MAC Flamingo Park Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Flamingo Park Eyeshadow Palette
MAC Flamingo Park Eyeshadow Palette ($40.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a mix of springtime pastels and bold brights. It’s not perfect, but it still surprised me, as they went on fairly well with decent or better pigmentation and blended out without major issues. In general, I find MAC eyeshadows perform a little better applied to the eye than initially swatched. It’s probably one of the more interesting palettes/quads MAC has put out in awhile, as they’ve done quite a few neutral-like ones in recent memory. I think the majority of the issues I experienced with the shades (detailed below) will be solved by using primer. I wish Sushi Flower and Elegant Friend had been swapped out for better performing shades, as those are the two big duds in the palette (Naturally Fabulous builds really well, so it’s workable for most application styles).
Flounce is described as a “chalky white pink [with a Matte finish].” It’s a light, pastel pink with cool, blue undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff with a soft, smooth consistency that was a little thin but not dusty to work with. This shade stayed on well for seven and a half hours. LORAC Light Pink (PiP, $19.00) is brighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Plum (Highlight) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Velvet Lavender (LE, $14.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Celeb (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Bonfire (LE, $19.00) is brighter (95% similar). Tarte Caregiver (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Wrapped Up (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Pink Outside the Box (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Jelly Donut (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Truth (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Sephora Ballet (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Baby Cakes (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Kitten (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #1 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Candy Cane (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Aaah (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Studio (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Dior House of Pinks #2 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Lancome My French #1 (LE, ) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Strawberry Bon Bon (PiP, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Glamour Light is described as a “soft lemon yellow [with a Satin finish].” It’s a soft, creamy yellow with a satin sheen. It had fantastic pigmentation with a lightly dense, buttery texture that went on smoothly and evenly with little effort. On me, the color wore for eight hours before fading slightly. Tarte Rock On (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Greenluxe #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Night Star (P, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Undressed (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Hourglass Monochrome #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Lo-Fi (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Social Butterfly #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Brownluxe #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Buxom Mix & Mingle (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Geek Mirage (DC, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Moulder (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop One & Done (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Dream On (LE, $16.00) is brighter (95% similar). Sephora Whitewashed (DC, $10.00) is darker (95% similar). Lancome Queen's Lace (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Good Girl (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cocoa Mirage #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Inglot J335 Pearl (LE, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). Smashbox Preview (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Floridazzle is described as a “soft lime green [with a Satin finish].” It’s a softened, light-medium green with warm, yellow undertones and a satin finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture that wasn’t too powdery or too firm. The color stayed on well for eight hours. Aveda Lemongrass (LE, $14.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dior Peacock (434) Eyeshadow #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Dior Peacock (434) Eyeshadow #5 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Vinyl (LE, ) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Dior Rose Garden #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Acid Rain (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Linden Green (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Make Up For Ever I330 Linden Green (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Viseart Sage (PiP, ) is more shimmery (85% similar). Too Faced Lucky Clover (LE, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). IT Cosmetics Tranquility (P, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Checkmate (DC, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Lancome Fresh Garden (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (80% similar). Anastasia Fresh Green (P, $12.00) is darker (80% similar). MAC Juxt (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Flock & Roll is described as a “light pastel pink [with a Matte finish].” It’s a light-medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a soft, lightly powdery consistency that blended out well but didn’t look powdery on the skin. The color wore well for seven and a half hours before fading noticeably. MAC Sugar Snack (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Sleepova (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Melt Cosmetics Pink Leather (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Bubblegum (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Buxom Feather Boa (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Giddy (P, ) is lighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Lotus (185CM) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Of Quartz (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #3 (PiP, ) is brighter (90% similar). MAC Daddystarrr (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Huda Beauty Filthy (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #12 (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar). Too Faced Young and Free (LE, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). Give Me Glow Kitty (P, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Sugar Daddy (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #4 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Coloured Raine Pink Grapefruit (LE, $6.99) is warmer (85% similar). Viseart Petale (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Candy Land (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop BB Girl (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Sushi Flower is described as a “pinky coral with pink shimmer [with a Satin finish].” It’s a muted, medium pink with warm undertones and a very subtle sheen. It was powdery and prone to sheering out as a result. The color payoff was semi-sheer at best, and without a white or tacky base, it didn’t get better with building or layering. On me, it wore for seven and a half hours before fading. Sephora Lily (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Fotos Y Recuerdos (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Love (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Just Peachy (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Sephora Tea Rose (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Juju (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sydney Grace Embrace (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Huda Beauty Rose #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Stila Carefree (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Made U Blush (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Pretty Dainty (LE, $23.