MAC Electroflash Mineralize Eyeshadow Duos Review

I can’t wait to pick up Fresh Green Mix!

Thanks for the review Christine, I’m still very tempted by Fresh Green and Sea and Sky. I hope I don’t get more when i go to the store though, I’m trying hard to budget.

Hmmm….somehow I like your swatches so much better than the other user’s which you had posted before. I will go check these out for myself today and let yo know what I think. Thanks!

WOW, I can’t even decide which one of the eyeshadows would be my favorite! I have to see them in person I guess. These are more expensive because they’re duos/mineralizes right? And do you think these would look best over a paint pot, or paints to capture the intensity?

Odd Couple reminds me of NARS Jezebel duo (& the dc’d original matte version of Mariebad). I think Stila & L’Oreal HiP have done/copied this combo too.

Thanks for the swatches! I love Sea&Sky & Fresh Green Mix too.

I just HAD to pick up Fresh Green Mix, it was absolutely too gorgeous to pass up!!

I tried and tried to convince myself I didn’t need it, that I could dupe the solid side by using Juxt and Goldmine,lol.. but it just was NOT as intense as the Mineralize duo and I would have regretted not getting it..

My counter didn’t have 4 of them yet though - including Sea & Sky and Hot Contrast so I couldn’t check those out. =( I was bummed! Oh well, less temptation! lol.. I am happy with what I purchased though and I’m dying to get home and play!

You have sealed the deal! Fresh Green Mix and Sea & Sky must be mine!!!

Sea and Sky reminds me of Azreal Blue and Rebel Rock Blue Pigments. I am trying my darndest to stay away (cause overrich/cult of cherry is going to break me) but Odd Couple is calling me!

I went to play at the counter during lunch. I was underwhelmed with the lippies. Thought I liked Mellow Mood till I swatched it side by side with Viva Glam 5 and on me, they are identical. I did pick up Polar Opposite. But I’m undecided about it. The one I got has a lot of the lighter veins on the dark side and as such, it’s no where near as deep as the display was. That is always something I am wary of when buying a marbled product. I’m going to try it over a base and see if it works like I want. If not, I’m going to try and see if they have one with more dark veins.

I picked up Fresh Green, Odd Couple, Contrast and Play on Plums. Oh and Dainty blush. The MA tried the solid green on the lid, the solid sign of Play on Plums, and the solid og contrast on the outer “v” it was BEAUTIFUL!!!! So sad I had to take it off because of work :0( and there is not that much fall out!

Dang nabbit! I like all the eyeshadows. If I do manage to restrain myself though, I’ll pick up Green Mix, Sea and Sky, Lil Hot Pepper and Dangerously Hot/ Lil Hot Pepper has such a cute name. *lol*

I got fresh green mix and really love it!

Woo-hoo! Now I’m liking the marbelized lighter blue shade from the SEA & SKY duo. Christine, how does this compare to Mutiny pigment from NN?? Also, how does the marbelized side from HOT CONTRAST compare to LOVELY LILY pigment from NN?? I’m seeing if I could do away without those since I already have FRESH WATER, DEEP TRUTH, and CARBON, as well as the pigments mentioned above. Thanks a bunch!

I just got home from the MAC counter!! I picked up the Polar Opposite and Play on Plum duos. They are gorgeous!! I love the solid shade in Polar Opposites, and the darker side creates a purply sort of color. The Play on Plums creates a beautiful bronzy sort of eye. The colors are extremely velvety and multi dimensional. I have never used mineralized eye shadows before, but I think I’m going to have to pick up some more. I also got the Major Minor lipglass which is also a BEAUTIFUL color. It’s kinda like your own lip color, but better! Perfect for a neutral lip.

I don’t see your review of Pink Split, is it on another page?

OOoohh, I like Odd Couple.

Christine I love the swatches and details you gve of every collection more that any other out on the net. And Odd Couple has my name written all over it, also love connection looks great to have for basics.

Hey!
I picked up 3 of Cultureclash and Sonic Vibe, each. Honestly, it’s the perfect combo of sheer, frost, and coverage (all things that are usually impossible to put together because they are contradictory)…Cultureclash’s frosty bits are a sheer rainbow as opposed to plain silver or gold. Sonic Vibe has mostly gold frost in it that really makes the pink pop (and this is from swatching on my hand, but when I put them on my lips they didn’t differ at all like some l/g does).
I got one of Major Minor but just because I don’t have any l/g like this.
I also got Odd Couple and Pink Split!

I had been waiting for this collection for months!!!

I plan on getting some New View tomorrow…

Wow thanks Christine. I think I’m going to get Sea & Sky, the odd couple and maybe pink split. I can’t take it, I must get to my Nordstrom pronto. Can’t wait to see your looks w/ Sea & Sky.

I picked up Sea & Sky, Polar Opposites, and Pink Split! LOVE THESE! Don’t know which one I’ll choose to wear tomorrow!

I like Fresh Green Mix and Sea and Sky after seeing the swatches, and your review confirms it. I kind of like Polar Opposites too. I’m saving for future releases and spent a lot recently on Color Forms and Heatherette (it was launched yesterday in Asia *yay*). I’ll definitely get Green, but between Sea & Sky and Polar Opposites, which is better?
As for the l/s & l/g, I like Fast Thrill, Sonic Vibe and Culture Clash. I think these are very nice colors. I hope they are not overshadowed by the eyeshadows LOL.

I only got Hot Contrast & Gentle blush, although I’ll be going back tomorrow to get Dainty & Nuance (maybe). I might get Fresh Green, but I wasn’t as wowed by it as I thought I might be.

I think that play on plum can be easily duped with star violet and all that glitters…does anyone else find these a bit too shimmery and perhaps too flaky? I can’t seem to get myself to commit to them.

Thanks for the swatches! I don’t know about the lip prodcuts but I am definitely gonna get myself the lovely Fresh Green Mix, Sea & Sky and Polar Opposites.

Thanks for the swatches. I love sea & sky.

hi christine, i was wondering if the LG cultureclash the colour isit similar to dazzleglass’s baby sparks?

i put swatche up of bombshell and thrill on specktra :)

Lovely swatches, Christine! I think I am going to get Sea & Sky, Fresh Green Mix, and Hot Contrast or Play on Plums. I’m trying to limit myself to one or two, but these look so pretty <3

I’m trying to pick out a neutral-ish, work-safe mineralize duo-nothing TOO metallic or loud, something I will get a lot of use out of. I can’t choose between Play on plums, pink split, or love connection. what would you recommend for NC37/medium dark MSFN?

Omg I want 3 of those duos, but it’s sure going to burn a hole in my pocket. Does anyone know how much these are in Canada? I went to check it out today, but that MAC only had half of them available. My first reaction when i only saw 5 on the display was, “OMG they’re sold out within a day already?” but the employee said the rest hadn’t arrived yet. I want polar opposite, sky&sea, and two to glow. =(