MAC She's a Model Eyeshadow x 9 Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

MAC She’s a Model Eyeshadow x 9 Palette

MAC She’s a Model Eyeshadow x 9 Palette ($32.00 for 0.18 oz.) includes nine, miniature-sized eyeshadows in a black compact with a clear lid. It’s an interesting mix of colors, because it contains seven neutrals, which run cooler compared to most neutral-hued shades. There are two pops of color–a brighter yellow and a blackened blue-teal–with the yellow being the harder shade to incorporate, at least for me. The quality is so-so with some shades under-performing and others being decent to good.

Fresh Blade is a pale, yellowed gold with warm undertones and a soft, frosted finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, smooth consistency that was blendable and easy to work with. It wore well for eight hours on me. Laura Mercier Seashell (P, $29.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Newbury Street (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Sydney Grace Hidden Treasure (P, $6.25) is darker, cooler (95% similar). LORAC Unlocked (PiP, $19.00) is brighter (95% similar). Becca Chardonnay (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Estee Lauder Blonde Gold (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Coloured Raine Glisten (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Iced Gold (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Shifting Sand (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Anastasia Soft Gold (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Rager (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). Viseart Champs-Elysees (P, ) is darker, more muted (95% similar). MAC Moon Rock (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Rêve d'Orient #2 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). YSL Saharienne #2 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Milani Bella Chiffon (28) (P, $4.49) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel No 5 #3 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Dior Electrify #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, more muted, less pigmented (95% similar). Sephora White Gold (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Early Bird (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Gilded Lids is a slightly bright, medium yellow with warm undertones and a satiny sheen. It had nice color payoff with a lightly dusty, thinner consistency that applied decently on the skin but tended to look uneven and somewhat sheered out. This shade would work better over a primer for sure. On its own, the color wore for eight hours. NARS Reborn (DC, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar). Viseart Bright Editorial #7 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #26 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop So Meta (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Admiration (114) (P, $29.50) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Lemon Drop (DC, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Juicer (LE, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). About Face Chaos Theory (P, $14.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Ever So Yellow (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Waking Dawn (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Sample Sized is a muted, medium-dark gold with warmer, olive undertones and a pearly sheen. The color payoff was mostly opaque, while the texture was soft and blendable but ran on the dusty side. This shade started to fade after eight hours of wear. LORAC Navy #4 (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). YSL Avant Garde #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dior Golden Reflections #2 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Metallic (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Vicuna (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Stay Golden (LE, $14.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Blurry Green #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Bleached Blonde (DC, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Oiseaux de Nuit #5 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Jump Into the Mud (340) (P, $9.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Barefoot (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). YSL Golden Glow #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Dare to Be Gold (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Her Cocoa #1 (LE, $17.00) is warmer (80% similar). Chanel Harmonie du Soir #1 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Fab Accent is a medium-dark beige with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. The powder had a really smooth, finely-milled consistency, but it tended to sheer out and was hard to get true-to-pan coverage out of the color. This shade wore well for seven and a half hours. Too Faced Jingle All the Way Eyeshadow #11 (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Guerlain Gold Palette #2 (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Suede (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Disney by Sephora Ali Ababwa (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Laura Mercier Bone (PiP, $23.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M518 Nude (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Black #3 (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Walking on Eggshells #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Super Nudes Date Eye (Enhance) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Cholita (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Vanilla (P, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Wheat (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Solace (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M536 Milk Tea (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Becca Ombre Rouge #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). bareMinerals Daydream (LE, ) is lighter (80% similar). About Face Smell Before Rain (P, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Tarte Cove (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Melt Cosmetics Atole (PiP, ) is darker, brighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cool Complement is a medium-dark taupe with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It was lightly dusty with semi-opaque color payoff, which applied fairly well and blended out without much work. It started to fade after eight hours of wear. Tom Ford Beauty Cocoa Mirage #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Viseart Tabac (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Sephora Rocky (DC, $10.00) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). LORAC Black #5 (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Chocolate (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). bareMinerals Get Ahead (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Laura Mercier Stone Taupe (LE, $23.00) is cooler (95% similar). Huda Beauty Suede (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Slate (P, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Lofty (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Risque (PiP, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Sytry (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Java (PiP, $6.25) is darker (90% similar). Sephora #tbt (DC, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M630 Sweet Chestnut (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Fashion Fix (DC, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Saddle (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Camelot (P, $8.00) is brighter (90% similar). MAC Ground Brown (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dance in the Dark is a dark, taupe-brown with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a firmer consistency that required a denser brush/heavier hand to work with. This shade took extra effort and patience to blend out, as it tended to go on unevenly. It wore well for eight hours on me. Tarte Smokeshow (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Hourglass Infinity #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Zoeva Beans are White (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Bali (DC, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Wind Down Brown (LE, )(95% similar). Burberry Graphite (No. 28) (DC, $29.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Dim the Lights (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Rock Chick #4 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Tarte Ice Cream Cone (LE, )(100% similar). MAC Double Feature #3 #2 (LE, $17.00)(90% similar). bareMinerals Boardroom (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). theBalm #15 (P, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar). theBalm Matt Ramirez (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Dream in Chocolate (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Backdoor (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Pepper (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Coconut Grove (DC, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Najm el Lail (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Dark Chocolate (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Terra Sienna #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Big Attitude is a medium taupe-brown with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had semi-opaque color coverage with a smooth, but thin, consistency. This shade was harder to apply to bare skin and needs a primer to go on evenly. It started to fade after eight hours of wear. Urban Decay Angel (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Divergent Abnegation Stone (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Gucci Beauty Tuscan Storm #2 (DC, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Chanel Talpa (14) (P, $30.00) is darker (95% similar). bareMinerals Magnetism (P, ) is darker (95% similar). Chanel Prelude #3 (P, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). NARS Thistle (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tarte Party Favored (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). theBalm #19 (P, $6.50) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Ambre #3 (Eye Color) (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Becca Spirit Quartz (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Avant-Premiere #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Rocker (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Burberry Pale Barley (102) (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Flecks (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Rose Cashmere #4 (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar). Chanel Elemental #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Kaja Tiger's Eye (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Morphe Hustle (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). Chanel Mystere #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Not Basic Black is a medium-dark, taupe-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a barely-there satin shimmer. It had semi-sheer to semi-opaque pigmentation with a firmer press, which made it harder to work with overall. I wish this one would have blended out more easily. On me, it showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear. theBalm #15 (P, $6.50) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Ashbury (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Makeup Geek Grunge (DC, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Hourglass Atmosphere #5 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Big White Lie (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Mystery (DC, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Tor (225CP) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Licorice Lane (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Double Feature #3 #2 (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Dance in the Dark (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Urban Decay Backdoor (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). KVD Beauty Fawn (Define) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Blurry Blue #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 20 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Old Smoke (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Enjoy the Ride (P, $5.25) is darker, brighter (85% similar). MAC Wild Horses (LE, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Dark Chocolate (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Become (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Concrete (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

