MAC Daphne Guinness Pigments Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
MAC Aurora Pigment
MAC Daphne Guinness: Pigments
With the Daphne Guinness collection (due in-stores on December 26th), there are three shades of MAC Pigments ($20.00 for 0.15 oz.): Aurora (pinked taupe), Circa Plum (frosty dirty mid-tone lavender), and Nebula (dark greyed brown with pearl).
- Aurora is a neutral-cool, rose-tinted brown with a frosted finish. It shimmers nicely, and it can be used wet or dry; when applied wet, you’ll have a smoother, more metallic finish. It kind of reminded me of how Urban Decay Tease looked like in the pan, so MAC Quarry is similar in hue but with a matte finish. MAC MaltL is like a lighter cousin. Urban Decay Toasted is a bit more bronze. Also reminded me of a less brown MAC Gold Stroke.
- Circa Plum is a rosy plum with a frosted finish. The one I have and swatched is from when it launched previously, so it’s possible that it may vary in color compared to the new release. Wet ‘n’ Wild We’re Blasting Off is similar but less plum. MAC Tendersmoke is less pink.
- Nebula is a deep, dark taupe with a little hint of brown around the edges, but it loses some of the brown you’d expect from taupe because of how dark it is–it’s still there, and when you apply it dry, it’s more noticeable. When applied damp, it has a more metallic finish and depth. Dry, it’s a bit like MAC Legendary Black. MAC Bloodline is lighter.
MAC Pigments are designed to be worn softly or more intensely as well as with a formulation that makes it apply to the lid. It’s also supposed to be long-wearing. These shades applied well whether dry or wet (and I tested Nebula on the eye, because it seemed sheer when swatched, but it was very intense–too intense, actually, for the look I was going for), as they all have good color payoff. The textures are soft and smooth, which helps increase how blendable they are. I don’t get perfect wear out of pigments without some sort of adhesive base (like MAC Mixing Medium) or an eyeshadow primer–after eight hours, there is some minor creasing and fading, but if I do wear some sort of base, I don’t have either issue.
Where to Buy: MAC Cosmetics on December 26th, $20 each
The Glossover
These are really wearable shades that can be used as washes, eyeshadows, or as an eyeshadow base, depending on the look you're going for. MAC Pigments are one of my favorite loose formulas because of how well the product binds together and how little poof! there is when you open the jar.
See more photos & swatches!
MAC Aurora Pigment
MAC Aurora Pigment
MAC Aurora Pigment
MAC Aurora Pigment
MAC Aurora Pigment
MAC Circa Plum Pigment
MAC Circa Plum Pigment
MAC Circa Plum Pigment
MAC Circa Plum Pigment
MAC Nebula Pigment
MAC Nebula Pigment
MAC Nebula Pigment
MAC Nebula Pigment
MAC Nebula Pigment
MAC Interior Life on lid, MAC Heather Belles (attempted) in crease, MAC Nebula in crease,
MAC Aurora in inner tear duct, Tarina Tarantino Spark of Envy eyeliner on lower lash line
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Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase it? How much is it?
MAC Cosmetics on December 26th, $20 each.
Is it limited edition?
Yes.
Any dupes?
See individual shade review! :)
Ooooooo Circa Plum o.o I WANT.
Is Aurora p/g similar to Coco or Sunnydaze p/g??
Does Nebula look as complex on as it does in the close up swatch? It looks beautiful!
I think it does!
Oh they are gorgeous! Aurora looks like satin taupe, IMO. So I think aurora is a pass but the others are mine.
Hey Christine! Love your blog! Would you say that inglot eye pigment #51 is similar to aurora?
I don't have that, sorry!
I originally intended to get Nebula, but its color looks so similar to that of Keep Your Cool Pro Longwear that I *may* be able to talk myself out of it.
Hahaha, I like the way you describe it as how little "poof!" I don't own any pigments/loose eyeshadows, but my boyfriend did complain about the "smoke" when I was dusting finishing powder the other day! Poof aside, Aurora looks like an easy color to use!
Sometimes I'm like, "This can't be HEALTHY to inhale!" LOL!
I was all excited about these but they're just browns... Big Whoop. On the bright side it's sixty bucks for more fun things, like my own version of how this collection should have been! Smashbox Baccio lipstick, Rocker Nails, Silver nails, a blush that says grape and truly goes there- sort of like Nars Sin but bluer. Very slightly. Such high hopes, dashed!
Oh, boy. These are pretty!
Idk why, but i have like a hate towards mac pigment ever since they change the size. I jus wont buy them lol
Need all of these. My wallet is screwed but I love my natural pigments
Oh, crud, oh, crud, oh, crud, ctud, crud. I am so dooomed! I was going to make myself get Aurora *or* Nebula, but I got a $25 MAC gift card, and the little demon voice inside my head is whispering, "With the gift card, one of them will be essentially FREE, so why not?" AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!
i like the look a lot
nebula is alright but the other two are icky.
I already have (and love) Circa Plum... Not sure if the other two look distinctive enough- it seems there's so much else I want to pick up in upcoming collections.
I love all of these! What's your favorite Christine?
Nebula :)
I'm digging Nebula, but the first two just look too similar :/
Approaching Storm and Nebula are coming to live with me! If it weren't so close to Christmas, I'd probably get Aurora, too ...
Awesome! I'd love to get them, but I feel like I already have too many similar colors in my own makeup stash. :/ I have too much makeup to begin with... lol
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