MAC Gold + Beige Pigments + Glitter Objects of Affection Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Gold + Beige Pigments + Glitter Objects of Affection
MAC Gold + Beige Pigments + Glitter Objects of Affection ($35.00 for 0.50 oz.) includes four pigments (each containing 0.09 oz.) and one glitter (containing 0.14 oz.). MAC’s Pigments can be a lot of fun to use, if you like loose eyeshadow, and I’ve always liked them as colored eyeshadow bases. They’re actually designed as a “highly concentrated loose colour powder” that will “adhere to the skin.” They can be used to “create a subtle wash of colour or an intense effect.” The formula is supposed to be “easy to blend and long-lasting.” The majority work best when applied with a dampened brush, as it helps the powder bind and adhere to the skin, though some shades are more pigmented than others for dry application.
MAC now offers “Sized to Go” pigments in select shades, which are the same size as the ones in the set, for $10 ($111.11/oz). Normally, a full-sized jar of pigment is $21.00 for 0.15 oz. ($140/oz.). The set contains $40.00 or $50.40 worth of pigments, depending on which calculation you use. Full-sized glitters are $21.00 for 0.15 oz. ($140/oz.), so there is $19.60 worth of glitter here. All in all, the set contains at least $59.60 worth of product, and on the high end, $70.00. The only annoyance is that the smaller jars can be harder to use, depending on the size of your fingers/hands, but you’ll want to be careful. I usually find the best luck in pouring a little into the cap or onto a metal mixing palette.
Lithe is described as a “peachy nude.” It’s a light-medium gold with warm, yellow-orange undertones and a metallic sheen. Applied dry, it was sheer, and applied damp, it was fully opaque. On me, the color wore well for eight hours before creasing slightly. See swatches of dupes / view dupes side-by-side.
English Gilt is described as a “bright champagne.” It’s a metallic, golden bronze with warm undertones and a high-shine finish. It was a finer pigment, and it yielded semi-sheer color coverage applied dry, and then full coverage applied damp. It wore well for eight and a half hours before creasing. See swatches of dupes / view dupes side-by-side.
Pretty It Up is described as a “dirty olive with pearl.” It’s a murky, bronze and gold-shimmered brown with hints of olive/khaki. It had a chunkier texture, so it didn’t apply as smoothly as other shades and is trickier to apply, as there is a lot of fall out. Applied dry, it was semi-sheer, and applied damp, it was mostly opaque. It wore well for eight hours but did have fall out over time. See swatches of dupes / view dupes side-by-side.
Gold is described as a “sparkly chunky gold [Glitter].” It’s a chunky, gold glitter. MAC has a warning on the box that says it is not for use around the eye area. See swatches of dupes / view dupes side-by-side.
Deep Brown is described as a “dark chocolate brown.” It’s a muted, medium-dark brown with soft, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was very, very finely-milled and silky. Even dry, it is more buildable to opaque color as it layers well. It was semi-sheer applied dry, and it was opaque applied damp (and it seemed to go on okay with a damp brush, despite it being a matte finish). On me, it lasted for eight hours before fading. This shade is part of the permanent range. See swatches of dupes / view dupes side-by-side.
The collection releases online October 27th and in-stores on November 6th.
Gold + Beige
LELimited Edition. $35.00.
Lithe
LELimited Edition. $21.00.
English Gilt
LELimited Edition. $21.00.
Pretty It Up
LELimited Edition. $21.00.
Deep Brown
PiPPermanent in Palette. $21.00.
Gold
PPermanent. $21.00.
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MAC Gold + Beige Pigments + Glitter Objects of Affection
MAC Gold + Beige Pigments + Glitter Objects of Affection
MAC Lithe Pigment
MAC Lithe Pigment
MAC Lithe Pigment
MAC English Gilt Pigment
MAC English Gilt Pigment
MAC English Gilt Pigment
MAC Pretty It Up Pigment
MAC Pretty It Up Pigment
MAC Pretty It Up Pigment
MAC Gold Glitter
MAC Gold Glitter
MAC Gold Glitter
MAC Deep Brown Pigment
MAC Deep Brown Pigment
MAC Deep Brown Pigment
I think I’ll be investing in all the pigment sets this year…
Enjoy ’em! 🙂
Wow, I love Lithe, such a gorgeous colour!
I like the finish, too!
Ooh, I like English Gilt! 😀 also there’s something about gold glitter that just makes me feel like it’s Christmastime 😉
English Gilt is aptly named, I think. So metallic!
Deep Brown and English Gilt LOOK AMAZING! Christine, this is terrible – I need all three sets! Which one would you recommend out of the 3 from MAC if I could only pick one?
I like the Silver + Blue set the most with respect to quality. Which set has shades you’re 1) most likely to use, 2) have the least dupes for?
I love this set, too! Unbelievable! <3 Can you believe I don't have a single MAC pigment?! Might have to change that soon, huh? 🙂
That’s crazy! 😉 LOL, I used to try to collect all of them!
I have been waiting for a review of these. I think I’m going to get this set.
YAY!
Oh wow, these all look amazing too! My MAC Christmas list is getting longer and longer!
Uh oh! 😉
I’ve never gotten to use these before. So, the small sets are interesting to me. But with the low score, I’m not so sure. I’ll have to check out in person. I’m not used to a loose eyeshadow. They do look so pretty!
Let me know how you like ’em once you’ve had a chance to try!
English Gilt is so pretty!
I like how shiny it is!
Oh, English Gilt! So shiny!
I don’t know if I’m going to get this, yet. There is the thing with fall out over time. Still an very nice little kit, this.
It is SO metallic!
will definitely be picking this one up. all the pigments are new to me, so i’m looking forward to add this set to my pigment collection
Enjoy ’em! 🙂
Tacky. 🙂
Sorry to hear you didn’t like this set!
I really like English Gilt even though I doubt I’d ever wear it! So pretty though.
Love the metallic sheen!
I NEED this in my life.
Enjoy the set, Amanda!
Lovely shades of brown but i would rather invest in bright sparkling shades.. 😉
Do you think any of the sets will make your list, Poo?
I need English Gilt and Deep Brown in my life! They’re perfect everyday colors
I could see that!
Are these pigments/glitters eye area safe? I’ve been told by some people at Mac counters that they aren’t 🙁
Glitters aren’t eye safe – there is a photo of the back of each box that shows info about the pigments/glitters, and only the glitters are marked as not eye safe!
Hi Christine! Other than size, what is the difference between the gold glitter in this set, and the antique gold heirloom mix glitter, and the permanent Mac gold glitter?
Hi Melody,
This is the same as the permanent MAC Gold Glitter. Antique Gold is a different shade entirely 🙂
Which do you like better and why? The antique gold or the gold in this set?
Antique Gold is a lot finer, so it is easier to use and more complex.
Hi! will you be reviewing the Bronze online only set?
Sorry, I don’t have it.