MAC Makeup Art Cosmetics Collection — Notoriety Eyeshadow Quad
Richard Phillips contributed three eyeshadow quads to the MAC Makeup Art Cosmetics Collection. Let’s take a look at the earthy quad called Notoriety…
Notoriety Eyeshadow Quad ($36.00)
- Skintone 1 is a glittery confection of pale, whitish pink with a frosty finish. It has a lustre texture, which makes it a bit gritty and it does have a bit of fall out.
- Rich & Earthy is a muted orange-base with golden shimmer laced through it. MAC describes it as a “coral bronze,” but I don’t really see that much brown in it. It’s more of a light, copper orange with gold shimmer, at best. This one has a veluxe pearl finish, which means it’s smooth, pigmented, and easy to blend.
- Skintone 2 is a slightly muted gold with a bronzy finish. It has a frost finish, so it is incredibly easy to blend while still being pigmented and smooth to the touch. I felt like this was a really wearable gold, because it wasn’t so yellow or bright.
- Notoriety is a deep cool-toned taupe brown base with gold flecks throughout. Being a velvet finish, this shadow is a bit chalky if you don’t layer it. I was expecting the brown to be a bit warmer–more chocolate–than it turned out to be. It’s surprisingly cool.
In the Gallery may be the “butt” quad of the collection (aka the loser of the bunch), I’m happy to be able to say that Notoriety is much better. The colors are more pigmented, and they’re not chalky like In the Gallery . I felt the weakest was Notoriety, actually, because it was a bit chalky compared to the other three shades in this quad. However, it layers really well so you can create a smooth texture that way. In particular, I really liked both Rich & Earthy and Skintone 2 — very pretty, wearable shades.
- Product: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
- Ease of Use: 7/10
- Packaging: 9/10
Recommendation: Want a bit of a neutral look with a little shimmery kick? I think Notoriety is neutral without being too soft or subtle. It gives you great earthy tones that will be perfect for fall.
Availability: MACCosmetics.com
See up-close photos and swatches…
Skintone 1
Rich & Earthy
Skintone 2
Notoriety
Skintone 1, Rich & Earthy, Skintone 2, Notoriety
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Luda
Thursday, August 20, 2009
This was a nice quad but I felt it owuld be easy to find dupes for these so I ended up not getting it.
amani
Thursday, August 20, 2009
yes , thats true its not worth going out to buy
brenda
Friday, August 21, 2009
i second that…one look at the swatches and I know I have colours in my collection the same/very similar. Not worth it.
Christine
Monday, August 24, 2009
I’d say it’s definitely something you could live without.
amani
Thursday, August 20, 2009
it looks alot better up close..but i already bought the stuff i liked form the collection….so i thing im going to pass cause my moneys gone now
Christine
Monday, August 24, 2009
It’s nice, but it’s not a must-have really — it’s just neutrals, I am sure you have plenty of those!
Johana
Thursday, August 20, 2009
I just got this quad today. Can’t wait to try it out :)
Christine
Monday, August 24, 2009
Awesome, hope you enjoy it, Johana!
Jacquelyn
Thursday, August 20, 2009
I’m going to get that quad! It’s so perfect to use for the fall!
glitter princess
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Love the review christine! im still undecided about this quad! dissapointed with the colour pay off off notoriety think too faced netural pallet mght be the winner in this round sorry MAC
what would be better dupes for this quad from the perm line?
Christine
Monday, August 24, 2009
All That Glitters, Amber Lights (not a great dupe), Goldmine (yellower), Smut
THE joy krystal
Thursday, August 20, 2009
passable! l’oreal hip flare will do!
Natalie
Thursday, August 20, 2009
I would like to know the dupes as well (especially notoriety). I only liked Notoriety, but since you said it is a bit chalky, I would prefer to get the dupes in either perm or MUFE shades.
Christine
Monday, August 24, 2009
Notoriety doesn’t really have a great dupe. Buckwheat from Naked Honey was the closest, IMO.
Janelle
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Not too impressed with Notoriety, but the other 3 colours are pretty
charlieee
Thursday, August 20, 2009
thanks for the review christine! :) i’m still undecided about this quad. it’s pretty for sure, but they look dupeable yeah? i guess i have to see it in person.
lovepotion18
Friday, August 21, 2009
I bought this quad yesterday and wore all the colors today for work. I have to say that the colors look pretty in the quad and swatched. Skintone 1 was a bit too hard to pick up using a MAC 239 brush and was hard to apply to the lid. I expected the brown color Notoriety to be more intense in color, but it’s a really light, light brown in the pallette in real life (not pics) and when applyed to my crease. It’s a really neutral pallette. After using it just this one time, I’m not really loving it as I was before from just seeing the promo pics. Still great neutral colors, so I will def keep it.
Iya
Friday, August 21, 2009
can somone tell me what are good dupes for this quad??
Christine
Monday, August 24, 2009
All That Glitters, Amber Lights (not a great dupe), Goldmine (yellower), and Smut (not as warm, no gold flecks).
Cherie
Saturday, August 22, 2009
I would like to know dupes as well
Christine
Monday, August 24, 2009
IMO, I don’t think there are great dupes. The best would be All That Glitters, Amber Lights (not a great dupe), Goldmine (yellower), and Smut (no gold flecks).
calico
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Do you still do looks for the new releases and quads ?
I been trying to find on the site but can’t. Am I being off?
Christine
Friday, September 4, 2009
I do them, but I haven’t had the time to do any lately so sorry!
calico
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Hi Christine, do you still do looks for the new Mac collections that come out?
I loved your fafi and sci fi looks you did when I discovered your site.
I have looked around but can’t find for the latest releases, am I bring doff?
X
Christine
Friday, September 4, 2009
Nope, I haven’t had the time to them lately :(
Jess0501
Monday, August 31, 2009
just now i compared this quad with the lucky tom palette from the hello kitty collection. And i think 3 colors which are creme royale, paradisco, and lucky tom look similar to this palette
Christine
Friday, September 4, 2009
Kind of… I could see that!
Jess0501
Monday, August 31, 2009
i think if u got the lucky tom palette this one u can just leave behind