MAC Supernatural Dazzle Dazzleshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Oh So Gilty
MAC Oh So Gilty Dazzleshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a light-medium gold with warm, orange undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation applied dry with a soft, blendable texture that was a touch dry. There was minimal fallout during application, and it wore well for eight hours with very little fallout as well. If used with a dampened brush, it was slightly better, though.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Becca Opal (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Barely Baked (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Ray of Light (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Compass (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Candle (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Ciate Vaycay (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Ambre #2 (Eye Color) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Suz (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Pink Glow #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Ardency Inn Sunday (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, stay-true pigments" that have a "twinkling sheen" with "minimal fallout." I didn't see it state that the formula could be used wet, but my experience is that it definitely can and often is preferable to apply the shades with a dampened brush to get richer coverage and smoother application. Some shades, however, work well on their own (pigmented, blendable, fairly long-wearing), and they have minimal to light fallout depending on the shades--the chunkier the sparkle, the more likely there is of greater fallout. The texture is soft, sometimes a little drier to the touch, but most shades are blendable.
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Oh So Gilty
PPermanent. $18.00.
Shine De-light
MAC Shine De-light Dazzleshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a pale lavender with cool undertones and a chunky, sparkling finish. It had very sheer coverage when I worked with it on its own, just dry, as it was looser and rather chunky with less of a base color. This is a shade I could see patted on top of cream eyeshadows or used with a dampened brush (which yielded more medium coverage). On its own, it stayed on well for a few hours and had lots of fallout.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- bareMinerals Shiver (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Au Fil des Fleurs #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, less pigmented, cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Rave (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Immortal (P, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC Cooler Than Being Cool (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Verona (P, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Spindle (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Lunar Eclipse (GPV2 #5) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Astral Lilac Aura (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, stay-true pigments" that have a "twinkling sheen" with "minimal fallout." I didn't see it state that the formula could be used wet, but my experience is that it definitely can and often is preferable to apply the shades with a dampened brush to get richer coverage and smoother application. Some shades, however, work well on their own (pigmented, blendable, fairly long-wearing), and they have minimal to light fallout depending on the shades--the chunkier the sparkle, the more likely there is of greater fallout. The texture is soft, sometimes a little drier to the touch, but most shades are blendable.
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Shine De-light
PPermanent. $18.00.
Midnight Shine
MAC Midnight Shine Dazzleshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a deep, plummy brown with warm undertones and a sparkling finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff when applied dry, but it was more loosely pressed and chunky enough that it did not go on evenly and had tons of fallout during application as a result. I could salvage the shade by using it with a dampened brush, which helped to combine the powder and sparkles for richer coverage and better adhesion. On its own, it lasted for seven hours with some fallout.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Not Today (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Higher Power (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Givenchy Inattendue #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dior Olympe (871) (LE, $31.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Volcanic (PiP, $38.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop For Keeps (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Stila Hypnotic (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (90% similar).
- Lancome Hotel Particulier (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, cooler, better quality (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bondage (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Dior Fever (794) (P, $29.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, stay-true pigments" that have a "twinkling sheen" with "minimal fallout." I didn't see it state that the formula could be used wet, but my experience is that it definitely can and often is preferable to apply the shades with a dampened brush to get richer coverage and smoother application. Some shades, however, work well on their own (pigmented, blendable, fairly long-wearing), and they have minimal to light fallout depending on the shades--the chunkier the sparkle, the more likely there is of greater fallout. The texture is soft, sometimes a little drier to the touch, but most shades are blendable.
Browse all of our MAC Dazzleshadow swatches.
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Midnight Shine
PPermanent. $18.00.
Dazzle Style
MAC Dazzle Style Dazzleshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium, reddish bronze with warm, golden sparkle and a pearly sheen. It had rich color payoff applied dry, though it deepened slightly when applied with a dampened brush. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable without resulting in tons of fallout during application. It wore well for eight hours with slight fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Make Up For Ever ME654 Cauldron (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Girls Bite (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Copper Stone (188M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop On the Rocks (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Sunglow (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- YSL Aquatic Copper (07) (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Oxydus (DC, $37.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Isolde #2 (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Bronze Glow (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Gilded (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, stay-true pigments" that have a "twinkling sheen" with "minimal fallout." I didn't see it state that the formula could be used wet, but my experience is that it definitely can and often is preferable to apply the shades with a dampened brush to get richer coverage and smoother application. Some shades, however, work well on their own (pigmented, blendable, fairly long-wearing), and they have minimal to light fallout depending on the shades--the chunkier the sparkle, the more likely there is of greater fallout. The texture is soft, sometimes a little drier to the touch, but most shades are blendable.
Browse all of our MAC Dazzleshadow swatches.
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Dazzle Style
PPermanent. $18.00.