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Concierge (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Quadrille #3 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Cle de Peau Calm (Left) (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Insolent Rose #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Makeup Geek Cupcake (DC, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Monte Carlo (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Snow Globe (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever I808 English Pink (DC, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar). Sydney Grace Faithful (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Bird’s Eye View is described as a “hot magenta [with a Satin finish].” It’s an intense, bright fuchsia pink with cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. The pigmentation was incredibly rich and opaque, while the texture was smooth, silky, and blendable. It felt more like a Matte2 finish than a satin or matte finish. The color wore for eight and a half hours with minimal fading. ColourPop Seas the Day (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). Coloured Raine Daydream (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar). Makeup Geek Unleashed (P, $9.00) is cooler (95% similar). Huda Beauty Ruby #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Dior Bow (887) (P, $29.00) is more muted (95% similar). Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #15 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Fair Play (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Domination (P, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Fuchsia Fury (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Sephora Eliza D (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). KVD Beauty Swoon (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Dream Weaver (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Bijou (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Doll Face (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Available in Petite (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Gumdrop (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop For Shore (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop All Night (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Mu Mu Bloom (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Makeup Geek Simply Marlena (DC, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Elegant Friend is described as a “dirty lavender [with a Veluxe Pearl finish].” It’s a muted, medium-dark, silvery lavender with a frosted finish. The texture was slightly dry and dusty, so it would benefit greatly from a primer, as it doesn’t stick as well to bare skin on its own. It was blendable but only because it sheered out. The color wore well for seven and a half hours. MAC Time to Tango (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Nashville (PiP, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Oiseaux de Nuit #2 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Rebel (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Inglot #420 (P, $7.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Lilac Dream #4 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Great Beyond #4 (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Pastelluxe #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 11 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Bluff (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Harlot (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar). Laura Mercier Pearl Fantasy (LE, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar). Giorgio Armani Rose Platinum (16) (LE, $39.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Lancome Zip Me Up (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Anastasia Dimension (LE, $12.00) is darker (80% similar). MAC Pearled Earth (PiP, $17.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Naturally Fabulous is described as a “warm mid-tone brown [with a Matte finish].” It’s a slightly muted, medium-dark brown with warm, reddish tones and a matte finish. The texture was soft but powdery, so the eyeshadow blended out well on the skin but required building in order to achieve true-to-pan color. It started to fade after eight hours of wear. MAC Ground Brown (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Corduroy (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Yule Be Surprised (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Natasha Denona Earth (102CM) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Laura Mercier Hot Chocolate (LE, $23.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Teddy Bare (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Knock Out (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Almond Mocha (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). Laura Mercier Rich Cocoa (PiP, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). Smashbox Angles (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Malted (PiP, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Bark (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Chocolate (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Coloured Raine Chocolate (DC, $6.99) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Style (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). MAC Choco Cake (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop In Bold (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Smashbox Java (P, ) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Violeta (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Weirdly Wonderful is described as a “royal blue with light blue pearl [with a Veluxe finish].” It’s a bold, bright, medium-dark blue with fine, blue sparkle. The texture is really dense, almost like a very packed-in cream product, and it had good pigmentation but the texture made blending harder. The edges always looked a little dry and jagged unless paired with something softer and more powdery to help blend it out. It stained the lid as well, just as a heads up. On me, it lasted for eight hours before creasing slightly. NYX Kiss in Casablanca (P, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty Nile (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Sephora Diving in Australia (DC, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Sephora Dina (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Nebula (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Spring-Summer '17 (LE, $39.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Blue Quartz (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC In the Shadows (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Tiger Lily (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Switch to Blue (LE, $22.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Tarte Dark Seas (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Baltimore (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Kimono (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Coloured Raine Blue Magic (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Luckfully (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME216 Electric Blue (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Radium (DC, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Two Piece (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Terra Moons Into the Ocean (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay 5.0 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Flamingo Park
LELimited Edition. $32.00.
