MAC Powder Kiss Eyeshadows (Spring 2021) Reviews & Swatches (Part 1 of 2)
It's Vintage
MAC It’s Vintage Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a deep, purplish-taupe with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which was buildable to full coverage with less than a second layer.
The texture was soft, smooth, and finely-milled, which ensured it was blendable. It lasted nicely for eight hours before fading visibly on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Violet Satine #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Evening Affair (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Chopper (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Taboo (DC, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Dior Tutu #5 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- bareMinerals Center Stage (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Stila Eggplant (LE, $18.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Had to Be (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Video Emotions (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 04 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.05 oz. - $400.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "pillow-soft, matte colour" that is "highly blendable" with "unbelievable slip" that has "stay-true colour" that doesn't fade, crease, or dry out the lids. The majority of the shades were pigmented, though a few were more semi-opaque and buildable.
The texture was soft, smooth, and slightly powdery in the pan--softer and more yielding than the standard MAC matte eyeshadow--but had more glide for better adhesion and blendability on bare skin. The eyeshadows stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
They're thinner and a bit more powdery than the long-discontinued Matte2 formula, though it was more like that finish than the current, matte finish in the brand's permament range of eyeshadows. They were easier and more forgiving to work with than a lot of MAC's eyeshadows, so they were improved and a nice addition to the brand's range (they're also available as pan-only for less).
Browse all of our MAC Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Silica, Nylon-12, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Zinc Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, WaterAquaEau, Caprylyl Glycol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
It's Vintage
PPermanent. $20.00.
Such a Tulle
MAC Such a Tulle Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a light lavender with cooler undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-sheer pigmentation with a moderately powdery, slightly drier and more loosely-pressed texture, which likely accounted for some of the sheerness. It wore decently for seven hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup Geek Hopscotch (DC, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Flowery (PiP, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Otaku (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Lavender Cake (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Heiress (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Zoned Out (PiP, $4.50) is darker, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Aurora (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Jewel Bee (LE, $5.25) is darker (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Optimized (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Release (P, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.05 oz. - $400.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "pillow-soft, matte colour" that is "highly blendable" with "unbelievable slip" that has "stay-true colour" that doesn't fade, crease, or dry out the lids. The majority of the shades were pigmented, though a few were more semi-opaque and buildable.
The texture was soft, smooth, and slightly powdery in the pan--softer and more yielding than the standard MAC matte eyeshadow--but had more glide for better adhesion and blendability on bare skin. The eyeshadows stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
They're thinner and a bit more powdery than the long-discontinued Matte2 formula, though it was more like that finish than the current, matte finish in the brand's permament range of eyeshadows. They were easier and more forgiving to work with than a lot of MAC's eyeshadows, so they were improved and a nice addition to the brand's range (they're also available as pan-only for less).
Browse all of our MAC Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Silica, Nylon-12, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Zinc Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, WaterAquaEau, Caprylyl Glycol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Such a Tulle
PPermanent. $20.00.
My Tweedy
MAC My Tweedy Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a soft, darker peach with warm, more orange undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had nearly opaque pigmentation with a soft, smooth consistency that was a smidgen powdery in the pan but blended out well on my skin. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Debut (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Light #8 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Nudist (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Blanc Slate (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Gea (PiP, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Unity (445CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Summer Lovin (DC, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Affresco #1 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Prickly Please (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Moira Rose Beige (P, $7.50) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.05 oz. - $400.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "pillow-soft, matte colour" that is "highly blendable" with "unbelievable slip" that has "stay-true colour" that doesn't fade, crease, or dry out the lids. The majority of the shades were pigmented, though a few were more semi-opaque and buildable.
The texture was soft, smooth, and slightly powdery in the pan--softer and more yielding than the standard MAC matte eyeshadow--but had more glide for better adhesion and blendability on bare skin. The eyeshadows stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
They're thinner and a bit more powdery than the long-discontinued Matte2 formula, though it was more like that finish than the current, matte finish in the brand's permament range of eyeshadows. They were easier and more forgiving to work with than a lot of MAC's eyeshadows, so they were improved and a nice addition to the brand's range (they're also available as pan-only for less).
