MAC Dare to Wear: Eyeshadows Review, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
MAC Dare to Wear Eyeshadows
MAC Dare to Wear: Eyeshadows, Part 2
First, make sure you’ve read Part 1. In this post, you’ll notice four blue-based shades–this collection is definitely skewed towards blue. There are three permanent shades here: Sky Blue, Atlantic Blue, and Winkle; the first available only at PRO, the latter two at all freestanding stores.
- Zingy is a medium blue that leans just a little green. It’s a less intense version of Electric Eel eyeshadow. It was also a little fussy to get to layer right in a swatch–though it’s pretty once it comes together.
- Sky Blue is a soft, pale sky blue with silvery-white shimmer in a frost finish. It’s a little on the sheer side and can be a bit dusty. This is a permanent PRO shade.
- Atlantic Blue is an intense shade of deep blue with a violet undertone in a matte finish. This is one of my favorite shades–period! This is a permanent PRO shade.
- Winkle is a softened cornflower blue with a satin finish. It needs to be layered to get a nice level of intensity, but it has a very buttery texture. This is a permanent shade.
- Shock-a-holic is a medium-dark purple with strong red undertones in a matte finish. It’s a little brighter, richer version of Vibrant Grape; brighter/purpler version of Nocturnelle or Fig 1.
- Crazy Cool is a shimmery cool-toned lilac with a silver-white sheen in a veluxe pearl finish. It’s a darker version of Digit and a lighter version of Beautiful Iris. It’s a little on the sheer side and not as smooth as I’d expect for a veluxe pearl.
Temptalia’s Recommendations
- Must-Haves: Atlantic Blue, Winkle
- Nice-to-Haves: Zingy, Sky Blue, Shock-a-holic
- Skip: Crazy Cool
Recommendations by Skin Tone
- Light: Zingy, Sky Blue, Winkle, Shock-a-holic, Crazy Cool
- Medium: Zingy, Atlantic Blue, Winkle, Shock-a-holic
- Dark: Zingy, Atlantic Blue, Winkle, Shock-a-holic, Crazy Cool
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MAC Dare to Wear Eyeshadows
MAC Dare to Wear Eyeshadows
MAC Dare to Wear Eyeshadows
MAC Dare to Wear Eyeshadows
MAC Dare to Wear Eyeshadows
MAC Dare to Wear Eyeshadows
MAC Zingy Eyeshadow
MAC Zingy Eyeshadow
MAC Zingy Eyeshadow
MAC Sky Blue Eyeshadow
MAC Sky Blue Eyeshadow
MAC Sky Blue Eyeshadow
MAC Atlantic Blue Eyeshadow
MAC Atlantic Blue Eyeshadow
MAC Atlantic Blue Eyeshadow
MAC Winkle Eyeshadow
MAC Winkle Eyeshadow
MAC Winkle Eyeshadow
MAC Shock-a-holic Eyeshadow
MAC Shock-a-holic Eyeshadow
MAC Shock-a-holic Eyeshadow
MAC Crazy Cool Eyeshadow
MAC Crazy Cool Eyeshadow
MAC Crazy Cool Eyeshadow
MAC Eyeshadow: Zingy, Sky Blue, Atlantic Blue, Winkle, Shock-a-holic, Crazy Cool
MAC Eyeshadow: Zingy, Sky Blue, Atlantic Blue
MAC Eyeshadow: Winkle, Shock-a-holic, Crazy Cool
I've got a quick question. How does Crazy Cool compare to the lightest color in the Togetherness mineralize eyeshadow trio from In The Groove? Would you suggest one over the other?
It's a little darker - but theya re similar! I would suggest Crazy Cool over the trio.
Hi Christine!!! what would you pair sky blue eyeshadow with? would it go with aqua eyeshadow you think?? i would like to get both eyeshadows but i dont know how to wear them! am an NC30, thank you!! :)
Blues, aquas, teals... yes, it would definitely work with Aqua, though I'd probably use something darker/more contrasting!
oh nevermind i just watched your tutorial using aqua, winkle and atlantic blue...and i love that look!!! thank you :)
Is MUFE #159 the closest dupe to Atlantic? In the photos from your review they look very similar, but how about in person?
I'd say it's a pretty good dupe!
Woo! Dare To Wear just hit stores here!! I think I might skip Zingy because it's so close to Electric Eel (right?). I'm going to try to get my hands on Going Bananas. Do you think Crazy Cool is a good choice if you don't have any purples? Digit might be too light for my taste! Also, is Louder, Please similar to Passionate (but less pink perhaps?)?? Sorry for all the questions! Thanks :)
It IS close. Like you could own both and see differences but you probably wouldn't miss either. Crazy Cool would be a good choice if you don't have any purples ;) I find Louder, Please brighter and pinker than Passionate!
how does Zingy compare to Clarity? are they similar? Thx for the review!
