MAC Pret-a-Papier Collection: Eyeshadows Review, Photos, Swatches

It’s funny, despite five eyeshadows being launched in this collection, none of them really spoke to me. I also got more of a fall collection vibe off of them, even though we’re heading right into summer. To be honest, I don’t think any of these are really must-haves.

Gazette Gray had a lot of potential, but it’s just so sheer–would have been great if it had been a veluxe pearl finish! Cut to Fit is something that’s close enough to other shades I’ve seen before. Tissue Weight is pretty on its own, but you may already own something similar.

Eyeshadow ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

• Cut to Fit is a reddish copper-bronze with a frost finish. It reminds me of French Cuff from early last year, but it’s not as frosty and perhaps a little more darkness to this one. It also seems close to Twinks from the permanent line.
• Bamboo is a matte fleshy nude with a subtle orange undertone. It’s a permanent shade, but it’s nice to help diffuse color. On my NC25 skin tone, I find Bamboo is a bit orange/dark as a highlighter.
• Tissue Weight is a pink-toned fleshy beige with a frost finish. This is a pretty color, and it layers well over Coral Crepe paint pot. I think pinker skin tones may even like this as a highlighter, albeit it is a bit on the frostier side.
• Gazette Grey is a brownish-gray with gold and green-gold flecks of sparkle. It applies quite sheerly, so despite looking quite beautiful in the pan, it doesn’t translate on its own. You could try layering this over a darker base (like one of the Greasepaint Sticks from earlier in April) to bring out the flecks of shimmer in this.
• Memorabilia is a matte, red-toned purple with an almost gray cast to it. It’s an interesting shade, though I believe this is its second appearance. It’s not totally opaque, but it’s not sheer either, and it’s a very blendable matte.

See photos & swatches!

MAC Cut to Fit Eyeshadow

MAC Cut to Fit Eyeshadow

MAC Cut to Fit Eyeshadow

MAC Cut to Fit Eyeshadow

MAC Bamboo Eyeshadow

MAC Bamboo Eyeshadow

MAC Bamboo Eyeshadow

MAC Bamboo Eyeshadow

MAC Bamboo Eyeshadow

MAC Tissue Weight Eyeshadow

MAC Tissue Weight Eyeshadow

MAC Tissue Weight Eyeshadow

MAC Tissue Weight Eyeshadow

MAC Tissue Weight Eyeshadow

MAC Gazette Grey Eyeshadow

MAC Gazette Grey Eyeshadow

MAC Gazette Grey Eyeshadow

MAC Gazette Grey Eyeshadow

MAC Memorabilia Eyeshadow

MAC Memorabilia Eyeshadow

MAC Memorabilia Eyeshadow

MAC Eyeshadows: Cut to Fit, Bamboo, Tissue Weight, Gazette Grey, Memorabilia

MAC Eyeshadows: Cut to Fit, Bamboo, Tissue Weight

MAC Eyeshadows: Tissue Weight, Gazette Grey, Memorabilia

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