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Look:  MAC Venomous Villains – Maleficent

I used all of the mineralize eyeshadows wet, and these photos were taken at least a half hour after applying (do you know how terrible I am at applying lashes?!), so the color stayed quite vibrant well after they dried.  I went for a greasepaint stick as a base, as I felt like it might be a little tacky and keep fall out to a minimum (true!).  Half lashes look so wonky so close-up – because you can see clearly where the lash ends and the natural lash begins, but at a normal viewing distance, I think they worked really well.  More drama but not the heaviness of a full lash!

And yeah, I paired bold eyes with bold lips.  Don’t you think that’s what Maleficent would have done?

You will need the following…

For eyes, start by applying French Quarter greasepaint stick as your eyeshadow base all over the eye area with the 249.  Spritz the 239 brush with a little water, and then pick up the emerald green side of She Who Dares and apply to the inner third of the lid.  Repeat but apply the blackened purple side of My Dark Magic to the outer two-thirds of the lid.  With the 272, lightly spritz with water, and then apply the violet-blue side of My Dark Magic into the crease, gently blending upwards.  Blend Trench eyeshadow with the crease shade and highlight the brow bone.  Line the upper lash line with Nocturnal liquid liner and lower lash line with Graffiti liner.  Apply Hello Kitty Lashes on the outer half of each eye.  Finish by sweeping Inimitable Intense mascara on lashes.

For cheeks, apply Briar Rose Beauty powder on the apples of the cheeks and sweep upwards towards the temple with the 116.

For lips, apply Violetta lipstick first, and then layer Revenge is Sweet lipglass for a complementing lip.

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Ashley Avatar
Ashley

This is awesome! I love the bold eye and lip together, so boo to the naysayers. I like that the shadows even though they’re black based are truly different looking from each other unlike the UD palette you just reviewed. I’m really surprised that your eyes aren’t red from the liner on your top lid though, or did you apply that last? I’m not really sure how to put on false eyelashes or the order so I’m not sure, haha. That lip combo is jaw-dropping, I wish I had the courage to wear a purple lip because if I did that would be the one! But in any case, this is a gorgeous look, and very Maleficent worthy.

Christine Avatar
Christine
Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Christine Full Profile

Thanks, Ashley!

I actually used some redness relieving eye drops to help minimize the redness for photos, but my eyes were bloodshot all night yesterday. (I took the look off shortly after I did — I knew that readers would want to see it with liner, but I know I can’t wear the liner all day!)

You can apply eyeliner before or after lashes, but you’ll likely have to apply a bit after, too, to help disguise the lash band! I applied as my lash step (before mascara), because I wasn’t sure if I was going to do lashes initially.

Ashley Avatar
Ashley

I always find it such a shame that when you do looks with eyeliner on the top lid that you can’t wear them out due to it irritating your eyes. 🙁 That must be such a pain! But you look gorgeous with and without, so that’s okay!

If you’re looking for red relieving eye drops though, I have some for my allergy ridden self that are by Bausch and Laumb called Allergy eye drops or something like that. Even if your eyes are super red and irritated by anything, the drops take it out really fast! They have become a staple in my medicine cabinet for sure!

Jayna Avatar
Jayna

wow, pretty, the look makes me think of a night in French Quarter in New Orleans! Sparkly, Exciting, a little mystery thrown in, great jazz music and FUN!

Ada Avatar
Ada

I love the look (eyes, lips, everything), but I don’t think Maleficient would have such a friendly smile. She’d do more of a scary or smug smile don’t you think? 😉

Jody Avatar
Jody

This isn’t fair!

I have Young Punk, have sworn I will not get She Who Dares…
but…

Dang it! You have such pretty eyes to show these. Not Fair I tell you!!!

I’m going batty. To get Briar Rose, or Oh So Fair? When I already have Summer Rose..
And I’m getting Violetta… should I get Revenge is Sweet?

ahhhhhhhh!!!

I love your look Christine! Thank you for showing how these look together.

LuvJ Avatar
LuvJ

Well, to sum it up in one word… WOW. Not a fun of mineralize shadows but I might make exceptions for these ones. So sultry — there’s definitely maleficence and mischief to it 😉 By the way, I spot perfectly placed lashes! Gorgeous Christine!

Kathryn Avatar
Kathryn

I LOVE the combo of Violetta with Revenge is sweet, now I wish I had asked for those for Christmas! But I think I will get more use out of Hot House that I asked for anyways…

Kathryn Avatar
Kathryn

Hopefully my Mom will be able to snag Hot House for me, and I will keep Violetta in mind for the future. How can we pick up a Pro product if we are not make up artists?

