MAC x Selena Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches
MAC x Selena Collection
MAC Missing My Baby Eyeshadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “light pinky nude beige [with a Matte finish].” It’s a soft, light-medium, pink with strong, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, blendable, and easy to work with. I was surprised that it did not darken too much on bare lids, nor did it become dry or patchy. On me, the color wore well for seven and a half hours. MAC Frisco (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). YSL Paris #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Beautiful (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Plum (Base) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Cotton Candy (GPV1 #18) (P, ) is cooler (90% similar). Sydney Grace Embrace (P, $5.25) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Huda Beauty Rose #9 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Flamingo (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Insolent Rose #3 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Lotus (185CM) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Rose de Mai (P, $29.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop On the List (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M806 Antique Pink (P, $17.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Belle (466CM) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Pink Sands (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Too-Too (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Archetype (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Happydaze (PiP, ) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Rose Ave (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Juju (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Fotos Y Recuerdos Eyeshadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “bright warm pink [with a Satin finish].” It’s a muted, medium pink with warm, yelow undertones and barely-there gold shimmer. It looked more matte on the lid than satin, as there wasn’t much shimmer or sheen, and the dustier, thinner texture made it look drier and flatter, like a matte finish, on the eye. The pigmentation was semi-sheer, and it was very prone to sheering out and applying unevenly. I would recommend a tacky base underneath this one to help it pop and apply better. It lasted for six and a half hours before fading noticeably. Anastasia Love (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Lily (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Sushi Flower (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever S812 Tea Pink (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Pat McGrath Venusian Orchid (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Sydney Grace Embrace (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Paris #3 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Quadrille #3 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Faithful (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Huda Beauty Rose #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Secret Santa (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Insolent Rose #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Soul Mates (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Made U Blush (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M806 Antique Pink (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). LORAC Bloody Mary (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Juju (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Palpitation (104) (LE, $29.50) is darker (90% similar). MAC Pretty Dainty (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Giulietta (PiP, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Selena Eyeshadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as an “intense pearly violet [with a Veluxe Pearl finish].” It’s a slightly brightened, medium-dark purple with warm, pinkish undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good pigmentation that covered well, and it adhered nicely to bare skin. The texture was firmer in the pan, so I would recommend using a denser or firmer brush with this one. The eyeshadow blended out without trouble on the skin, and it wore for eight hours before creasing very faintly. ColourPop Majesty (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Jingle Berry (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop That's Deep (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #10 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I-90 (P, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Amethyst (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Violet Impact (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Wham Bam (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Badlands (P, $5.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sydney Grace Amethyst (LE, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Coloured Raine Pomeberry (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay 1985 (DC, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Sydney Grace Lovely Lavender (LE, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Anastasia Gemstone (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Pat McGrath Night Creature (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Luv That 4 U (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Metalhead (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Huda Beauty Gemstone #5 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Alluring (LE, ) is more muted (85% similar). MAC Smokes (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC No Me Queda Mas Eyeshadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “warm dusty brown [with a Matte finish].” It’s a muted, medium-dark brown with warmer, yellowish undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, not too thin or too dense, and easy to work with on bare skin. It blended out beautifully and applied with true-to-pan coverage, as it was very pigmented. This shade lasted for eight hours on me. Too Faced Girl's Night (LE, $16.00)(100% similar). Ciate On Fire (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Makeup Geek Tan Lines (DC, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Rebel (PiP, )(100% similar). Sephora Cocoa (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Unspoken (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Chocolate Cookie (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Mocha Minded (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop That Sax (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Date Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Milk Chocolate (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Swiss Chocolate (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Lil' Boat (DC, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar). KVD Beauty Revelation (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Makeup Geek Cabin Fever (DC, $6.00) is darker (85% similar). Zoeva Substitute for Love (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar). Anastasia Caramel (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Buxom Filthy Rich (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
MAC Is It the Beat Eyeshadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “deep black [with a Matte finish].” It’s a deep, cool black with an almost bluish/gray cast paired with a matte finish. The consistency was smooth, very finely-milled, but there was denseness to it that made it adhere well to the skin. It was far, far superior to MAC’s Carbon in the permanent range and reminded me more of the feel of Typographic, though not quite as silky. It had good pigmentation, but you could still use just the barest tap and build up color if you wanted to darken the crease and be able to blend it out without it turning patchy. It wore well for eight hours on me. Smashbox Big Night (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). bareMinerals Black Leather (LE, $14.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M100 Black (P, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 12 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Punk (PiP, )(95% similar). MAC Structured Satin (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Point 'n' Shoot (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Seduce Glow (Smoke) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar). Laura Mercier Noir (PiP, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Obscur (816) (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Let's Do It (P, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Jet Black (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Jet (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Modern Glamour #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Untitled (PiP, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarina Tarantino Lovely #5 (DC, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Lune Noire (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Catwalks (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Nippy's Noir (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Moskova #3 (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
The MAC x Selena collection will be available online September 28th for MAC Select members and October 1st for all others. It will be in select store locations on October 6th–call your local store to find out if they will be one of those locations.
Missing My Baby
LELimited Edition. $17.00.
Fotos Y Recuerdos
LELimited Edition. $17.00.
Selena
LELimited Edition. $17.00.
