MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Mineralize Eyeshadows Photos, Swatches
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Midnight Madness Mineralize Eyeshadow
MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Mineralize Eyeshadows
Every MAC holiday color collection sees an introduction of new, limited edition mineralize eyeshadows. This year is no different. With six mineralize eyeshadows, each with a crescent of some glittery concoction, MAC really wants to make sure you get your mineralize fix for the year.
I will say that these are some of the smoothest, most pigmented mineralize eyeshadows (this doesn’t include the “crescent” shade, though) I’ve played with to-date. These don’t have to be used wet in order to get decent color pay off, so that’s a huge plus in my book. The crescent pieces are, in my opinion, terrible, because they’re just gritty glitter. Like last year’s trios, I find the crescent portion a let-down.
- Midnight Madness is a cool-toned dirty black-taupe with lighter silver sparkle and a crescent of glittery gold.
- Under Your Spell is a cool-toned, silvery-purple. This one was fairly light in color, but it has a really nifty sheen. The crescent is a glittery copper.
- It’s a Miracle is a rich, jewel-toned purple with golden shimmer combined with a crescent of glittery gold (looks the same as the shade in Midnight Madness to me).
- Blue Sorcery is an intense shade of medium green-based teal with softer green shimmer. It reminded me of an old holiday shade, Tease ‘n Teal, actually. It’s stunning. It’s matched with a crescent of glittery silver.
- Devil-May-Care is a medium purple with a silver sheen and cool tones. It’s nicely pigmented, but I think you could dupe this with one of MAC’s existing purple eyeshadows. The crescent portion is glittery silver.
- Mayhem is a rich copper-bronze with a high sheen/frost finish. It’s like Amber Lights and Woodwinked had a baby. The crescent portion is glittery silver.
I wish MAC would have done away with the crescent portions or had made it the same texture/feel as the larger shade. I just can’t imagine dealing with the inevitable fall out the glittery crescents will have. My top picks would be Midnight Madness, It’s a Miracle, and Blue Sorcery.
- Product: 26/30
- Value: 7/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
See photos and swatches…
Under Your Spell Mineralize Eyeshadow
It’s a Miracle Mineralize Eyeshadow
Blue Sorcery Mineralize Eyeshadow
Devil-May-Care Mineralize Eyeshadow
Mayhem Mineralize Eyeshadow
Mineralize Eyeshadow: Midnight Madness, Under Your Spell
Mineralize Eyeshadow: Under Your Spell, It’s a Miracle
Mineralize Eyeshadow: Blue Sorcery, Devil-May-Care
Mineralize Eyeshadow: Devil-May-Care, Mayhem
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Christine, I noticed in your review that you said It's a Miracle looked more like Midnight Madness to you but in your swatch it was a beautiful, golden purple. I decided to buy it based on your gold/purple swatch and I'm regretting that now because it does look like Midnight Madness which I'm not crazy about at all! I swatched it on my hand and can't figure out how yours came out purple because mine just looks like an ugly brown, not even a dark taupe. I bought it on ebay so I'm stuck with it. Very disappointed with MAC on this! I almost didn't buy it because I agree on the weird chunky glitters but I loved the golden purple in your swatch. So confused!
Great swatches! I was wondering if MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Mineralize Eyeshadows are more pigmented than Mac Color Craft Mineralize Eyeshadows? cause they look really similar Thanks Christine.
I think they are!
LOVING blue sorcery. But I don't think I would wanna spend 22 bucks on it just because 75% of the product is pretty and actually usable, while the 25% is useless. Do you have an idea of any close dupes for the teal side of Blue Sorcery?
Try Shimmermoss!
I've just bought Devil-May-Care since I'm a huge purple fan. I agree with everyone about the silver/glitter part, I'm a bit disappointed about it not having much of 'staying-power' however I do like the shimmery/glittery effect....Does anyone have any tips for that and giving it a bit more of an intense effect? I'm going back tomorrow for Blue Sorcery. I'm excited to see what that one will be like after reading everyone's rave reviews for it. =)
besides using a primer i used a color base, for example for midnight madness i used a purple base before applying the e/s which i sprayed with fix+
i picked up under your spell
I agree with the glitter part of these shadows- I tend not get them but these colors are gorgeous. I may just skip not using the the glitter portion especially since I wear contacts, I don't the bits falling in my eye. I limited myself to 2 purchase though: Midnight Madness and It's a Miracle. I love these two and can't wait to try them.
The "glitteriness" (if that is a word :-S) is definitely not for everyone but I like it. :-) I don't mind a tiny bit if glitter fall out either. I've noticed when I apply glitter it tends to fall below, onto my cheekbones, so it just looks like a nice sparkly highlight... great for nights out!!!
Mine just arrived yesterday, I only purchased blue sorcery. I have nothing like it. I am very eager to use it. This is a beautiful color. I have to pick and choose with Mac because they are really bad about finding a way to dupe a current color.
Do you think think that midnight madness is a dupe for earthly ritches?
