MAC Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “highly pigmented powder” that “blends well.” They recently dropped the price of the pan eyeshadows from $10 to $6. In general, MAC’s formula is strongest when it comes to their more shimmery (Frost, Veluxe Pearl) shades–I think they tend to be the most consistent–while they have hits and misses across the rest of the finishes. Their permanent line has less misses than their limited edition releases, though, and I think the majority of their matte shades are very buildable and workable in practice, even if they don’t always swatch well on skin. Lustres are the weakest finish, as they are sheerer, often chunky with glitter, and have little adhesion on their own. Most of their eyeshadows last seven to eight hours on me without primer, some even as long as nine hours, but a few as short as six hours and/or have substantial fall out (Lustres, I’m looking at you).

I swatched them all a couple of months ago, and I have been trying to test shades here and there during lulls in limited edition/new product releases. I’m nowhere near finished, and I don’t have a set posting schedule for getting through reviews, so they will be posted as I can but not necessarily soon!

MAC Omega Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “soft muted beige-taupe [with a Matte finish].” It’s a light-medium, taupe brown with warmer undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable–definitely a MAC cult favorite for good reason–and adheres well to the skin without sheering out. It lasted well for eight hours on me before creasing slightly. Sephora Mushroom (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Smashbox Sable (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Natasha Denona Lucy (464CM) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M540 Gray Beige (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Strutter (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Smashbox Taupe (P, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Fay (462CM) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Ashes (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Wilted (P, $6.50) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Les Indispensables #6 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Taupe (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Naked 2 (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Blondie (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Primal (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (80% similar). KVD Beauty Renholder (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar). KVD Beauty Sage (Contour) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Burro (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M540 Gray Beige (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). theBalm Score (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). bareMinerals Trench Coat (LE, )(100% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Era Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “soft golden beige with shimmer [with a Satin finish].” It’s a light-medium brown with warm, golden undertones and a soft, pearly sheen. The texture was slightly stiffer to work with, which resulted in more semi-opaque payoff, though it seemed buildable in practice. It was still blendable and sat well on the skin. This shade wore well for eight hours. NARS Mahe #1 (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar). NARS Bonifacio (DC, $25.00)(90% similar). MAC Nano Nude #4 (LE, $21.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Plunge (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Pineapple Cooler (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Too Faced New Romantic (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Clarins The Essentials #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I538 Pearly Gray Beige (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Poncho #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Champagne (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Cliffside (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Golden Mink #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Laura Mercier Bamboo (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty White Suede (Nordstrom) #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). theBalm Stand-offish (P, $16.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Sweet Satisfaction (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Bohemian Waxwing (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Anastasia Belize (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Chanel Mystere #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Tarina Tarantino Fantastical #4 (DC, ) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Honesty Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “pewtered bronze [with a Lustre finish].” It has a cooler, taupe-brown base with warmer, coppery shimmer and sparkle. The two don’t seem to bind together, so you’re left with this sheerer, taupe base and then an uneven application of the sparkle/shimmer that seems to fly away as it is blended out. This one is a miss for me; it is really difficult to use without a lightly tacky primer and then patted into place (avoid blending!). What did adhere to the skin lasted for seven hours. Tarte Shining Star (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC Temperature Rising (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Sexy Eyes (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Golden Pink (P, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Zoeva Pure Ganache (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). LORAC Unbelievable (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia Rum Cake (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nude Dip #2 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Winter Pursuit (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). Viseart Camille (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). bareMinerals Tan Lines (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). KVD Beauty Dog Roses (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Honey Lust (P, $17.00) is lighter (80% similar). Urban Decay Daybreak (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Urban Decay Penny Lane (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Disney by Sephora All Aglow (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Patina Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “taupe brown with golden pearl [with a Frost finish].” It’s a medium-dark, more antique-y gold with warm undertones and a soft, frosted finish. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable, while the color payoff was fully opaque. I remember loving the dimension of this one many years ago, and it is interesting that it remains harder to dupe because it is muted, browner, but still warmer than most taupes (but cooler than most golds). It wore well for eight and a half hours before creasing slightly. YSL Golden Glow #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Persona Bombshell (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Go for the Gold (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Tarina Tarantino Hollyhock (DC, ) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Burberry Gold #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Polaris (116K) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Clarins Garden Escape #6 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Golden Touch (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Bohemian Waxwing (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). NARS Oaxaca (P, $28.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Guerlain Shalimar (Bottom) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Tempting Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “sinfully rich coco [with a Lustre finish].” It’s a medium-dark bronzy brown with warm, copper undertones and a golden frosted shimmer. If you normally dislike Lustres, this is one of the least-Lustre-like shades (and as a result, it is marked down for pigmentation, as it is opaque not sheerer like Lustres are designed to be). It has less shimmer and opaque coverage, and the texture is much smoother and less loose/chunky; to me, it is more similar to a cross between Frost and Veluxe Pearl with slightly more sparkle. On me, the color wore well for eight hours with some fall out. Pretty Vulgar Conquer (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Laura Mercier Bronze Glow (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Sydney Grace Amber (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). Gucci Beauty Oxydus (DC, $37.