Flounce
PiPPermanent in Palette. $17.00.
Glamour Light
LELimited Edition. $17.00.
Floridazzle
LELimited Edition. $17.00.
Flock & Roll
LELimited Edition. $17.00.
Sushi Flower
PPermanent. $17.00.
Bird's Eye View
LELimited Edition. $17.00.
Elegant Friend
LELimited Edition. $17.00.
Naturally Fabulous
LELimited Edition. $17.00.
Weirdly Wonderful
LELimited Edition. $17.00.
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MAC Flamingo Park Eyeshadow Palette
MAC Flamingo Park Eyeshadow Palette
MAC Flamingo Park Eyeshadow Palette
MAC Flounce Eyeshadow
MAC Flounce Eyeshadow
MAC Glamour Light Eyeshadow
MAC Glamour Light Eyeshadow
MAC Floridazzle Eyeshadow
MAC Floridazzle Eyeshadow
MAC Flock & Roll Eyeshadow
MAC Flock & Roll Eyeshadow
MAC Sushi Flower Eyeshadow
MAC Sushi Flower Eyeshadow
MAC Bird’s Eye View Eyeshadow
MAC Bird’s Eye View Eyeshadow
MAC Elegant Friend Eyeshadow
MAC Elegant Friend Eyeshadow
MAC Naturally Fabulous Eyeshadow
MAC Naturally Fabulous Eyeshadow
MAC Weirdly Wonderful Eyeshadow
MAC Weirdly Wonderful Eyeshadow
MAC Flamingo Park Eyeshadow Palette
MAC Flamingo Park Eyeshadow Palette
past tense: was interested in this palette.
Aww!
More Gwen than the Gwen palette! This is a great set of colors.
It is a fun and spring-like palette!
This is exactly what I thought! This was what I expected the Gwen palette to be like.
Gorgeous colours, I might check it out in-store! I always wear primer and am partial to a rosy eye. I definitely don’t have any dupes of these colours except maybe Naturally Fabulous.
Ooh, this might work for you then!! Lots of pink.
Sushi Flower is not limited edition 😉
Sorry, I’m an idiot and accidentally wrote LE when I imported the palette into the database.
That eye look is AMAZING! I would never, ever think to put blue on the inner corner but it looks incredible!
May I ask what lens you use to shoot your eye looks? The quality is perfection.
Nikon 60mm macro lens
I always wear some kind of eyeshadow primer so I’m definitely getting this palette!Christine I really love the eye look you created I’m going to try a similar version on myself?
Thank you, Nika!
Wow, what a stunning eye look, very theatrical! Well, these pastels certainly look better than the ones in the Sephora Panetone palette. I think primer or cream base would give them a nice boost. It’s a shame Sushi Flower and the matte brown don’t look so great.
Thanks a lot, Katherine 🙂
Great set of colors, but not really something I’d wear very often, so I’ll pass. Love the look tho!
Thanks, Jennifae!
Do you think the three middle pink shades would work well as blushes? If so, I think this could be really handy.
These are dime-sized, so it will be tough to use them as blushes 🙁
You made a stunning eye look.
Thanks, Staci!
Well, this looks fun after a long long time of mostly natural and smoky palettes! 🙂
RIGHT?!
