MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
MAC La La Eyeshadow
MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches
There are eight single eyeshadows that debut in this launch. There are four from part one and four from part two. Additionally, there are two eyeshadow quads being released in parts three and four, respectively, that will be reviewed separately. My favorites: La La, Very Violet; Hot Hot Hot, Straw Harvest. What are your favorites?
Spring Colour 1 Forecast — Eyeshadows
- Rosy Outlook is a dusty medium pink with a satin finish. I think there was a shade called Riviera Rose–this reminds me of it, only not as cool-toned, but still has that dusty pink feel.
- Very Violet is a crisp darkened violet-purple with very little sheen, not at all frosty like its frost finish would suggest. I can’t remember MAC doing a purple quite like this in recent history.
- La La is a rich magenta fuchsia with fuchsia shimmer-sheen. It reminds me of Brash & Bold Pigment from Makeup Art Cosmetics last fall, but in eyeshadow form (so more convenient and easier to work with overall). Very nicely pigmented and smooth–and surprisingly not that frosty, despite its frost finish.
- Da Bling is a slightly paled medium pink with a frosty sheen but excellent color pay off in a veluxe pearl finish. This is a permanent eyeshadow, though, so no need to rush to purchase.
Spring Colour 2 Forecast — Eyeshadows
- Nanogold is a semi-sheer pinky beige. This is probably one of the nicest lustre-finish eyeshadows I’ve ever come across. It feels nothing like a lustre! This one has come out previously, though always limited edition.
- Hot Hot Hot is an intensely pigmented orange-based red that looks mostly matte, though it has very subtle shimmer, since it is a satin finish eyeshadow. I don’t think I’ve seen MAC put out a shade like this since being a fan (about five years).
- Straw Harvest is a gorgeous shade of warmed-up peach gold with a lighter gold sheen in a veluxe pearl finish.
- Perky is a satin finish light salmon-y pink with good color pay off. Not quite like anything in the permanent line from what I can see.
See product photos & swatches!
Spring Colour 1 Forecast — Eyeshadows
MAC Rosy Outlook Eyeshadow
MAC Very Violet Eyeshadow
MAC La La Eyeshadow
MAC Da Bling Eyeshadow
MAC Eyeshadows: Rosy Outlook, Very Violet, La La, Da Bling
Spring Colour 2 Forecast — Eyeshadows
MAC Nanogold Eyeshadow
MAC Hot Hot Hot Eyeshadow
MAC Straw Harvest Eyeshadow
MAC Perky Eyeshadow
MAC Eyeshadows: Nanogold, Hot Hot Hot, Straw Harvest, Perky
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hi.. how different is perky from free to be?
Wow, so many comments... apologize if this has been said. But, Perky = Angelcake from High Tea, and Straw Harvest = Orange Tangent from C Squeeze. http://tweetphoto.com/13129291 No?
Nice but nothing really new.
hmmm hot hot hot looks a lot more orangey on your arm than in the pan... But I really love that color in the pan, is it really that different? Do you suppose I could use it as a blush as well? :P
No, it's not too different :) Yes, you could... though it would certainly be intense!
Is Very Violet similar to Creme de Violet?
Kind of, but more violet and darker.
I'm really torn if I should get Very Violet. I have SO SO SO many purples. I ordered a few e/s from this collection already based on your review but I'm stuck if I should invest in very violet. Is there a decent dup you recommend? Is this a RUN now and get this color?!?!? Thanks girl~ you always do an amazing job!
Aww, I love ittt! It's definitely not something like what MAC has in their line.
Does Very Violet compare to Nocturnelle? I have so many purples but i some dissapoint with the pay off or pigmentation
IMO, no... it's more violet, bolder, and pigmented.
Does anyone else think straw harvest looks like evening aura?
More orange - like a richer version, I'd say!
Hi.Is straw harvest similar to Motif?Guy from MAC said Motif looks good with Straw Harvest in the crease but in my opinion they look alike.
Much more orange and brighter/darker than Motif. I wouldn't do that pairing myself - I'd probably do maybe a gold on the inner lid, Straw Harvest on the outer, and a shade like Antiqued in the crease.
Hi Christine, Awesome review - Thank you as always. How does very violet compare to Vibrant Grape (PRO e/s) (colour wise,and colour pay off wise).
