MAC’s Indulge Collection (online now, in-stores on August 22nd for North America locations) features eight eyeshadows. On the whole, these four performed better than many past recent releases, even if they aren’t perfect, they were all fairly easy to work with. The “worst” one of these four was Sex & the Oyster as the texture was noticeably dry, while Three Ring Yellow was buttery and incredibly pigmented. 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 Deep Cravings Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.04 oz.) is described as a “dark shimmery grey [with a Veluxe Pearl finish].” It’s a dark, charcoal gray with a pearly sheen–it has a very light dusting of pink and copper micro-shimmer. It had good color payoff, and it applied smoothly. The texture was good, but it did feel slightly dry–not as buttery or as soft as other VPs (which is something I’ve noticed in general with recent VP releases). LORAC Slate is lighter, bluer. Disney Flotsam is lighter, also bluer. Urban Decay Ace is very similar. MAC For Effect is similar but a cream. Bobbi Brown Gunmetal is similar. See comparison swatches.

Eat, Love Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “deep emerald [with a Satin finish].” It’s a deep, blackened green with faint emerald green sparkles–it is more like a green-tinted black with brownish undertones. On the lid, it tends to look more like a matte finish, as the satin is very subtle. It had good color payoff, and the texture was only slightly dry. Fyrinnae Jaguar is bluer. Urban Decay Loaded is also bluer. MAC Dark Indulgence is greener. OCC Poison is lighter. Make Up For Ever #80 is lighter, greener. Bobbi Brown Forest is lighter, cream. See comparison swatches.

Sex & the Oyster Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.04 oz.) is described as a “mid-tone greyed blue green [with a Veluxe Pearl finish].” It’s a smoky, bluish-green-tinted light gray. It looks bluer in the pot, but applied, it seemed to take on a grayer coloring overall. It had good pigmentation, and the texture was somewhat dry and almost crumbly but not quite. Disney Destined is lighter, warmer. Urban Decay Hijack is darker (this was the first shade that came to mind, actually!). MAC Emerald Dusk is darker, bluer. MAC Water is greener. See comparison swatches.

Three Ring Yellow Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.04 oz.) is described as a “bright sulfur green yellow [with a Veluxe Pearl finish].” It’s a green-tinged, medium yellow with a frosted finish. The color payoff was excellent, and the texture was soft, smooth, and easy to work with. This is a repromote, and it was also one of the best-performing shades of the collection. Fyrinnae Banan Mochi is warmer. NARS Rated R #1 is greener. MAC Double Feature #2 #1 is more shimmery. MAC Colour Added is similar. MAC Brilliantly Lit is a cream product. See comparison swatches.

MAC Deep Cravings Eyeshadow

MAC Deep Cravings Eyeshadow

MAC Deep Cravings Eyeshadow

MAC Deep Cravings Eyeshadow

MAC Deep Cravings Eyeshadow

MAC Deep Cravings Eyeshadow

MAC Eat, Love Eyeshadow

MAC Eat, Love Eyeshadow

MAC Eat, Love Eyeshadow

MAC Eat, Love Eyeshadow

MAC Eat, Love Eyeshadow

MAC Eat, Love Eyeshadow

MAC Sex & the Oyster Eyeshadow

MAC Sex & the Oyster Eyeshadow

MAC Sex & the Oyster Eyeshadow

MAC Sex & the Oyster Eyeshadow

MAC Sex & the Oyster Eyeshadow

MAC Sex & the Oyster Eyeshadow

MAC Three Ring Yellow Eyeshadow

MAC Three Ring Yellow Eyeshadow

MAC Three Ring Yellow Eyeshadow

MAC Three Ring Yellow Eyeshadow

MAC Three Ring Yellow Eyeshadow

MAC Three Ring Yellow Eyeshadow

Three Ring Yellow (inner lid), Sex & the Oyster (middle of lid), Eat, Love (outer lid), Deep Cravings (crease), Deliciously Rich (liner)

Three Ring Yellow (inner lid), Sex & the Oyster (middle of lid), Eat, Love (outer lid), Deep Cravings (crease), Deliciously Rich (liner)