They're similar -- Clarity is darker/brighter.
Do you know when are they going to be available on http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/ ?
Probably in the next 2 weeks.
Crazy Cool and Sky Blue get my vote. But more importantly, I love the pics you took of these. Totally awesome. :)
Shock-a-holic is screaming for me to purchase it! If love at first sight is possible, this is it!
how does ZINGY compare to FRESH WATER? I want to buy one of them, but I dont know which way to go.... thanks for the help!
Not as dark!
Thanks for the swatches Christine! I got Zingy, Sky Blue, and Atlantic Blue today (also got others but they're not related to today's DTW). The Atlantic Blue was purchased on your recommendation alone. It's really not a color I would normally choose for myself because it's so dark and matte. I haven't tried it out yet. As of right now I can only think of wearing it in the crease. What's your favorite way to use it?
I hope you love it! I wear it in the crease or outer corner/lid area most often (just 'cause it's dark!) -- LOVE it with aquas, teals, greens, and purples!!
Awesome swatches!!! Zingy, Crazy Cool and maybe Sky Blue are coming home with me today!!
OMG. I love, need and want Sky Blue!
I noticed you said that some of the colours require some packing on; I was just wondering which M.A.C. brush is the best for this??? As at the moment I’m using a non branded brush which just doesn’t cut it with matte colours such as chrome yellow etc. Would defiantly appreciate the help as I am looking to purchase some of these colours and so will be needing a decent brush to work with.
I use the 239 :) In a pinch, you could use a sponge tip brush.
What a fun collection! I loved the colours but would hardly touch them so I only got Crazy Cool with B2M :) It was different enough from the MAC perm. shades to get... for me at least. But I'm a sucker for purples. Shock was chalky :( Thanks for the swatches, Christine!
they havee many pigment!!! loveeeeeeee themm <3
Wow. A collection of bold shades many leaning towards blue - sign me up! I've only had mild, if any, reaction to Mac collections but this one actually has me wanting to go to Mac (it has been at least 8 years since I bought any Mac).
My inner child is demanding that I get them all and do Double Rainbow eyes. (giggles)
Crap. I love all of these, and I'm WAY overbudget this month. Curse you, MAC!
Wow, these are so pigmented! Lvoe how they look! :)
Hey Christine thanks for the swatches really appreciate it, was just wondering if you would be able to do some looks using some of these shades for a little inspiration???
I will certainly try once I have time to play with them :) I only just got them!
thankyou!!!!!!
can you do some looks with these? they look so pretty, especially all the blues, but i don't know how wearable they are.
Yes - I just received these yesterday afternoon, so I haven't had much time to do anything but review them, but I certainly plan to do a few looks with them. I have also used many of these shades in the past, since they are permanent.
i want sassy green, winkle, and atlantic blue. do you know if going bannanas and crest the wave are simmilar?
Going Bananas isn't quite as yellow as Crest the Wave.
any of the blues similar to Submarine? is Nuctornelle similar to Shock a holic?
Nope, Submarine is pretty dark. Nocturnelle is much darker!
Looooove these shades. I'm so bummed that this eyeshadow is only available in our Pro MAC store in Amsterdam. I live far away so now I can't get Shock-o-holic :(
skip crazy cool?? thats the only good one in this sea of too-brights...
The point of the collection is to be bright, though - so if it's not your thing... doesn't make the rest inherently bad, IMO. Different strokes for different folks!
Hey Christine. Your site has become a daily necessity for me and a must read before purchasing. Just wanted to say that I think it is SO AWESOME that you respond to every question. I actually started reading the comments regularly because your responses actually make it feel like a discussion section! Also, I wanted to say that I think "Free to Be" is practically an exact dupe of "Perky" from Spring Forecast. Any thoughts on this? Am I crazy? I haven't heard anyone make that comparison. xoxo *SC*
Aww! Thank you! :) Perky is pinker, I'd say, and the texture is a bit different. Free to Be definitely has this coral tone to it.
To me, Sky Blue eyeshadow looks a little bit like Mutiny pigment. Would you say they are similar?
Wayyy bluer. Mutiny has more teal in it.
I don't wear a lot of blues, so I think I'll just get Shock-a-holic. I like bluees, they just don't tend to work as well on my skintone.
You honestly have the best photos and swatches :D
Thanks, Bernice!
how does crazy cool compare to beautiful iris?
It's just a little lighter.
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