M.A.C. Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo by M.A.C., Eyeshadow Review

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9

This isa great eye shadow

It has good pigmentation, really lasts and doesn't end up in the crease of your eye.

CaroleVonAllten | 1401 reviews

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10

Mac Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo

It looks kind of like a cream but goes on more like a creamy, thick powder shadow. Very pigmented and easy to use. I love how bright and vibrant the red side is, very pearlescent and deep. The purple is pretty, more like a med. amethyst shade. The purple has some glitter-like shimmer in it, it's a little noticeable, but not overly sparkly or chunky. Very attractive looking product, too. I would de...read morefinitely repurchase this product. This was the product that really started my MAC addiction. there are some reviews on here that say the red does not show up true to color - but it does! it just has to be applied a certain way. First of all, use a dark base (i personally use the brown cream liner all over the lid from l'oreal HIP collection), and then apply the red WET over that. put some sketch (mac shadow) in the crease, and i have a red smokey eye - true to the color in the pot. i also get complients one after another whenever i wear this look, it is both a bright look that gets attention but is still smokey and alluring. I always stayed away from red when i bought makeup.. but I just had to get this after looking at reviews. The red didn't show up like it appeared in the pot [thank god]. I thought it would turn on blood red but it's totally not ! The red is a mixture of.. red/orange/copper.. it's a really pretty color.. this changed my view towards red eyeshadows. I love the red.. however the purple.. i'm a bit disappointed.. it's not as purple as i thought it would be.. it's a sparkly lavender light purple color.. which i was not excited about.. and it was lacking some pigmentations. A downfall on this product are the sparkles.. it's all over the place when applied!.. even with a very good primer.. you need to be careful when applying this product.. don't go too much or your whole face will have sparkles. If you're not sure how to wear this.. it looks great by packing in the red first on the lids and blending the crease with the purple for a very cute look. When I first saw this product online, I thought, "Red and purple eyeshadow? Hmph! That's one I can pass on!" Not so. I heard one too many raves about how stunning the red side looks when worn over Queen's Sin lipstick, which I already love. So, in late November 2007, I ordered Mi' Lady before it could sell out. Am I ever glad I did! This is my first Mineralize eyeshadow purchase, and now I think I understand what all the fuss is about. I'll review the two sides of Mi' Lady separately: RED:Yep, this is *red* eyeshadow. True red. Even more unique is the gorgeous red shimmer it has. It's somewhat like the color of New York Apple lipstick, only redder. I dabbed some over Queen's Sin, and WOW! It looked like I had a lips-shaped ruby on my face. This look might be too much for every day, but it will be great for special occasions. VIOLET: Although very beautiful, the violet side of Mi' Lady is somewhat less unique than the red side. I agree with the previous reviewer that it's similar to the color of Violet pigment. BOTH SIDES: Mi' Lady comes in an oversized clear-domed mirror-less compact. You get a very large amount of product for the price,$16.50 USD. The shadows themselves are silky smooth, well-pigmented, and very sparkly, though not garishly so, IMO. I'm even beginning to wonder if I should go for Family Silver before it's history.

mihshelle | 182 reviews

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10

SUPER PIGMENTED!

I had a duo of these in black and blue colors and let me tell you, they were VERY pigmented! i only needed a little amount of eyeshadow to cover my eyes because of the intensity of the color. these shadows have a somewhat shimmery finish, which is very nice. i know these eyeshadows will last me a long time since i dont use too much of it at once. they are easy to blend and super silky. i love them!

kenya | 504 reviews

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10

Great eyeshadow

I bought this first in a brown/green combo, but after using it for a few days went back to purchase in several different shades. I like the fact that depending on outfit or mood, I can dip from different parts of the palette, and create numerous color combinations. The color is rich, and velvety and holds true to the claim of "rich pigment". I also found the colors easy to blend. Very silky when a...read morepplied also (which is good as I have sensitive eye skin that does not like to be rubbed) I did not see a lot of creasing going on, but I do use a primer with all eye shadows. My fave is the silver/black compact. I usually apply it light in the morning, and then if I go out, I blend in some of the darker shade in the crease of my eye for an evening look. I found that it is a lot better to use good MAC brushes also, otherwise it is harder to blend, especially if you use a primer like I do. Overall I would say that this is the best eye shadow that I have ever purchased! The colors are versatile, the price is good, and since I don't wear a ton of makeup, one compact usually will last me around a year. If I want to go for a more subtle look, I use the lighter shade in the palette only, and it looks great for like the weekend, or going to the beach.

MissPurple | 611 reviews

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10

MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo

I love these duos. They did a great job coordinationing the colors in the duos. I love baked cosmetics, and theses are no exception. I love the silky texture ans the subtle shimmer. They apply very nicely, have nicely pigmented shades, they are blendable as well as buildable, and even afterhours of wear, they still look great, no creasing, slipping, or fading. You don't have to use a lot of p...read moreroduct to get good results either. I have five of them and I will add a few more to my collectio, they are so reasonable, and the compact is sleek and lovely.

lesa5363 | 352 reviews

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10

So pretty!

I happen to be a big fan of MAC's mineralized products. I find that they are gorgeous, highly pigmented, and that they go on SO smoothly! I bought a beautiful eye duo during the Venomous Villains collection and even though I've used it several times, it doesn't even look like I've ever dipped the brush in it! Because of the beautiful color swirls, you can get a different look each time you use it. Always wear a base underneath, though, to prevent creasing!

ThePastyHarlot | 173 reviews

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5

wonderful

it has long been synonymous with quality in the realm of cosmetics, and their Mineralize Eye Shadow Duos are no exception.

YolandaBeadles | 1 reviews

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5

Nice

Very nice eye shadow

YolandaWayne | 1 reviews

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6

Great

This is a great eye shadow

ElishaSteward | 1 reviews

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10

Shimmery long lasting eyeshadow

These go on as if they are cream shadow, seriously that is how pigmented these are. They have all sorts of hot shiny shades, when placed in the center of the lid they really intensify your eyeshadow. Or if you just grab a little product use it to enhance your brow bone.

Makeupmela | 48 reviews

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