MAC Colored Zoom Lash Mascara

I reviewed Green is Green initially, and here are swatches of the other three shades, as well as the mascaras worn on lashes. I actually found that Green is Green did the best at coating lashes, with Blue Charge close behind. Plum Reserve and High Esteem didn’t coat my lashes as effectively and didn’t give them much color.

Blue Charge is darker than Themyscira, while Plum Reserve is darker and purpler than Victorious. I think you’ll notice less color difference when they are worn, though, but swatched, their differences are easily seen.

my thoughts on the mascara formula: Zoom Lash is supposed to “build density,” while the “ultra-sculpted brush has three-sided fibres to embrace and separate each lash.” My favorite MAC mascara is Plushlash, but I used to use Zoom Lash for quite a bit (because Plushlash didn’t exist). I like how it’s a really thick formula–thick as in it really coats each lash really well in the formula but without clumping. Zoom Lash, being a thicker consistency, will clump if you start going beyond two coats, though. (In my experience, you shouldn’t need more than two.) Zoom Lash separates and defines lashes while thickening them for me. I didn’t have any issues with the mascara flaking or smudging on me.

The Glossover

	MAC Colored Zoom Lash Mascara Reviews, Photos, Swatches B-
	If you don't mind some prep work, layer a white primer on lashes first, then coat with a colored mascara to see more zing if you have naturally darker lashes.
	Product 7.5/10 Pigmentation 6.5/10 Texture 9/10 Longevity 10/10 Application 4/5
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Green is Green, Blue Charge, Plum Reserve, High Esteem

High Esteem

Plum Reserve

Blue Charge

Green is Green, Blue Charge

Plum Reserve, High Esteem

High Esteem

Plum Reserve

Blue Charge

MAC Flighty Collection: Overall & Recommendations

My general recommendation is not to purchase the Big Bounce Shadows if you want to wear them alone. If, on the other hand, you want to wear them as a colored eyeshadow base, then I think it may be worth considering a shade or two. I do think that with the plethora of cream products out there that are long-wearing, I would opt for some of the more unique shades within the sixteen or perhaps a shade you’d wear very often.

The colored mascaras, based on the two I have tested so far, seem worth checking out, but Zoom Lash is a thicker, denser formula, and those who prefer really defined, crisp, but long, lashes may find it too much.

Photos, Reviews, Swatches

• Big Bounce Photos/Swatches: Part 1, Part 2
• Big Bounce Review/Swatches
• Green is Green Mascara (the rest to follow in the next week)
• Video Review

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Temptalia’s Recommendations

most unique: Count Your Assets, Free as Air, Rich Thrills

less unique: Extra Charged, Good Fortune, My Next Indulgence, Rich Sweet

least unique: Black Diamond, The Cool Elite, Impeccably Rich, Luxury Touch, Reward Yourself, Rich Sweet, Sizzlin’ Diva, Spread the Wealth, Trophy, Up the Ante

Recommendations by Skin Tone

Please note that this section is merely suggesting shades that would complement a particular skin tone better than other shades, but these lists are meant to be rather exhaustive of the entire collection; it’s not reflective of must-haves for your skin tone. When it comes to cooler/warmer skin tones, these are products that lean noticeably cool/warm and therefore complement the corresponding skin tone better (but it does not mean you can’t wear a warmer product if you’re cooler!).

• light skin tones: Count Your Assets, Free as Air, Good Fortune, Impeccably Rich, My Next Indulgence, Rich Thrills
• medium skin tones: Count Your Assets, Extra Charged, Impeccably Rich, Luxury Touch, Sizzlin’ Diva, Spread the Wealth, Up the Ante
• dark skin tones: Count Your Assets, Extra Charged, Impeccably Rich, Luxury Touch, My Next Indulgence, Reward Yourself, Sizzlin’ Diva, Up the Ante
• cool undertones: Count Your Assets, Extra Charged, Free as Air, My Next Indulgence, Rich Thrills
• warm undertones: Good Fortune, Impeccably Rich, Luxury Touch, Reward Yourself, Sizzlin’ Diva, Spread the Wealth, Up the Ante
• universally flattering shades: All shades of Zoom Lash Mascaras; Black Diamond, The Cool Elite, Rich Sweet, Trophy

Video Review: MAC Flighty – Big Bounce Shadows

Video review and swatches of the new Big Bounce Shadows from MAC!  There’s even a guest star in this one… ha!

MAC Big Bounce Shadow: Photos/Swatches, Part 1

Make sure you read my original, in-depth review for these eyeshadows here. This post only contains photos and swatches of the first half of the shades that will launch on May 5th. Each retails for $16.50. I just did heavier swatches here (I used whatever stuck to the spatula I used to fish each shade out), but these can go from sheer to medium coverage.

• Black Diamond is a dark charcoal black with teal and silver shimmer.
• The Cool Elite is a brightened white with a shimmery finish.
• Count Your Assets is a cool-toned purple with silver and gray.
• Extra Charged is a medium-dark green with teal leanings.
• Free as Air is a metallic, light sky blue with iridescent silver shimmer.
• Good Fortune is a light, airy pink with red and gold shimmer.
• Impeccably Rich is a metallic, muted yellow gold with gold and coppered gold micro-glitter/shimmer. It has a coarser texture than the others, which is why I think it might have more glittery particles than regular shimmer.
• Luxury Touch is a raspberry plum with red undertones.

