MAC Colourization: Pro Palette Eye Shadow Duos Swatches and Review

Double Feature 1, Double Feature 2
Double Feature 3, Double Feature 4
Double Feature 6, Double Feature 7






Double Feature 1, Double Feature 2
Double Feature 3, Double Feature 4

I've had the chance to play with the Colourization eye shadow duos from MAC. These are Pro palette pre-filled shadow duos that contains coordinating colors for everybody, from the neutral-loving lass to the dramatic, edgy rocker chick. I have six of the eight pre-filled Pro palette duos. Let's take a look!

Swatches and review after the jump


Double Feature 1


Double Feature 2


Double Feature 3




Double Feature 4


Double Feature 6


Double Feature 7

Swatches:

Double Feature 1


Double Feature 1


Double Feature 2


Double Feature 2


Double Feature 1 and 2


Double Feature 3


Double Feature 2 and 3


Double Feature 4


Double Feature 4


Double Feature 4


Double Feature 6


Double Feature 6


Double Feature 6


Double Feature 4 and 6


Double Feature 7


Double Feature 7


Double Feature 7

Double Feature 1 features a bright yellow gold (veluxe pearl) and pinked up chrome purple (frost). I like the bright yellow in this duo, very fresh and summery!

Double Feature 2 contains a bright lime (veluxe pearl) and frosty deep grey (frost). I am very drawn to the bright lime shadow; reminds me of that yellow green shadow in the Tempting quad. The grey makes for a nice lower lashline liner or crease color.

Double Feature 3 contains a mid-tone teal (matte) and deep chocolate (satin). I am glad this duo does not contain anything shimmery or frosty. I don't think I own any matte teal, so this is a welcome change. The deep chocolate makes for a nice crease color, and the texture would also be a great bridal shade.

Double Feature 4 is a deep forest green (veluxe pearl) and a mid-tone ochre brown (matte). My review is mixed on this one because I am in love with the deep forest green, but loathe the matte ochre brown (ewww).

Double Feature 6 is the only completely neutral duo that I got. It has a light grey taupe (matte) and a mid-tone bronze (veluxe pearl). I don't like the grey as it literally disappeared into my skin. The mid-tone bronze is nice and good for the lid or crease/outer V.

Double Feature 7 is composed of a bright fuchsia (frost) and a cool black (satin). Both colors are gorgeous and great to pair with each other.

All in all, these duos are great for no-brainer combinations. If some of these are too bright, you can opt to use a fluffy brush to apply the shade sheerly on your lid, then use the darker color as a liner. My favorites are Double Feature 2, 3, and 7. The texture of these are great - very smooth, buttery, good pigmentation. I like that MAC eliminated the loathed Lustre formula in these duos, but kept the variety by including mattes, veluxe pearls, frosts, and satins.

Price: $25 U.S./$30 CDN

Availability:
North America August 4, 2011
International August 2011

The Shades Of U Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Note: Media samples were provided by a representative of the company for consideration. All opinions are completely mine.