Solar White (Frost), Seeds of Love (Frost); Petal Worship (Lustre), Contrast (Velvet)
MAC A Rose Is A Rose Eyeshadow Quad (Nordstrom Exclusive) ($36.00) is the long awaited final piece to MAC’s A Rose Romance Collection, which launched earlier in April.
With tax, I think I paid just under $40, which makes each shadow cost approximately $10 each (a little less than eyeshadows sold in palette form already). In terms of value, the eyeshadows are cheaper buying them together. However, Solar White eyeshadow has been released before (though it was limited edition), and Contrast eyeshadow is part of the permanent range. So if you have one or both of those, the quad’s value definitely diminishes. If you are not a collector, and you already own two, I’d probably say to skip the quad.
- Solar White is a smooth, buttery golden-toned, creamy white. It has a frost finish, so it does have shimmer and sheen. It’s a nice shade to own, so if you missed out on Solar White previously, here’s your chance to grab it without paying eBay prices.
- Seeds of Love is a smooth, pigmented coralish shade. It doesn’t lean too red nor orange, just right. It does remind me of Paradisco (but with way better texture), and I’d say Paradisco runs a bit more orange. The point is they are close enough that you could nab Paradisco instead of Seeds of Love for a coral fix if this was the only color you needed/wanted.
- Petal Worship is a soft, light lilac with purple sheen. It reminded me a lot of a slightly more purple Stars ‘n Rockets — like a cross between Lotusland (limited edition) and Stars ‘n Rockets. It has a lustre finish, so it wasn’t the smoothest of the four, but it was surprisingly pigmented without too much fall out/crumbling that’s typical with lustre eyeshadows.
- Contrast is a deep navy, purple-casted shade. It’s lightly shimmered over a dark blue-black base. I love using Contrast in purple looks, and I definitely think it is significantly different from Deep Truth (just for those wondering!).
See swatches…
Solar White (Frost), Seeds of Love (Frost), Petal Worship (Lustre), Contrast (Velvet)
Solar White (Frost), Seeds of Love (Frost), Petal Worship (Lustre), Contrast (Velvet)
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cloudburst
Friday, May 15, 2009
I really like petal Worship, unfortunately I live in Canada & threfore can’t get this.
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Awww!
Brittany
Friday, May 15, 2009
I never knew Solar white was a limited edition, i have it, its nice!! i might have tp purchase this its gorgeous!
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
:)
Linda
Friday, May 15, 2009
Finally!!!
And so worth the wait! Gosh, I really hope I get my fair share of this quad! :)
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
:) I hope you enjoy it!
alyssamae.
Friday, May 15, 2009
I’ve been waiting for your swatches! :) Thanks a bunch! I just purchased my online last night and heard good and bad reviews.. But I don’t have any colors similar to these four, so I’m quite satisfied and can’t wait for my quad to come in! Thanks girl!
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
I think you will like it, Alyssamae!
kat
Friday, May 15, 2009
Hmm seems nice, but the colours don’t really feel like they “go together” to me, you know?
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Really? Aw! I don’t know, I think they go together. Well, they look pretty together to me, LOL!
Heidi Pena
Friday, May 15, 2009
So pretty! Love it!!
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Glad you like it, Heidi!
Luv J
Friday, May 15, 2009
Hi Christine.. any dupes or shades closest to Solar White from the perm line?
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Nylon, probably!
Anitacska
Friday, May 15, 2009
Oh this is lovely. Unfortunately not available in the UK. :( Would anyone be willing to do a CP for me? I’m on MUA with the same username, please contact me if you would!
Sweets4uk
Friday, May 15, 2009
Im also in the UK looking and after this quad!
my MUA name is Sweets4
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
I hope you can find someone!
Brooke
Friday, May 15, 2009
wow this is actually pretty! thanks!
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
No prob, Brooke!
..amy..
Friday, May 15, 2009
I love these colors I sooo want this quad but no funds right now for makeup ugh!!
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Aww! :(
Amanda
Friday, May 15, 2009
These are pretty colors! I’d love to see a look using these shades and how you’d put them all together.
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
I’ll try!
lesleykat
Friday, May 15, 2009
can i just say, i live in nyc. i live/work dangerously close to a MAC pro store and can pickup MAC items in just about every neighborhood. the closest Nordstrom to me is in Rhode Island! I really would like this quad and i HATE ordering things off the net. shipping/waiting/etc… is so annoying.
/rant.
Shinylil Apple
Friday, May 15, 2009
Hey, I live in NYC too (UES) I goggled pick up sites and they have it in white plains which is about 45 mins away.
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Aww :( That sucks!
Evelyn
Friday, May 15, 2009
i realllyyyyy wish i could get this quad
unfortunately i live in canada :[ (or fortunately, my wallets looking a bit empty lately haha)
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
:( Really sucks it’s not available in Canada!
DazzleGlam
Friday, May 15, 2009
Is petal worship anything like swish??? What are dupes for that one and seeds of love just so I don’t have something like them already.
Thanks!!
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
It’s a lot more purple, I think! Seeds of Love is similar, though not the same, as Paradisco.
Jasmine
Friday, May 15, 2009
Just ordered my quad from Nordstroms…
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Yay!
Amy
Friday, May 15, 2009
This quad looks gorgeous! I’m definitely going to check this out. Thanks for the review!
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Hope you like it, Amy! Let us know!
Sara
Friday, May 15, 2009
I got mine yesterday as well! Totally beautiful! Great swatches….they are totally accurate!
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
So glad you scored yours, Sara!
Teresa
Friday, May 15, 2009
I want this so bad :( But Im in Canada :’(
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
:(
Shanna
Friday, May 15, 2009
Everything else I’ve read says that Petal Worship is a frost =/ I hate lustres so now I’m really undecided about this, and I was just about to order it =/
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
The back of the quad says Petal Worship (L) :/
Jen
Friday, May 15, 2009
Too much Frost for my taste and Lustre formula equals major fallout!! Gorgeous colors though!
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Too bad it’s not up your alley!
Mikki
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Oeh, very nice swatches! I love Solar White and Contrast!
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Thanks, Mikki!
heavenleiblu
Saturday, May 16, 2009
I was gonna pass, but I just HAD to look at your swatches, and I’m ordering online right now so I can pick up next weekend. :-/
Christine
Saturday, May 16, 2009
LOL! Awww :P
Brigitte
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Ordered mine! Now I just have to go pick it up. :D
Stephanie
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
is contrast the same contrast that is online under the eyeshadow section?
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Yes!