The Glossover

	MAC Big Bounce Shadow Swatches, Photos (Part 1) D-
	It's really too bad that there is so little wear time when worn alone (Reward Yourself had maybe a half hour of nice wear, but the others I tried were done in fifteen minutes), because I feel like these don't deserve such a low score. If you intend to set with powder shadow, these perform much, much better and would see a B- rating instead.
	Product 8/10 Pigmentation 8.5/10 Texture 7.5/10 Longevity 0/10 Application 3.5/5
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MAC Black Diamond Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Black Diamond Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Black Diamond Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Black Diamond Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Cool Elite Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Cool Elite Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Cool Elite Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Cool Elite Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Count Your Assets Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Count Your Assets Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Count Your Assets Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Count Your Assets Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Extra Charged Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Extra Charged Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Extra Charged Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Extra Charged Big Bounce Shadow

Black Diamond, The Cool Elite, Count Your Assets, Extra Charged

Black Diamond, The Cool Elite

Count Your Assets, Extra Charged

MAC Free as Air Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Free as Air Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Free as Air Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Free as Air Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Good Fortune Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Good Fortune Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Good Fortune Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Good Fortune Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Impeccably Rich Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Impeccably Rich Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Impeccably Rich Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Impeccably Rich Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Luxury Touch Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Luxury Touch Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Luxury Touch Big Bounce Shadow

MAC Luxury Touch Big Bounce Shadow

Free as Air, Good Fortune, Impeccably Rich, Luxury Touch

Free as Air, Good Fortune

Impeccably Rich, Luxury Touch

MAC Colored Zoom Lash Mascara

Though MAC’s Flighty Collection has stirred up buzz over the Big Bounce Shadows, there are also four shades of colored Zoom Lash Mascara. I have Green is Green ($14.00 for 0.28 oz.) to review for now (the rest to follow once I have them–probably not late this week or early next). This shade is described as “jade green,” and it’s a dark, cool-toned green with a little hint of teal. The actual tube is similarly colored.

Zoom Lash is supposed to “build density,” while the “ultra-sculpted brush has three-sided fibres to embrace and separate each lash.” My favorite MAC mascara is Plushlash, but I used to use Zoom Lash for quite a bit (because Plushlash didn’t exist). I like how it’s a really thick formula–thick as in it really coats each lash really well in the formula but without clumping. Zoom Lash, being a thicker consistency, will clump if you start going beyond two coats, though. (In my experience, you shouldn’t need more than two.) Zoom Lash separates and defines lashes while thickening them for me. I didn’t have any issues with the mascara flaking or smudging on me.

Green is Green is rather similar in color to Army of Amazons, which launched in Wonder Woman. The color of Green is Green seems a little richer in color, more depth. The Zoom Lash formula works better than Opulash for the color, though, because with colored mascara over black lashes (which mine are), I need the thickness of the Zoom Lash formula to really have a chance of my lashes looking green.

They look green from up close and afar, but the effect is still subtle from afar. Colored mascara will also stand out more with a lighter background–like neutral/light eyeshadows on the lid. You can also use a white-colored lash primer to enhance colored mascara. The color coverage here is good but not totally opaque over my black lashes.

The Glossover

	MAC Green is Green Zoom Lash Mascara Review, Photos, Swatches B+
	If you love colored mascara but already have Army of Amazons, I'd skip this one and perhaps consider one of the other three in this launch, because they are rather close in color.
	Product 8.5/10 Pigmentation 8.5/10 Texture 9/10 Longevity 10/10 Application 4/5
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MAC Green is Green Mascara

MAC Green is Green Mascara

MAC Green is Green Mascara

MAC Green is Green Mascara

MAC Green is Green Mascara

MAC Green is Green Mascara

MAC Green is Green Mascara

MAC Green is Green Mascara

MAC Flighty Collection – Preview Swatches

It’s really important to me to really test out products in full before reviewing them, which is why I will not be posting my reviews for the new Big Bounce Shadows until tomorrow or Sunday (depending on how today’s testing goes).  I’m trying to test them for a full twelve hours today, which is why I can’t get a review up immediately.

I do understand, of course, the desire to see things right away, so I have included a group shot of the five I received for review and swatches for them. The full review will have more photos. I’m still trying to get an official description of what these eyeshadows are supposed to do or how they are supposed to be used.

I will, as always, purchase the remaining products as soon as I am able to.  I apologize in advance that I do not have all of them to show you.

Initial Thoughts

• They really do work about a billion times better applied with a brush (the 242 specifically, which is launched with this collection).
• They remind me of motor oil in their pots (not a compliment!).
• They have a long dry down time.
• I wore one as a base underneath eyeshadow, and it lasted without creasing for 8 hours (I had planned to sleep in it, but I just couldn’t!).

Swatches…

Black Diamond

The Cool Elite

Count Your Assets

Reward Yourself

Spread the Wealth