Great swatches! The mineralize shadows always look so pretty in pictures! Some of the color crafted ones and past collections were nice, without much fallout. But after the Style Black MES's I am going to pass on these. Those were such a mess!
Hi, does anyone know how the bluish shade in Blue Sorcery compares to Teal pigment pls?
Similar, but a little darker and not as frosty.
i wonder if blue sorcery is similar to nars misfit?
Kind of, but it has more shimmer.
I don't know why they did that chunky glitter for the small crescent again this year. It didn't fly with the majority of people last year either. Hmm. The only way I was able to use it is lightly patting it over the eye shadow I had on. It certainly does not work on its own, nor as a base shade and definitely not as a highlighter! I am digging Blue Sorcery, Devil-May-Care and Mayhem. :)
UGH, tell me about it! WHY OH WHY! I just want to know!
I got one today, blue sorcery. Today I just had on indianwood paint pot and lined my eyes since a bad storm came through and the lights were out. Didn't want to do anything to fancy. Anyways, tried it on and it looks gorgeous. I'm glad I got it. I like certain mineralized, they can be really fierce. Especially the style black collection. Those u had to wet up but Blue Sorcery u don't. I just dabbed the silver glitter on top of the blue and it added a beautiful sparkle like look. I may pick up Devil-May-Care later.
I'm such a sucker for purples, so I'll probably end up with It's a Miracle, but I'm skipping the others for sure.
I got Blue Sorcery and Midnight Madness today. I LOVE the texture and pigmentation of the non-crescent part. A little dab of Rosebud Salve and the crescent part sticks perfectly for me :) So great for the holidays!
Great suggestion about the rosebud salve kpenn! I didn't know of this blog until the end of last year. I wish I had known about it earlier because I bought these mineralize eyeshadows and am very unhappy about the cresent part. If only I had known!!! Any other suggestions on how to use the cresent shadows?
I bought it's a miracle and midnight madness. The colors are gorgeous. While I do think the glitter is a bit much it did find that is you foil and and use just a bit of it over another shadow it can be quite pretty. Probably not an everyday thing but for a special occasion it would be nice.
The only one I really like is blue sorcery... Even with that I don't think that I will be buying it though!
I'm getting bored with mineralize e/s, they have come up with quite a few this year. I like the colors of Midnight Madness and Devil-May-Care though so I'll be checking them out.
going to have review for the palettes colours? :D
Yes!
It's A Miracle and Blue Sorcery look SO prettyyyyy >.<
i like the devil may care one but not the silver part
i hate the crescent part too!! the colored parts are so smooth that you get tricked into thinking the other part will be great too
i got midnite madness and its a miracle. can't wait to use them!
oh my gosh these are all SO gorgeous! i want them all!!! u could use the glittery side to layer on top of eyeliner which is perfect for the holidays!! :)
The chunky crescents are definitly a turn off
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Thanks!
going to pass on these. I want to see what the palettes look like though.
I just swatched these myself the other day and they are a LOT creamier and smoother than their mineralized e/s from previous lines. Seriously! The smaller circle part of the e/s is SUPER chunky though -- I wouldn't recommend using it. Reminds me of glitter from kindergarten. The moon shaped part is nice. I'm thinking about a few of them but I don't know! Btw, you can also trade in 6 B2M cases for a mineralized e/s -- such a good deal.
That's exactly how I felt! Like "WOW!" at the first half... and then "WHAT?" at the glittery mess part.
When I saw Blue Sorcery, it made me go O_o!!!! I want! Then I swatched it and the glitter. The glitter made me mad. I couldn't spend $20 on an eyeshadow where 1/3 of it was a hot mess. Oh well, $ saved that I can put towards mini pigment sets =)
This is not directly related to these specific products, but does anyone know when the next Family and Friends sale will be for MAC? I was in the hospital this pass one in June and missed out :(
I've seen a couple people comment on previous posts that there will be another sale in January. I don't know for sure but I hope so!
Usually it's in early January. I'm starting a list... ;)
Probably not for awhile... I'd say earliest would be Spring. They might do a special sale on just holiday products, though, in January.
Your 3 picks are the ones I'm buying tomorrow and did put aside yesterday! You are right about the fall out of thje glittery side. I'm thinking I'm going to use the glittery part mixed with a mixing Very disappointing unless I become creative with it. I'm thinking to use the glitteryu side with some mixing medium or with the gel that is used for glitter (that I purchased not long ago). We shall see how it works out!
Let me know how the mixing went... I just hate that they're so gritty. I feel like they're worthless!
Oh man, Blue Sorcery is really pretty but I'm not sure I'd pay that much for a single eyeshadow.... =/
Christine, I know you don't feel well and I want to thank you for working so hard on this site. This was a huge undertaking on any day let alone on a day you need to be resting. I'm going to pass on these. I agree with the glittery crescent. I'm not a fan.
Aw, thank you so much, Carrie :) If anything can get me out of bed, it's MAC!
I just have to have Blue Sorcery O_O
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