I pre-saled this this morning! I’m finally getting better at swatch judging I think. I like it. I think it’s so perfect for spring. I wear primer. So, I’m happy enough with the grade. Now, if it would just get warm!
Yayy!
Your eyelook is killer!!! I love it so much, it’s making me want this palette! (I didn’t want it previously!) it’s so fun!!! It should be the promo pic for the palette!!!
Thanks so much, Bonnie!
Your eye look just made me SQUEEEE!!!! ? (outside at a bus stop!)
I actually used to wear looks like this way back in the 80’s, and would get loads of compliments from fellow punk types, and weird stares from old ladies! I didn’t do “conventional” at all !?
I think I may able to do something like this using UD Spectrum with MAC Lucky Green and something yellow?
Aw, thanks a lot, Nancy!
Your eye look is beautiful! It really cheered me up today.
Aww! <3 Thank you, Aline!
Elegant Friend was the only shade I was feeling here so I’m not too sad about skipping this.
Happy to hear it!
One thing from this collection that I don’t have to buy! ?
Phew!
That eyelook…*Swoon!*
I’m undecided. I actually am really liking this, despite a few shades needing primer. I don’t mind Sushi Flower being a little sheer, as it is so similar to Bird’s Eye View. Sushi Flower would be a wash of color. I think I have dupes for all the colors, though…
They are fun together, I think. For once, a situation where the dime-size eyeshadows seems to make sense.
Nice palette, I agree with Ray that I prefer this to the Gwen Stefani eye palette! I love the eye look you did, a great representation of the palette ?.
Thank you, Claire!
If it had been more satiny and less matte, I would have been on my way to the nearest MAC counter now, and it’s the middle of the night. As it is, it’s an easy pass. Pity as I really like the colours. but I need shinier shadows. Lovely contadiction, shiny shadows 🙂
Money saved at least!
Not interested in this palette, but just had to say.. That is a fantastic eye look you created! Very striking AND pretty!
Aw, thanks, Logan!
It seems like a decent pallette, all things considered. Weirdly Wonderful and Floridazzle are my favorites here, both in color and name.
It is, especially for some of those brights.
This looks like a random collection of colours that doesn’t seem to have any overall cohesion: a bit of pink & red, blue, acid green etc.
However, if you are after a palette that has lots of different colours in a small collection then this could be the go. Lovely eye look Christine.
Thank you!
I got into makeup somewhat past MAC’S prime. Nothing they’ve put out has seriously tempted me. But this looks amazing! I love pinks, I love Navy blue. This palette looks gorgeous.
It’s a fun palette!
YES. I thought the swatches look promising and YES! This will probably set me back about $80 minimum in Australia, but I don’t care, I’m getting it. My heart is singing for those colours!
Yayyyy!
YOUR EYE MAKEUP IS GORGEOUS!
Thanks, Mai!
Ooo, very pretty! I’m not currently in the market for another palette at the moment, but this is so fun!
It is!
Looks like a fun palette, and your eye look is awesome!
Thank you, El!
Apart from Bird’s Eye View none of the colors really make me go YAY, but your eye look does look GORGEOUS!
Thank you!
How similar is bird eye to mac passionate??
Passionate is a little warmer and less vibrant.
This is such a refreshing mix of colours for MAC. I really want this puppy!
It really is!
The shades I really like in this palette are Floridazzle, Elegant Friend, and Weirdly Wonderful, but I have good dupes for Floridazzle and Weirdly Wonderful. Pink eyeshadows just don’t look very flattering on me. So this palette is a pass for me. Good thing, too, I didn’t expect to be purchasing so many palettes in January!
I’m glad you have some dupes, Fran! 🙂
honestly didn’t want it until i saw your gorgeous eye look!
Aw, thank you!
Shame about the quality. It’s definitely one of the more interesting palettes they’ve released.
I wish they had taken out Sushi Flower at least!