Marcela Avatar
Marcela

Love, love, love it! And Maleficent would TOTALLY rock this look =)

I’m not a lipstick person, but I felt bold yesterday and bought Violetta and Revenge is Sweet to layer on top. Can’t wait to use this gorgeous combo!

LorraineER Avatar
LorraineER

That is gorgeous!! Dark eye colors and bright lip shades flatter your complexion immensely. Hmm…I didn’t think I wanted the mineralize shadows and I didn’t even bother to swatch them last night but now I think I may have to check them out because this looks so pretty!

Christine Avatar
Christine
Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Christine Full Profile

Thank you, Kasiaj! There is a little, but very little. Given that it’s such a dark/black shadow, it was surprising!

I wouldn’t say these have the same texture as In the Groove mineralize shadows, but I do like these more than previous releases.

Abril Avatar
Abril

OMG Christine! Your eyes looks so beautiful with false lashes! I think the only thing I’m getting from VV are the Mineralize Eyeshadows! I’m not into the cartoon packaging! Haha! Oh and maybe the liquid powder, it seems very unique…

Abril Avatar
Abril

Yes they’re are so pretty! By the way… Random question… Are you planning on reviewing products from Kiehl’s? I’m so into that brand but only have a few things… Would be nice to know what you think of their products! I’m so in love with that brand! Haha!

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The Beauty Queen from Mars

OMG Christine, you look traffic-stopping gorgeous! If Maleficent had worn this look, then Sleeping Beauty would still be asleep since the Prince would have hooked up Maleficent instead 😀

cc Avatar
cc

You made Briar Rose look so good, even on warm skin tones! I was on the fence with it just because of that. Wow, you’ve convinced me I need this too, LOL. Thanks so much!

maryelle Avatar
maryelle

LOVE IT! i’m getting a mardi gras-vibe going on with this look from the green and purple. haha i must have these eyeshadow duos! my city didn’t have an unveiling event so i must wait until the 30th….

Mary Avatar
Mary

Love the look. Love the colors, Are the mineralised shadows worth buying? Cause I am not a huge fan of mineralised shadows, they are not as good as the normal ones.

Dawn Avatar
Dawn

Wow, I like what you’ve done with this.

The eyes are gorgeous, and Violetta is so much more wearable with Revenge Is Sweet on top – think Violetta might make its way onto my ‘wants’ list

angie rafaela Avatar
angie rafaela

wow this is by far one of my favorite looks on you. (and I’ve been a temptalia junkie since you launched!) you can pull off a pink lip like nobody’s business (even st. germain(?) looks great on you) I LOVEEEE THIS. your hair looks really pretty too. did you find the mineralized eyeshadows had a lot of fallout? I’ve never worked with them, they scare me lol.

Lacey J. Avatar
Lacey J.

Awe crap I told myself I was only going to buy Violetta from this collection. I am now considering buying My Dark Magic Mineralize Eyeshadow. I normally hate hate hate mineralize eyeshadow but I am willing to make an exception for this one item haha… especially since I missed out on young punk. Do you think My Dark Magic is just as good as young punk?

Trisha Avatar
Trisha

Wow! That’s pretty hard core! I like how shimmery and sparkly the shadows are, and I think you definitely chose the right liners. It all goes so well together. Maleficient indeed.

Ani_BEE Avatar
Ani_BEE

Imagine replacing Nocturnal Superslick Liquid Eyeliner with silver glitter in a more defined cat/winged line and this is what my firend did last Halloween with similar shadow shades. ^_^

It a great look and white/silver acts as a foil to the deep black based colours to keep it fresh instead too Goth/Vampy.

Dusty Avatar
Dusty

i agree. i wouldn’t mind seeing a lash collection from them actually. their lashes are pretty good. and they have a ton to choose from, but i’d love to see some more work with feathers and other more costumy lashes. that would be a fun collection to compliment a fall/halloween collection! 🙂

Dusty Avatar
Dusty

I recall the last two years I think you’re right… But I don’t remember any REALLY dramatic ones! I think the end of September/Mid-October would be the best time to do it and roll out some REALLY wild lashes!

Sass Avatar
Sass

I’m going to Disney World for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this year (on the 31st woot) and I’m going to wear this look. I really like this look a lot. I’ll practice and give it a go. Thanks!

Dini Avatar
Dini

Love this look. You look so pretty! This is a great way to wear Violetta. I will have to try this out. And I don’t usually like MAC mineralize products, but I love these shadows. I may have to convert…

Tiffany Avatar
Tiffany

I would so rock this look for going out at night! I’m crazy about this collection, let’s just hope I can get the items I want! Maleficent is my fave villain, Sleeping Beauty is a classic! Thanks for posting this look!

