MAC Enchanted Eyes/Mauve Eyeshadow Palette ($39.50 for 0.15 oz.) includes six eyeshadows with a mauve (more purple to me) theme. Three of the shades (Lightfully, Subtly Elegant, and Magic Moor) have been released in past palettes but are not part of the permanent range. This is a dud palette to me, and it’s pretty much a good example of why MAC’s holiday palettes are no longer highly anticipated. The holidays used to mean a good deal on great eyeshadows from MAC, but now it seems like rinse and repeat with so-so shades that do more to ruin the brand’s reputation than enhance it. Their lip and pigment sets are still (usually) worth checking out, at least.

Lightfully is described as a “white with pink reflects [with a Lustre finish].” It’s a pink-tinged white with larger white sparkle and a frosted finish. It was powdery and dry, which yielded semi-sheer color payoff. The color looked faded after seven hours of wear. Cle de Peau Purity (Right) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dior Devilish #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Petalette #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC She's Got Class (LE, $32.50) is more shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Geek Illusion (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC 2x Dare #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Radial Pink (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Open (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Pretty Jazzed is described as a “soft lavender mauve [with a Velvet finish].” It appeared as a pinky-lavender with a satin finish in the pan, but there was virtually no color payoff whatsoever when I tried to swatch it. Even scraping at it, I just couldn’t seem to get much of anything to stick/show up. Hopefully, you’ll understand that this was difficult to test since it barely adhered, so the best I could tell was maybe four hours of wear. I tried to pick dupes that represented what you see in the pan, not necessarily the swatch. MAC Fizzy Rose (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Digit (DC, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Swing Out is described as a “pinky violet [with a Satin finish].” It’s a light-medium lavender purple with cool undertones and a satin to pearl finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a lightly soft texture (a little firm) that wore well for seven and a half hours. Milani Bella Violet (14) (P, $4.49) is darker (90% similar). Lancome Rich History (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sugarpill Frostine (PiP, $13.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Digit (DC, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Eye Candy (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Daydream #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). Urban Decay Tainted (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

A Different Vibe is described as a “light beige-grey [with a Lustre finish].” It’s a sparkling, light-medium taupe brown with warm undertones and larger flecks of glitter. It had semi-opaque color coverage, which is better than some Lustres, though it has that chunkier consistency where the glitter typically separates from the base more. The color wore well for eight hours but had fall out issues. Tarte C'est La Vie (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sephora Morning Freshness (DC, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). Stila Rose Pewter (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Morning Frost (DC, $18.00) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop Debutante (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop I Heart This (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Nox (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Chemical Bond (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). Lancome Tenacity (PiP, $19.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Subtly Elegant is described as a “light grey lilac [with a Matte finish].” It’s a muted, dark taupe brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was dusty, thin, and semi-sheer while also suffering from issues blending out–it turned quite patchy. It lasted for seven hours. Sephora Cashmere Coat (DC, $10.00) is warmer (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Sweet as Candy #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). theBalm #25 (P, $6.50) is darker (95% similar). NARS Bali (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). NARS Shade II (2015) (LE, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar). Chanel Blurry Mauve #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Les Cendres #1 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Stone Taupe (LE, $23.00) is warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Priceless (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Power Player (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Taupe Berry (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). bareMinerals Head Over Heels (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever S556 Taupe Gray (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Tabac (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M558 Dark Taupe (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Assimilate (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Smoked Cocoa #2 (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever S556 Taupe Gray (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Sephora Coffee (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Lucy (464CM) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Magic Moor is described as a “rich blackened plum with pearlized pigment [with a Veluxe Pearl finish].” It’s a blackened purple with neutral-to-warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The texture was oddly dry and thin, particularly for a Veluxe Pearl! It came together as I pressed it against the skin, but it applied horribly with a fluffier brush (like the 239). It wore well for eight hours, so I guess that was the upside! LORAC Deep Purple (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Better Together (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). MAC 2x Dare #5 (LE, ) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Violet Steel (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tarte Lavender Bubble Bath (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Stolen Moment (P, $20.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Darkside (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Rockstar (DC, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Subra (P, $29.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Moth Brown (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Beautymarked (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Estee Lauder Cyber Lilac (LE, $24.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Blackheart (PiP, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Twilight Falls (LE, $21.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar). MAC Pepper (LE, $17.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Fyrinnae Alchemist's Curse (P, $6.80) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (80% similar). Chanel Poesie #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar). MAC Black Slip (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Rapture (LE, $19.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). MAC Dynamic Duo 3 #1 (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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MAC Enchanted Eyes/Mauve Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Enchanted Eyes/Mauve Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Enchanted Eyes/Mauve Eyeshadow Palette (blown out to make it marginally readable)

MAC Lightfully Eyeshadow

MAC Lightfully Eyeshadow

MAC Pretty Jazzed Eyeshadow

MAC Pretty Jazzed Eyeshadow

MAC Swing Out Eyeshadow

MAC Swing Out Eyeshadow

MAC A Different Vibe Eyeshadow

MAC A Different Vibe Eyeshadow

MAC Subtly Elegant Eyeshadow

MAC Subtly Elegant Eyeshadow

MAC Magic Moor Eyeshadow

MAC Magic Moor Eyeshadow