MAC Ash Violet Fluidline Review, Photos, Swatches
Friday, September 16th, 2011
MAC Ash Violet Fluidline
MAC Fall Colour: Ash Violet Fluidline
MAC Ash Violet Fluidline ($15.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described simply as a “blackened purple.” It’s a new and limited edition shade from the MAC Fall Colour Collection, which debuts in North America on September 29th, 2011 and will roll out internationall in October. There is another fluidline, but it’s the ever-permanent Blacktrack. It’s housed in a small glass jar with a black rubberized screw-on lid. Fluidlines are a gel eyeliner formula that works a treat; I’ve always had great success with the formula over the years. It’s creamy and blendable, but it sets and stays in place all day long.
I’m surprised MAC did not include any word to indicate this is a shimmery fluidline–maybe the word pearlized or shimmer should have appeared. Nonetheless, it’s a blackened purple with very subtle red undertones flecked with silver and burgundy-red micro-shimmer. I was concerned it would have fall out issues, but I’m pleased to report that all was well. I wore it all day on the lower lash line and didn’t find that shimmer traveled at all.
I find it has good pigmentation when I used it as an eyeliner (and I used the new 211 brush), though it looks slightly sheer even in the heavier swatch. I will say the shimmer doesn’t translate much on the eye; it just looks like purple-tinted black. It seems like it’s a slightly redder version of Waveline (which I don’t think I own) but darker than Non-Conformist (which I don’t own).
Where to Buy: MAC Cosmetics on September 29th, $15
The Glossover
I wish the sparkling effect you see swatched translated better when it is actually applied as eyeliner. If you used it as an eyeshadow base, you would definitely get more of that effect.
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MAC Ash Violet Fluidline
MAC Ash Violet Fluidline
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MAC Ash Violet Fluidline
MAC Ash Violet Fluidline
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Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase it? How much is it?
MAC Cosmetics on September 29th, $15.
Is it limited edition?
Yes.
Any dupes?
It seems like it's a slightly redder version of Waveline (which I don't think I own) but darker than Non-Conformist (which I don't own).
I bought this yesterday and I really love how it looks on my eye. I am very pleased.
i'll probably get this one. i'm kinda sad though that you didn't swatch it like you would wear it - as a line
Pretty and I really like the silver shimmer. I will have to check this out when it is released.
It looks so pretty in the jar, but the swatches just aren't that exciting.
I'm a huge fluidline fan. I think I'll need this!
I like this. I'd probably like it more if it was more shimmery as an eyeliner.
this is really pretty when heavily swatched, I'd love to rock it :D
How similar is this to Smoky Heir Superslick Eyeliner?
It's similar but not as grayish.
Meh. When I saw the swatches here, my opinion on this one changed completely. A different effect, but something similar to Stila starry night smudge pot is what I was expecting I guess.
Noooo, I loved the name, but the product itself is such a let-down! :(
LOVE purples and adore Fluidlines, I'll be getting this!
Oh, this is absolutely gorgeous! I love the "ashy" undertones and mix of red and silver shimmer - it's too bad it doesn't show up much when used as a liner.
This doesn't seem very unique. I can just use my black fluidline and smudge a purple eyeshadow into it. If I want glitter, I can add that too.
haha! i love this idea! i was thinking about buying it, but what's the point when you can just be resourceful! :)
I miss Non-Conformist! Maybe this will satisfy my purple e/l lust!
This is gorgeous!
Hmmm...I think I can skip this. I can't give ALL of my money to MAC! ::sadface::
Do you currently prefer the 211 over angled liner brushes? I am looking to purchase an eyeliner brush, I have small almond shaped eyes that slant upwards a bit; I want to achieve a line that has thin-medimum thickness. I find the other Mac pointed brushes to be to flimsy; can you compare and recommend me a brush from your favorites? Thank you so much :)
For underneath the lashes, I liked it a bit more, since you don't have to maneuver it just right to get the appropriate angle. It's definitely stiffer than the other thin liner brushes (as in the tapered ones). I tend to prefer angled brushes for the upper lash line, though :) The 208 is my favorite - very small and thin.
It's pretty for sure, but I have enough purple liners to keep me busy. :)
This looks gorgeous in the pot.I wish you'd swatch it thinly or on your eye though.
Hey Christine :-) how do you think this compares to dark diversion?
So pretty ^_^
WANT!! I am getting! I love fluidlines!
Pretty! How close is it to Imaginary Paint Pot?
s excited for this on but Find my self passing on this as well as the Posh Paradise Paint Pots. There must be something wrong with me. lol
Hmmm, not sure about this one.
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