Valerie Brower Avatar
Valerie Brower

This combo looks awesome!!! I think I’ll go back to pre order the Violetta and Revenge is Sweet. The mineralize eyeshadow duo was the first I pre ordered then I kept going back for more lol. Your absolutely gorgeous and I can’t wait to try this look out. Did u do a video tutorial on this?

LadyDarling Avatar
LadyDarling

You look hot, stunning, gorgeous, etc!!!! This would be a great clubbing look. Plus your hair looks so beautiful i love how you’ve styled it. FLAWLESS

Cleo Avatar
Cleo

you look absolutely STUNNING in these pictures, I love it!

Did you notice the difference in Violetta in this collection vs. Violetta permanent? I noticed a slight difference when I swatched it from this collection at the store, and the MAC girl that was helping me did too — so we swatched them side by side and they are different! The Violetta in this collection is much pinker and glossier! I actually think it’s prettier! I’d love to hear your opinion!

Jennifer Avatar
Jennifer

WOW WOW! DAMN MAC lol

I wasn’t going to get either of these as I know I won’t use them enough (and I already have colored shadows going to waste in my collection), but these are gorgeous.

Christine I like how you mixed them… I know the purple one would look best for my green eyes, but I love the blue/green one! I have NC20 skintone and medium brown hair and dark brows…What to do what to do… I have less blue and green shadow than purple, so maybe that would be best?

On the bright side SO EXCITED! I FINALLY was able to PURCHASE Urban Decay’s NAKED PALETTE through Urbandecay.com wait list. It has been shipped today…I know it is just eyeshadow, but I feel like doing a happy dance!

Mariah Avatar
Mariah

GORGEOUS!!! Something about the shape of the eyeshadow looks different than your usual layout, but maybe it’s the lashes. In any case, it makes it AWESOME!

And the lips, I dunno, I don’t think their too much! They’re bold, but they’re bright! If you took the pic into Photoshop and took out the color, it would look as if you didn’t do a bold lip, you know what I mean? Because the contrast isn’t too much! I love it!

Michelle Thao Avatar
Michelle Thao

love it! had to give up the lipglass but plan to order it since the mac store isn’t doing it but mac counter @ nordstorm is taking pre-sale orders!

Kathy Avatar
Kathy

Gee, thanks a lot! I’m now lemming the mineralized eyeshadow duos in this collection. lol!

Anyway, this is a beautiful look on you! I especially love the use of the Nocturnal and Graffiti eyeliners!

Jelyn Evans Avatar
Jelyn Evans

Wow! I’m definitely looking forward to this collection! ..
Maleficent’s section is my /favorite/ of this whole entire collection ^^
This is such a spectacular look that truly fits the character 🙂

This is the first comment I’ve ever posted on your site Christine, but I really have to say Thank you for all the future swatches of these Mac collections ^^ – They help me to decipher what to pick and choose that would really suit me 🙂

Thank you for your wonderful work! ^^

civa Avatar
civa

yay!~ thanks for doing this look Christine, cause I LOVE that green! Can’t wait to get She Who Dares.<3
I'm starting to worry that I can't find a green this dark if I ever finish that part of the shadow one day…lol

Kristen Avatar
Kristen

Wow, this look is phenomenal. I love the bold lip paired with a bold eye. You did an amazing job balancing two bold looks in one! I had doubt about the violetta lipstick before, but paired with this gloss, I no longer do.

Annie Avatar
Annie

Ahh! This is one of my favorite looks so far this year. You always have magnificent makeup, but I love, love, love this! I think I’m going to buy all of the eye products to recreate it! (I’d do the lips too, but bold lips just do NOT work on me. Haha.)

kali Avatar
kali

Christine, I absolutely love this look. Your eyes look amazing -I love everything about it! And I love the bright lip -I can’t believe how amazing that combo is. Grrrr you made me want both Violetta and Sweet Revenge now. =O I told myself I wouldn’t get anymore from the collection since I want to do some major brush hauling this week.

Umm.. I’m sort of inbetween the 222 and 224 for blending -which would you recommend? I have small to medium eyes. And would you recommend something other than the 168 (is there anything better?) for contouring? Thanks!

kali Avatar
kali

Ah! Actually, what’s the best between 217, 222, and 224? I have small-medium eyes with a crease in both ..my crease is deeper in one eye. Thanks! Sorry for bombarding you with questions.

Cayla Avatar
Cayla

This SOOOO looks like something Maleficent would wear, especially for a night out w/ her minions lol
Looks amazing, love! You wear a variety of colors very nicely =)

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Beto Kylie

Whoa!!! I like this much more than I expected!!! And I love Maleficent and all of Sleeping Beauty for that matter, too!! That silver eyeliner really makes the eyes pop!!! It looks so great with the mineralize shadows!
It’s a wonderful look!!!