Browse all of our MAC Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Silica, Nylon-12, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Zinc Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, WaterAquaEau, Caprylyl Glycol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
My Tweedy
PPermanent. $20.00.
Per-suede Me
MAC Per-suede Me Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a light, olive green with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had medium to semi-opaque color payoff that needed a primer underneath it in order to build up coverage. The texture was soft, slightly thin, and smooth to the touch but was lightly powdery. It lasted for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lethal Cosmetics Recluse (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Remixology (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Smashbox Olive (P, $22.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Glaminatrix Down to Earth (PiP, $7.30) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Vodkatini (PiP, $7.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Runaway (P, $6.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Dose of Colors Edgy (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Ace Beaute Golden Apple (DC, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Sephora Omen (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Dank (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.05 oz. - $400.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "pillow-soft, matte colour" that is "highly blendable" with "unbelievable slip" that has "stay-true colour" that doesn't fade, crease, or dry out the lids. The majority of the shades were pigmented, though a few were more semi-opaque and buildable.
The texture was soft, smooth, and slightly powdery in the pan--softer and more yielding than the standard MAC matte eyeshadow--but had more glide for better adhesion and blendability on bare skin. The eyeshadows stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
They're thinner and a bit more powdery than the long-discontinued Matte2 formula, though it was more like that finish than the current, matte finish in the brand's permament range of eyeshadows. They were easier and more forgiving to work with than a lot of MAC's eyeshadows, so they were improved and a nice addition to the brand's range (they're also available as pan-only for less).
Browse all of our MAC Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Silica, Nylon-12, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Zinc Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, WaterAquaEau, Caprylyl Glycol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Per-suede Me
PPermanent. $20.00.
Felt Cute
MAC Felt Cute Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a pale pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a soft, somewhat powdery texture that was fairly finely-milled but felt a little thinner and drier compared to other shades in the formula. It showed signs of wear after seven hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- About Face On Pointe (P, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Sugar Daddy (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Picnic Basket (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Dynasty (Glam Right) (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Kitty (P, $7.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Morganite (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #12 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #5 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Buxom Feather Boa (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Ciate Be Sassy (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$20.00/0.05 oz. - $400.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "pillow-soft, matte colour" that is "highly blendable" with "unbelievable slip" that has "stay-true colour" that doesn't fade, crease, or dry out the lids. The majority of the shades were pigmented, though a few were more semi-opaque and buildable.
The texture was soft, smooth, and slightly powdery in the pan--softer and more yielding than the standard MAC matte eyeshadow--but had more glide for better adhesion and blendability on bare skin. The eyeshadows stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
They're thinner and a bit more powdery than the long-discontinued Matte2 formula, though it was more like that finish than the current, matte finish in the brand's permament range of eyeshadows. They were easier and more forgiving to work with than a lot of MAC's eyeshadows, so they were improved and a nice addition to the brand's range (they're also available as pan-only for less).
Browse all of our MAC Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Silica, Nylon-12, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Zinc Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, WaterAquaEau, Caprylyl Glycol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Another possible dupe for Such a Tulle… Sydney Grace’s Regal (permanent matte shadow). https://www.temptalia.com/product/sydney-grace-matte-shadow/regal/
I think the It’s Vintage single is perfect – awhile ago I was looking for a matte plum taupe shade for my twin sister, who LOVES this colour and just could not find it anywhere I looked. So I will get this one for her. And this one rates really well, as compared to the dupes, which were sadly lacking in either pigmentation or quality. For once, for me, MAC has delivered. I just hope it reaches the Australian shores.
Other than It’s Vintage, I’m not feeling a way about any of these. At best, they’re passable. But I really do love It’s Vintage!
It’s Vintage I could dupe but Per-suede Me is a nice change of pace I’ll have to check to see if I can dupe it, I like trying unique colors.
Based off the quality of Vintage, I am hoping they come out with a replacement for Typographic in this formula. It seems to be super similar to Matte2.