY pigmented eyeshadows, yet three shimmers were very, very weak eyeshadows… period. Continue Reading…

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($34.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a new, permanent six-pan palette that included three matte shades and three (sort of) shimmers. I was not impressed by the formula used for the new Connect in Colour palettes as the shimmers were dry, thin, dusty, and/or powdery with sheer coverage and poor longevity, while the mattes were better, they weren’t as blendable as they could (or should!) have been. The new formula is supposed to have “one-swipe” pigmentation and they are being sold as VERY pigmented eyeshadows, yet three shimmers were very, very weak Continue Reading…

MAC Medium Rosy Sunstruck Matte Bronzer Review & Swatches

MAC Medium Rosy Sunstruck Matte Bronzer ($35.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy brown with subtle, warm rosy undertones and a flat, matte finish. It was much lighter than the “Medium Golden” counterpart! Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed) Lightweight, thin, slightly dry feel Applied and blended out fairly well Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading) but not 24-hours as marketed

MAC Light Golden Sunstruck Matte Bronzer Review & Swatches

MAC Light Golden Sunstruck Matte Bronzer ($35.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a very light, golden peach with warm undertones and a matte finish. Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed) Lightweight, thin, slightly dry feel Applied and blended out fairly well Long-wearing (9 hours before fading) but not 24-hours as marketed

MAC Rich Rosy Sunstruck Matte Bronzer Review & Swatches

MAC Rich Rosy Sunstruck Matte Bronzer ($35.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a dark, rosy brown with subtle, warm undertones and a flat, matte finish. Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed) Lightweight, thin, slightly dry feel Applied and blended out fairly well Long-wearing (9 hours before fading) but not 24-hours as marketed

MAC Deep Rosy Sunstruck Matte Bronzer Review & Swatches

MAC Deep Rosy Sunstruck Matte Bronzer ($35.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a medium, reddish-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. While it’s technically the same “depth” in name as the Golden version, it was noticeably darker as well. Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed) Lightweight, thin, slightly dry feel Applied and blended out fairly well Long-wearing (9 hours before fading) but not 24-hours as marketed

MAC Deep Golden Sunstruck Matte Bronzer Review & Swatches

MAC Deep Golden Sunstruck Matte Bronzer ($35.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a richer, warmer, light-medium brown with warm, more yellowy-orange undertones and a matte finish. Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed) Lightweight, thin, slightly dry feel Applied and blended out fairly well Long-wearing (9 hours before fading) but not 24-hours as marketed

MAC Radiant Richer Rosy Sunstruck Radiant Bronzer Review & Swatches

MAC Radiant Richer Rosy Sunstruck Radiant Bronzer ($35.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a darker, rosy-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a satin sheen. Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed) Lightweight, thin, slightly dry feel Applied and blended out fairly well Long-wearing (9 hours before fading) but not 24-hours as marketed

MAC Richer Golden Sunstruck Matte Bronzer Review & Swatches

MAC Richer Rosy Sunstruck Matte Bronzer ($35.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a dark, rosy brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It appeared more golden in the pan than actually swatched as it seemed to darken slightly as well. Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed) Lightweight, thin, slightly dry feel Applied and blended out fairly well Long-wearing (9 hours before fading) but not 24-hours as marketed

MAC Rich Golden Sunstruck Matte Bronzer Review & Swatches

MAC Rich Golden Sunstruck Matte Bronzer ($35.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with strong, warm orange undertones and a flat, matte finish. Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed) Lightweight, thin, slightly dry feel Applied and blended out fairly well Long-wearing (9 hours before fading) but not 24-hours as marketed