She’s a Model is a blackened, bluish-teal with fine blue shimmer over a mostly matte finish. The consistency was on the dusty side, which made it prone to sheering out but also made it appear a bit drier and more uneven on the skin. It can be built-up to some degree, but it’s a shade best patted into place in small areas and then using a separate, fluffier brush to blend out the edges. It lasted for eight hours on me. Marc Jacobs Beauty Pea-cocky (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). YSL Fetiche #5 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Road Movie #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Fascination #4 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Burnout (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Indigogo (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I300 Pine Green (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Blue Satin Sashes (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Fixated (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Radio (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). LORAC Menace (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Blurry Blue #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Monaco (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Viseart Foret (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC She’s a Model Eyeshadow x 9 Palette

MAC She’s a Model Eyeshadow x 9 Palette

MAC She’s a Model Eyeshadow x 9 Palette

MAC She’s a Model Eyeshadow x 9 Palette

MAC Fresh Blade Eyeshadow

MAC Fresh Blade Eyeshadow

MAC Gilded Lids Eyeshadow

MAC Gilded Lids Eyeshadow

MAC Sample Sized Eyeshadow

MAC Sample Sized Eyeshadow

MAC Fab Accent Eyeshadow

MAC Fab Accent Eyeshadow

MAC Cool Complement Eyeshadow

MAC Cool Complement Eyeshadow

MAC Dance in the Dark Eyeshadow

MAC Dance in the Dark Eyeshadow

MAC Big Attitude Eyeshadow

MAC Big Attitude Eyeshadow

MAC Not Basic Black Eyeshadow

MAC Not Basic Black Eyeshadow

MAC She’s a Model Eyeshadow

MAC She’s a Model Eyeshadow

MAC She’s a Model Eyeshadow x 9 Palette

MAC She’s a Model Eyeshadow x 9 Palette