More purple, more blue-based, not red-based like Vibrant Grape! Also, more shimmer, better pay off.
Thanks Christine :)
How does Hot Hot Hot compare to red brick, orange, and rule? I love orange/reds, but I Feel like it looks slightly similar to red brick... I still want it though!!!
It's like a mix between Red Brick and Orange, but brighter. Better texture than all three.
Hi Christine, I want to know how very violet e/s compares to MUFE's purple 92.
Shimmer, more purple.
would love to see looks with these :)
lala looks like romping! must have!!
Rosy outlook vs pink mink? If I get the palette with pink mink do you think I should still get rosy outlook??? Would any of them look good with Girl Friendly pp?? oh, is perky at all like perky the paint pot? Oh so many nice things....so conflicted.
I like Rosy Outlook more, I think - but it's rosier and pinker, whereas Mink Pink is a little duller/neutral? (but not necessarily duller in a BAD way, lol!) If you get the palette, I think you could skip Rosy Outlook, though. I think this Perky is a lot pinker.
THANKS! You are the best
o0o very violet. im in love. i love purple eyeshadows and have a lot but im always on the hunt for a descent purple because i get dissapointed a lot. some are too warm/red (which makes me look extremely tired), chalky, dont show up as well........etc. so this one looks pretty good from what i can see! thanks! =)
I love "hot hot hot" but I'm sure I would never wear it so I'll probably pass. I like perky and straw harvest too.
Hi, I have fair skin w/yellow undertones and hazel eyes... I would love to try colors like Hot Hot Hot and Straw Harvest but I'm afraid they would be to orange or yellow on my skin...Since, I can only purchase online could you give me your opinion? I saw them on your eye and WOW they look Gorgeous!! Would you recommend them for a hazel green/blue eye fair skin? Also, what is your favorites in these collections for my type? Thanks so much!
If you have yellow undertones, I think they would be lovely on you! You could also use a champagne/white-gold base to make them look less orange if they do run that way on you. Sometimes I find a colored base really helps to emphasize a shadow's true color :) I like a lot of Spring Colour 1 Forecast for you. I also think something like Ripe Peach would be lovely!
hot hot hot!!!!!!!
Great swatches and reviews as always, Christine! Thanks so much!
Thanks, Carmen :)
WOW! Thank you so much Christine! What colours would you recommend for an NW15 (MAC) gal with brown eyes and medium-brown hair? Any of the quads? I love all colours but seem afraid of the straw harvest / golds... what do you think? I so trust your opinion :)
Ohh, you'd probably look really lovely in the Colour 3 Quad, even though it's not my *favorite* quad ever. But otherwise, I think the pinks (like Rosy Outlook and Perky) would suit you well. I do think the Colour 4 Quad, while warm, is not as warm as a lot of those kinds of colors, so it might be a nice way to try some warmer tones without going quite as far as Straw Harvest (which may feel too orange on you).
Hey Christine, I couldn't really ascertain from your review of straw harvest wether you really liked it or not. To me it looks gorgeous! I have blue eyes and I wanted to know if you think it's worth the purchase (I have limited funds ^_^)
I liked it!! :)
straw harvest is my favorite and i'm sure it'd look amazing on me, nw55!!
Is Rosy Outlook e/s similar to Ego from the Starflash line??? Thanks :)
Hot Hot Hot and Straw Harvest look amazing!!!
I won't be buying these but they are beautiful.
any dupes for La La? I have brash and bold pigment...are they so super similar to where if I have brash and bold, you think i would be safe skipping La La? I have romping from Hello Kitty as well.
I think you could skip if you have Romping and Brash & Bold. Like for me, I always like having eyeshadows over everything else... because while I LOVE pigments, eyeshadows are just a little easier to use, particularly if you just want a lil' bit or make a last minute call, so I like having both.
Thanks for these, they're always so helpful! Do you know how perky compares to past LE eyeshadows (such as dear cupcake from sugar sweet?)
No problem, Tracey! Perky is much, much more of a light to medium pink - Dear Cupcake is a bit brighter.
I want Very Violet, Lala, & Nanogold!!!
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!! They're bringing back nanogold!!!! I need to stock up lol!! I LOVE this color! Yup Christine you just made my day lol!!!
LOL! YAY!
On of the first MAC shadows I ever hit pan on! Already got in touch with my counter!
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