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). 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). 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). Too Faced Candy Cane (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Aaah (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Lancome Parfait (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Huda Beauty Rose #8 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Benefit Pinky Swear (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Elementary Pink (LE, $17.00) is more pigmented, warmer (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. ColourPop One & Done (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Moulder (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Whitewashed (DC, $10.00) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Dream On (LE, $16.00) is brighter (95% similar). Too Faced Good Girl (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Lancome Queen's Lace (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cocoa Mirage #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). 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). MAC Lo-Fi (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Hourglass Monochrome #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Brownluxe #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Social Butterfly #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Buxom Mix & Mingle (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Geek Mirage (DC, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Too Faced Why Not (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Shredded (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Custard (LE, $19.00) is darker (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). Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Dior Peacock (434) Eyeshadow #5 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Dior Peacock (434) Eyeshadow #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #12 (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar). ColourPop BB Girl (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Felt Cute (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% 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). 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. MAC Fotos Y Recuerdos (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Lily (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Anastasia Love (LE, $12.00) is 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). 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). MAC Pretty Dainty (LE, $23.00) is darker (90% 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). Sephora Pink Champagne (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Sydney Grace Sugar Bear (LE, $5.25) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% 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). 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. 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). 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). KVD Beauty Swoon (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay 1960 (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Tulip (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Fuchsia (136CP) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Yummy (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Gabriella (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Brash & Bold (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Lancome Zip Me Up (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Pearled Earth (PiP, $17.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Anastasia Dimension (LE, $12.00) is darker (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. Too Faced Almond Mocha (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). Smashbox Angles (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Laura Mercier Rich Cocoa (PiP, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Malted (PiP, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Bark (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Coloured Raine Chocolate (DC, $6.99) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Chocolate (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Style (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop In Bold (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Choco Cake (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). 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). Natasha Denona Earth (102CM) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #4 (PiP, ) is darker (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). Sephora #tbt (DC, $10.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Stiletto (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (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. KVD Beauty Nile (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). NYX Kiss in Casablanca (P, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty Nebula (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Spring-Summer '17 (LE, $39.00) is darker (95% similar). Sephora Diving in Australia (DC, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Sephora Dina (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% 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, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay 5.0 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% 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). Tarte Dark Seas (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Switch to Blue (LE, $22.00) is darker, more muted (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). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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