No Me Queda Mas
LELimited Edition. $17.00.
Is It the Beat
LELimited Edition. $17.00.
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MAC Missing My Baby Eyeshadow
MAC Missing My Baby Eyeshadow
MAC Missing My Baby Eyeshadow
MAC Missing My Baby Eyeshadow
MAC Fotos Y Recuerdos Eyeshadow
MAC Fotos Y Recuerdos Eyeshadow
MAC Fotos Y Recuerdos Eyeshadow
MAC Fotos Y Recuerdos Eyeshadow
MAC Selena Eyeshadow
MAC Selena Eyeshadow
MAC Selena Eyeshadow
MAC Selena Eyeshadow
MAC No Me Queda Mas Eyeshadow
MAC No Me Queda Mas Eyeshadow
MAC No Me Queda Mas Eyeshadow
MAC No Me Queda Mas Eyeshadow
MAC Is It the Beat Eyeshadow
MAC Is It the Beat Eyeshadow
MAC Is It the Beat Eyeshadow
MAC Is It the Beat Eyeshadow
MAC Is It the Beat Eyeshadow
MAC Is It the Beat Eyeshadow
Despite a few duds, there’s quite a few colours that are so so worth picking up! They are dupeable, but the packaging makes it super worthwhile to repurchase!
There are!
Again, all of these are gorgeous and wish I could get them all! Definitely going for Selena, with Fotos Y Recuerdos to use as a blending/transition shade for Selena or to use as a soft pink lid shade. I always use primer, so I do believe it will work for me. I also love Missing My Baby, though!
Fotos Y Recuerdos should be a real workhorse on your skin tone, Nancy!
Oh, and this eye look you did is utterly gorgeous!!! ?
Thanks, Nancy!
I need to get my hands on that Selena purple shadow!! It’s gorgeous. *grabby hands* And while I don’t follow Tejano music, I remember the huge outpouring of grief when she died, and it’s great she’s still touching people so many years later through her music, story, and now her makeup collection. And I will be trying to dupe your eye look with the rest of my stash!
Hope you can get Selena!
I’m glad to see the purple turned out well. It’s very pretty.
It’s a miracle, lol!
Even though initial swatches of this collection looked good I didn’t think I would end up getting anything. After your reviews I kind of want the lipglass, Amor Prohibido lipstick, and Missing my Baby e/s. Yikes! I haven’t fallen for a MAC collection in a while. I wonder if they have good stock of this.
I am crossing my fingers that they didn’t completely underestimate demand 🙁
These eyeshadows performed very well. 4 out of 5 isn’t bad. I am defintely picking up all of them except the pink satin shade. The pigmentation is horrible and for 17.00 I shouldn’t have to work that hard to make it work. Great review like always.
Definitely pretty good, particularly for MAC with so many mattes and even a purple 😉
These look nice! Is is the Beat is showing up a deep dark navy on other blogs, I hope Mac didn’t mess up like with Taraji glow
It is definitely a cooler-toned black, but it is black to my eye (and that jives with the official description). Weird, though, as I would expect bloggers to have the same batch from samples.
I wonder if Missing My Baby is useable as a blush…
It might be!
I actually want all of the eyeshadows. It is a pity that the satiny pink isn’t good, but I always use a primer so it might just work quite well. Selena is super gorgeous, a good purple, I wonder if I should try to get two 🙂
Only get a backup if you think you’d use it 😀
It’s a really nice, coherent eye collection I think. Just a shame about Fotos y Recardos as I do love that colour along with the Selena shade.
They pair well!
I am pleased for all the purple lovers that the gorgeous purple shade is great. Not so sold on the other shades though – very dupable.
True! They aren’t super unique shades.
Wow the purple is awesome!!!! I need it!
It was!
The purple is the clear winner. Glad this collection turned out so well. Selena’s family must be weeping. Mac approached this and manufactured this collection well. It turned out to be well crafted and a proper tribute. (if you heard a whisper of not like some, you’re right!)
Here’s hoping they adequately stocked this launch!
Oh wow a purple that gets an A! It might be worth grabbing for me!
Haha! 😉
What a gorgeous purple!
It is!
the beautiful purple Selena shade makes me want to try the color for a change.
It’s a nice purple!
NO ME QUEDA MAS reminds me also the two#1, #4 of the Chanel quad in Candeur et Experience.
I can see some similarity!
I’m so relieved the signature purple performed nicely, I don’t know if I’ll shell out the extra dollars for the packaging but it sure is tempting!
It’s finally almost here and it’s good!!! YAAAAAAAAAAY! And the purple is terrific! A cosmetic miracle! From mac! I can’t stop with the !!! Lol I’m just so excited.
This email was buried between two blocks of ads and I just found it. Thank goodness I didn’t order that Lorac palette last night! I’m going big on this one :::giddy with anticipation:::
Phew!
Simply love it!
And it suits you beautifully <3
I have a MAC gift card ready and I have no fear to use it! Hopefully it will be released soon in Italy too.
Good luck, MimiJoy!
The Selena collection is back up on Nordstrom. I ordered my must-haves before getting out of bed this morning! Lol. I internalized not being able to grab them, as I dreamed about not getting my hands on them last night. Get ’em while they’re available!