It's About Shine
MAC It’s All About Shine Dazzleshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a pale, white gold with large, chunky sparkle and a metallic finish. It had sheer coverage on its own, and when I used a dampened brush, it amped up the pigmentation incredibly (though it’s supposed to be pigmented dry). This shade was hard to apply dry, as there was little underlying pigment and such large sparkle that there was little that adhered to the lid and lots that dropped below the lid. If you’re someone who tends to use tacky primers or doesn’t mind using a dampened brush, it might still appeal, but as it’s described, it was a big miss.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Valley Girl (PiP, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Auric Entice (Powder) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Not Urs (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Honey Drip (PiP, ) is less shimmery, less pigmented (95% similar).
- MAC Dust Off (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sparks (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Rêve d'Orient #2 (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Fleur Neige (Eye Color) (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Perfection (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Next Season (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, stay-true pigments" that have a "twinkling sheen" with "minimal fallout." I didn't see it state that the formula could be used wet, but my experience is that it definitely can and often is preferable to apply the shades with a dampened brush to get richer coverage and smoother application. Some shades, however, work well on their own (pigmented, blendable, fairly long-wearing), and they have minimal to light fallout depending on the shades--the chunkier the sparkle, the more likely there is of greater fallout. The texture is soft, sometimes a little drier to the touch, but most shades are blendable.
Browse all of our MAC Dazzleshadow swatches.
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It's About Shine
PPermanent. $18.00.
Dreamy Beams
MAC Dreamy Beams Dazzleshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a dark, rosy brown with warm undertones and a sparkling finish. The consistency was drier and more loosely-pressed in the pan, which resulted in slightly uneven applciation and semi-opaque color payoff (when used dry). To improve it, I’d recommend using a dampened brush, which helped to combine the powder and sparkles more and yielded more opaque, smoother results. On its own, it lasted for eight hours with minimal fallout.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Raw (PiP, $8.04) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Glare (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop West Star (P, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Sephora Espresso (377) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME612 Silver Brown (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Sienna Rose (LE, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Love and Cocoa (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty O Yeah (P, $29.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sense (384M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Buxom Precious Metal (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "rich, stay-true pigments" that have a "twinkling sheen" with "minimal fallout." I didn't see it state that the formula could be used wet, but my experience is that it definitely can and often is preferable to apply the shades with a dampened brush to get richer coverage and smoother application. Some shades, however, work well on their own (pigmented, blendable, fairly long-wearing), and they have minimal to light fallout depending on the shades--the chunkier the sparkle, the more likely there is of greater fallout. The texture is soft, sometimes a little drier to the touch, but most shades are blendable.
Browse all of our MAC Dazzleshadow swatches.
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Christine, I saw these in person at my local MAC store. I saw them online and thought the two purple shades were really pretty; but, when I saw them for myself, they were really bad. The lavender shade was just so chalky; while the darker purple was weirdly grainy in texture. I had to pass. I love a good sparkle shadow as much as the next makeup girly grrrl; but, you confirmed my suspicions once again. My wallet is forever in your debt.
I wish they weren’t as dry!
Thank you! I was about to pick up Shine De-Light but now I will most definitely skip. It looked so pretty in the pan…
Have you tried Dazzleshadow before, Mags?
I have! From the Disco collection a few years ago, I had one color that was pretty on the lid, but difficult to work with and had mega fallout. I still liked the way it looked, so I put up with it. Not sure if I want to do that again, so money saved.
Wow – some really epic fails and that’s a shame because there are some nice shades here.
Beautiful eye look as usual Christine.
Thank you, Genevieve!
No matter how much I may love a shade (or few?), I’m restraining myself from buying any more glittery eyeshadows. After all, between Fenty Galaxy Palette, UD Moondust and the DoC The Girls quad, I think I’m stocked to the gills with glitter!
Sounds like you are good to skip, Nancy 😉
I swatched these new shades in store, and in my opinion, they are so dry feeling, they feel nothing like the other shades that we’re first released a couple years ago. I feel the formulation has definitely changed. I own all of the first released shades and compared to these new shades, it’s like night and day.
Mac should just make a glitter primer and state that these are best used with it. Seems like it would be the smart way to go!
No dazzle in this review! Easy skip but too bad most are poorly pigmented.
MAC really needs to step up their eyeshadow game. Seriously, I can’t remember the last time their new release didn’t contain some subpar quality eyeshadow.
I bought this in the shade “I like 2 watch” I used it once so far and it worked well dry. I used it over a shadow. So, I don’t know yet as to how it performs on it’s own. I am disappointed that the shade “It’s about shine” performed so badly for you, I just ordered it yesterday. If it’s that bad, it needs to go back.
I think if you’re using them over other products, they probably won’t seem quite as bad!
I agree Christine! I used it and it worked well. Thank you!