MAC’s Indulge Collection (online now, in-stores on August 22nd for North America locations) features eight eyeshadows. Beluga was the hardest to apply and use, as it was stiff and harder to blend around the edges, while Gilty Morsel has sparkle that doesn’t really bind with the base color, so there is fall out during application, and even though I’ve only been wearing the eyeshadows for around five hours (so far), there is noticeable (currently minor, though) fall out from it. I’ll update this post with actual wear times after I’ve finished wearing them later today, so the longevity ratings are based on my average experience with MAC’s eyeshadows (with wear in relation to finish, color, and quality). I’m four hours in, so far so good.

MAC Beluga Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “dark charcoal with multi-dimensional pearl [with a Veluxe finish].” It’s a cool-toned, dark brown with flecks of green sparkle. It had so-so color payoff, but the texture was noticeably dry and more difficult to blend out on the skin as it was stiff. Disney Cinders is warmer. MAC Mystery is lighter, more matte. MAC Black Magique is more matte. See comparison swatches.

Divine Decadence Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “soft bronze [with a Veluxe finish].” It’s a rich, copper-shimmered bronze with warm, red and copper undertones and a frosted finish. This was, by far, the very best of the collection: intensely pigmented with a creamy, buttery texture that felt like silk. MAC Copper Strip is less frosted. NARS Isolde #2 is slightly more copper-hued. MAC Antiqued is similar. See comparison swatches.

Gilty Morsel Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “glittery light gold [with a Lustre finish].” It’s a pale, light-medium gold with yellow undertones and flecks of pale gold sparkle. It performs a lot like most Lustre finishes, which means it has a slightly dry, gritty texture and sheerer color payoff so it looks more like a wash of color than anything else. Chanel Convoitise is a cream product. MAC Greenluxe #2 is more metallic. Disney Sand in the Glass is less sparkly. Giorgio Armani #18 is yellower. Chanel Pearl River #2 is less sparkly. Buxom Poodle is a cream. See comparison swatches.

Palace Pedigreed Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “dark plum [with a Satin finish].” It’s a deep plum with strong red undertones and a barley-there satin sheen. Though the texture was a little dry and thin, it still yielded a good amount of color. I didn’t have any trouble getting the color to show up, and it was buildable to fully opaque color coverage. The texture makes it slightly harder to blend, but it is much, much improved from the last time I tried it. Chanel Delicatesse #4 is warmer. MAC Double Feature #1 #2 is similar, purpler. MAC Plum Dressing is brighter. Guerlain Boulevard du Montparnasse is purpler. Le Metier de Beaute Fig is warmer, browner. Make Up For Ever #160 is very similar–slightly darker. See comparison swatches.

MAC Beluga Eyeshadow

MAC Beluga Eyeshadow

MAC Beluga Eyeshadow

MAC Beluga Eyeshadow

MAC Beluga Eyeshadow

MAC Beluga Eyeshadow

MAC Divine Decadence Eyeshadow

MAC Divine Decadence Eyeshadow

MAC Divine Decadence Eyeshadow

MAC Divine Decadence Eyeshadow

MAC Divine Decadence Eyeshadow

MAC Divine Decadence Eyeshadow

MAC Gilty Morsel Eyeshadow

MAC Gilty Morsel Eyeshadow

MAC Gilty Morsel Eyeshadow

MAC Gilty Morsel Eyeshadow

MAC Gilty Morsel Eyeshadow

MAC Gilty Morsel Eyeshadow

MAC Palace Pedigreed Eyeshadow

MAC Palace Pedigreed Eyeshadow

MAC Palace Pedigreed Eyeshadow

MAC Palace Pedigreed Eyeshadow

MAC Palace Pedigreed Eyeshadow

MAC Palace Pedigreed Eyeshadow

Divine Decadence (inner lid), Gilty Morsel (middle of lid), Palace Pedigreed (outer lid), Beluga (crease), Gilt Gourmet (liner)