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Sydney Grace Midnight Gold (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop On the Rocks (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty Fallen (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Sydney Grace Magnificent Chestnut (PiP, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Frosting (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Makeup Geek Intermission (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Golden Quartz (P, ) is darker, brighter, warmer (95% similar). LORAC Cinnamon (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Stila Cinnamon (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Gilded (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME644 Iced Brown (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Biscotti (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Zoeva Subtle Blend (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Pretentious (DC, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Bass (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Synergy (DC, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Woodwinked Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “warm antique gold [with a Veluxe Pearl finish].” It’s a rich, dark coppery-brown with warm, reddish undertones and a metallic sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, buttery, and dense texture that was easy to use and applied beautifully to bare skin. The color lasted for eight hours before creasing faintly. Bobbi Brown Tiki (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Come On (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). MAC Bossing It (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Hot Commodity (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Lap of Lux (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Makeup by Mario Bronzy Glam #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Push-up (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Downtown Brown (P, $6.99) is lighter (90% similar). Pat McGrath Bronze Eclipse (PiP, $25.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). City Color Sandstorm (P, $6.99) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME644 Iced Brown (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Dose of Colors Sunglow (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Persona Resilient (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Her Cocoa #3 (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Foxy (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Teak (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Ochre (61P) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Making Mischief (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Cinnamon Sugar (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Telesto (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Phloof! Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “frosted off-white [with a Frost finish].” It’s a bright, pinky-white with subtle, warmer undertones and a frosted sheen. It is one of the brighter and more metallic lighter, neutral shades MAC has in its permanent line. The texture was denser, firm but not stiff, and had good pigmentation with a blendable texture that adhered well to bare skin. It wore well for eight hours before creasing slightly. MAC Creamy Bisque (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Maybelline Pure Nude (80) (LE, $6.99) is warmer (95% similar). Guerlain Les Tendres #1 (LE, ) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I526 Pearl Beige (DC, $21.00) is more muted (95% similar). MAC Sugar Rush (LE, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Smoked Cocoa #1 (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Dior Dulcinee #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Apricot Blend #1 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Nude (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Hourglass Exposure #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Instaglam (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Nude Beach (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Acorn (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Cle de Peau Stardust #1 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Cle de Peau Marmalade Sky #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Boss Lady (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Disney by Sephora Treasures Untold (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Diamond Pink (LE, $23.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Shimma Shimma (DC, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). Stila Snowflake (LE, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Vapour Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “peach-pink with violet pearl [with a Velvet finish].” It’s a light, warmer beige base with cool, iridescent blue shimmer, which gives it a cooler-toned look as a result. The texture was fairly soft, just a bit dusty, but remained blendable and easy to use on the lid. It wore well for eight hours on me. Zoeva Spun Pearl (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Tassel (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). L'Oreal Petite Perle (P, $5.99) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Lithe Spirit (LE, $17.00) is darker, less pigmented (90% similar). Chanel Oiseaux de Nuit #1 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Creamy Bisque (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Geek Ice Queen (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). NARS Mississippi Mermaid (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC A Sprinkle of Blues #1 (PiP, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Maybelline Pure Nude (80) (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). LORAC Nude (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Bump (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Giorgio Armani #23 (DC, $33.00) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Undercover (PiP, $19.00) is more muted (95% similar). MAC Phloof! (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Guerlain Les Tendres #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery (85% similar). MAC Tenderly (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, less pigmented (85% similar). theBalm Promiscuous Pearl (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Tarte French Manicure (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Crystal Avalanche (DC, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Orb Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “soft peachy-beige [with a Satin finish].” It’s a very light peach with a satin finish. It had good color payoff, though not fully opaque, that was buildable and blendable on the skin. The texture was a smidgen on the drier side, but it didn’t emphasize the texture of my lids/skin. On me, it wore well for eight hours. Hourglass Color Field #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Vanilla Candles (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Fresh (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M532 Sugar Coated Candy (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Fancy Dress (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar). LORAC Undercover (PiP, $19.00) is more muted, cooler (95% similar). Divergent Serene Vanilla (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Huda Beauty Nude Light #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty South (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Dior Undress #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Geek Baby Face (DC, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). Hourglass Infinity #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Easy Gesture (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Black #1 (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced White Peach (PiP, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Pancakes (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Stila Light Pink (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Dope (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). bareMinerals Pure (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). theBalm B1 (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Grain Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “golden beige with icy shimmer [with a Satin finish].” It had great color payoff with a soft, smooth, and blendabe consistency that was neither too firm nor too soft in the pan. The color applied well to bare skin and lasted for a good eight hours before fading. Chanel Tisse d'Automne #2 (P, ) is cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay 5050 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Pretty (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Clarins The Essentials #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Apricot Blend #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). LORAC Nude (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS All About Eve #1 (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dior Toile de Jouy #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Fabulous DNA (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Clinique Cream Pop (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Jezebel (P, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Jest (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Truth (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Tenderly (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever Jewelry (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Make Up For Ever S516 Sand (DC, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC MACnificent Me (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). Viseart Rendezvous (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Divergent Humble Sheen (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). YSL Scandal #2 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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