By the way, Christine, how similar is Show Orchid to Violetta? I’ve had an eye for Violetta for a long time, but now that I see it, I wonder if I should skip it if I have Show Orchid.

Tina Avatar
Tina

LOVE everything about this look Christine! The UD green liner is the icing on the cake, it goes together so well with the Maleficent eyeshadows 🙂

Btw, out of curiosity, how long/how many minutes did it take for you to complete this look?

chrissie Avatar
chrissie

this looks STUNNING on you christine! the MES just moved from my maybe list to my must-have list lol. Do you think French Quarter greasepaint is worth getting if I already own dirty? I’m pretty fair with warm undertones.

Prerna Avatar
Prerna

I know I sound crazy because every look you make I call my favorite, but I stand by my point.
THIS IS TOTALLY MY FAVORITE.
OMG CHRISTINE. Just tell me why you’re so amazing.
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Ellie Avatar
Ellie

oh my gosh i LOVE this look on you! I’ve been thinking about getting Violetta and Revenge is Sweet–do you think that together, they create a color a little similar to MAC’s lipliner in Magenta (which I have)?

I’m on the fence about getting them, since I’m not sure how unique they are, and I already want Strange Potion and Toxic Tale…

ellie Avatar
ellie

You look gorgeous Christine. The lipstick combo is very nice. I wonder if should get violetta and revenge is sweet because i have show orchid already and electric fuschia lipglass. Could they be dupes?

ellie Avatar
ellie

Thanks a lot Christine. I really really love this pink combo on you. I thought violetta is similar to show orchid. Anyway, if you were to choose which one would you get?

Bianca Avatar
Bianca

Hi Christine, I would liek to start off by saying that you are my holy grail when it comes to beauty and swatches. Secondly I love make-up, but I tend to have a problem when it comes to seeing what would look nice on my skin. I am a NC40-NC45 when tanned. I stick to the safe colors that suit me such a peaches and corals, but I really am looking for this upcoming collection from MAC Venemous Villains. I am deeply in love with all the rich fall colors from reds, to purples, but I am not quit sure which lipstick and lipglosses would suite me. If you can reply and kinda give me a list of what your professional thought or recomendations would be I would be so much in debt and devoted blog reader as to which I already am. Oh yeah thier is no MAC what so ever or any Sephora near me. So pretty much my purchasing always is by internet.

Thank you very much.

Kristel Avatar
Kristel

This is one of those jaw-dropping looks! You look HAWT.

Is there a lipstick that looks like that lip combo? And would briar rose work on my nc42 skintone? Thanks Christine!!

Daria Avatar
Daria

gorgeous, great job! Just wondering what you use to wet the eyeshadows? Also, Does it ruin the mineralize shadow if you apply with a wet brush or do you spritz the brush after scraping the shadow?

Thanks in advance!

alyssa Avatar
alyssa

I don’t really have experience using the mineralize eyeshadows wet. Will spritzing the brush then picking up shadow seal/mess up the shadow?

Jennifer Avatar
Jennifer

So I was reading how you did this awesome look and it says that you use the 272 brush is that from mac? I went to there web-site and they don’t have a 272 brush? Could I be looking in the worng place?

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Brittz

I bought the shadow and recreated the look with very intense lashes and a more neutral lip – it looked AMAZING and everyone commented! Thanks for the inspiration! =)

Debbie Avatar
Debbie

Words cannot describe how beautiful this look is! I am in love with it and have to find the colors or something like them asap!!!!!! Thank you for all the wonderful looks!!

Sara Avatar
Sara

Hi Christine! First of all, I just want to compliment you on your website. It is probably one of the best if not the best beauty sites out there. I especially love your review style-very in depth and daily updates. It also helps that we have almost the exact same eyes (yours are a bit longer from corner to corner though-very pretty). My eyelids nearly disappear as well depending on the angle of my face. I can’t believe how hard it is out there to find pretty eye makeup looks that suit smaller brown eyes. I have replicated some of yours, and they turned out great. I’m just an average gal when it comes to makeup. Thanks for all of your tips. Keep up the good work!

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Shayne A

Christine, this look….I can’t even put into words how amazingly beautiful I think this look is. Gorgeously colored & applied. Expertly blended. OH, I just love it. Beautiful, sweetie. I bow in the presence of greatness :-}

Kezia Avatar
Kezia

I was first sucked in by the awesome eyemakeup look but then the lipstick/lipgloss combo WOW it’s absolutely stunning looking! I want Violetta bad now!!

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