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6 Ways to Wear: MAC Photo Realism Eyeshadow Quad

Friday, August 28th, 2009

How to Wear MAC Photo Realism Eyeshadow Quad

MAC’s Photo Realism Eyeshadow Quad (see review, swatches, and photos here) is a recently released palette of cool-toned shades. The quad contains these shades: Photorealism (pale yellow-gold); Fresh Approach (pale mint green); Image Maker (grayish green); and Grey Range (dark blue-green).  Here are five combinations (plus a bonus one!)…

  • Inner Lid: Photorealism
  • Outer Lid: Image Maker
  • Crease: Grey Range
  • Brow: Photorealism
  • Cheek: The Perfect Cheek
  • Lip: Hold the Pose, New Spirit

See more combinations…

  • Inner Lid: Fresh Approach
  • Outer Lid: Grey Range
  • Crease: Grey Range
  • Brow: Photorealism
  • Cheek: Notable
  • Lip: Front Lit, Young Thing

  • Inner Lid: Fresh Approach
  • Outer Lid: Image Maker
  • Crease: Grey Range
  • Brow: Photorealism
  • Cheek: The Perfect Cheek
  • Lip: Lovin’ It, Young Thing

  • Inner Lid: Photorealism
  • Outer Lid: Grey Range
  • Crease: Image Maker
  • Brow: Photorealism
  • Cheek: The Perfect Cheek
  • Lip: High Strung, New Spirit

  • Inner Lid: Photorealism
  • Outer Lid: Fresh Approach
  • Crease: Grey Range
  • Brow: Photorealism
  • Cheek: Notable
  • Lip: Front Lit, Young Thing

  • Inner Lid: Photorealism
  • Outer Lid: Fresh Approach
  • Crease: Image Maker
  • Brow: Photorealism
  • Cheek: The Perfect Cheek
  • Lip: Lovin’ It, On Display

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26 thoughts on “6 Ways to Wear: MAC Photo Realism Eyeshadow Quad”

  1. Roxanne
    August 28, 2009 at 5:34 am

    #3, 5 and 6 speak to me the most! I love that you’ve put some graphics next to it, it makes it so much easier to imagine the look!!

  2. Buttafly
    August 28, 2009 at 7:20 am

    I love this quad! Thanks for posting this. I am wearing the quad today. Lately I have been using grey range as a liner as well and it is absolutely gorgeous. Do you have any recommendations as to what other e/s could be used that is not part of the quad?

  3. Kajal Couture
    August 28, 2009 at 7:24 am

    Great combos! I picked up this quad for a particular look I had in mind, but now I have more great ideas!

  4. amy
    August 28, 2009 at 10:49 am

    Photorealism is my favourite quad from the collection. I was resisting at first, but I am definitely going to pick it up when I get paid.

  5. kylie
    August 28, 2009 at 11:37 am

    thanks for doing this! i was going to pick up the photorealism quad and this is going to be very helpful :)

  6. Chris
    August 28, 2009 at 11:51 am

    The combos look beautiful, but I think I have a few shadows that are similar enough to these. As well, I am looking forward to Style Black and DSquared.

  7. niknik
    August 28, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    thanks so much for this Christine! I am in love with this quad it’s so beautiful and easy to wear

  8. smut
    August 29, 2009 at 9:09 am

    I love this quad, I’m really glad I purchased it! That and Hold the Pose lipstick!

  9. Chiara
    August 29, 2009 at 9:50 am

    This is such a useful post! I bought the quad but hadn’t yet figured out all the combinations possible.

  10. glitter princess
    September 3, 2009 at 5:33 pm

    just got this today along with hertiage PM and uncommon creme blush looking forward in using the quad with your e/s combos x

  11. Patti
    October 4, 2009 at 7:28 am

    Hi Christine,

    I have this quad and this is really helpful!!

    Thanks!!