MAC Eyeshadow: Matte

Continuing on my MAC swatching mission; here are the eyeshadows I own with a matte formula. All swatches are on NW15 skin.

Matte formulas can be hit or miss. They can be buttery and blendable or stuff and difficult to work with. I've had decent luck with MAC's matte shadows, but I do a lot of 'research' before I buy.

First up is Sand &Sun. This is a limited edition from Summer 2010. It's a pinky peach with a semi stiff texture.

Next is Embark. This is a deep brown with good color payoff and is nice to work with.

Then we have Corduroy. This is lighter than Embark with more of a red undertone. Again, this one is nice to work with. I swatched Embark next to Corduroy (l-r) to show the difference in color.

Next is Wedge. This is my newest matte and I really like it. It's a light brown and is nice as a subtle crease color.

Finally is Plumage. This is a deep, dark teal. It has excellent payoff and is nice to work with. I did two swatches here, one heavy and the other sheered out.

Swatches below are in the same order as above.

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MAC Haul: Collective Haul

I've been bad lately with my cosmetics purchases... I'd blame the Holidays and all the great deals to be had...but most of what I've hauled has been from the MAC permanent collection.

I got into MAC later on into my cosmetic obsession, but have been thoroughly loving some of their products lately. I have a wish list that's a mile long and pick up one or two things here and there.

First, I grabbed Studio Sculpt SPF 15 foundation. This has an interesting gel/cream formula and medium to full coverage. I have only worn this once, so I don't have enough to really evaluate it yet.

I did get two items from the Taste Temptation collection. I picked up the Mattene lipstick in Nocturnal Instincts; a lovely mauve/lavender. It's very pretty and seemed to be the most wearable lipstick of the three available. I also got the Lipglass in Revenge is Sweet; this looks quite purple/fuchsia in the tube, but is quite pink on.

From the permanent offerings, I got a lustre formula lipstick in Hug Me. It looks pretty brown in the tube, but being a lustre it doesn't add much color. It really just warms up and adds shine to my natural lip color.

I also picked up two eyeshadows in Gorgeous Gold and Wedge. Gorgeous Gold is a light gold with a green duochrome; it is quickly becoming a favorite for me! It's so pretty and really brightens the eye. Wedge is a matte brown. It's nothing super exciting, but is a nice crease color and I am looking to add more matte/satin finishes to my stash.

Finally, I got Tan pigment. It's a beautiful, shimmery...tan. I don't usually go for pigments since they are so messy, but the color was too pretty.

Swatches of the lip products are l-r: Nocturnal Instincts Mattene, Revenge is Sweet Lipglass, Hug Me lipstick.

Eye products: Gorgeous Gold, Wedge, Tan pigment

MAC Eyeshadow: Haux

Haux is a satin finish, pink brown. In the pan, you see some shimmer but that doesn't really translate to the eye. The texture is a bit dry, but still workable.

MAC Eyeshadow: Jest

Jest is a pink/champagne with a frost finish. It's a lovely neutral ad looks great as an all over wash of color or blended with a darker crease. I feel like its a must have for any neutral lover.

MAC Eyeshadow: Cranberry

Cranberry has been on my wish list for quite some time...but I always get distracted by those limited edition collections! Anyway, I picked this up on my last trip to the mall.

Cranberry is a frosty...red. Now it sounds scary, but it's really quite stunning! This color makes blue eyes really pop. It
reminds me of an old favorite, Urban Decay's Gash. It's more subdued and grown up than Gash, but the concept is similar.

Cranberry is an awesome color for Fall and can be worn all over the lid for a dramatic hit I color or in the corner/crease for a more subtle look. I think this is going to be a new favorite!

MAC Eyeshadow: Coquette

Coquette is a khaki brown with a satin finish. It appears fairly matte in the pan, but applies with a slight sheen. I like to use it in the crease and a bit on the outer corner. This is my newest MAC eyeshadow and I really do love it.

MAC Eyeshadow:Sable

Sable is a dark taupe with darker purple undertones. It applies nicely and can be sheered out. Personally, I find it a bit dark all over the lid, but I'm very fair. It's more of a crease color for me.

MAC Antiqued Eyeshadow

Antiqued is a gorgeous, shimmery red bronze. It has great payoff and no fallout. This color really makes blue eyes pop!

MAC Eyeshadow: Embark

Embark is a matte formula. Color wise, it's a warm, reddish brown. This has a nice, fairly soft texture. It's easy to apply and blend. The color payoff is excellent and not patchy at all. Matte formula shadows can be dry and stiff, but personally I find Embark easy to work with.

MAC Eyeshadow: Crystal

Crystal is a silvery blue with a frost finish. This applies very sheer, so if you are looking for intense payoff this wont do it for you. I tend to wear this on days I just want some soft color and intense liner look.

MAC Holiday 2012 Haul

This is going to be just some pics of the items I grabbed. I got one Extra Dimension shadow in Natural Flirt and a Fluidline in Catch My Eyefrom the Glamour Daze collection, a lip set in Coral, am the Mineralize brush set.