Reviews: MAC Foiled Shadow

By M.C. -
MAC Faerie Whispers Collection
So, today I'm super excited to be reviewing the new (somewhat) MAC foiled eyeshadow. I've been eyeing this product since it came out and I finally bought it a couple of weeks ago and I've been testing it out ever since.

This eyeshadow comes from the MAC Faerie Whispers collection, which, I believe is limited edition. This collection is super cute and girly with a lot of light, shimmery feminine colors. Based on the reviews I've seen, the eyeshadows are the most popular items, although there are also lip and cheek items.

Now, honestly, I've never disliked a MAC product and this is no exception. First off, the packaging and appearance are awesome. As you can see in the picture, the eyeshadow has a sort of wrinkled texture that looks a bit like crumpled tin foil, which I think is very unique and pretty. Also, I like that the top of the container is clear so that you can see the shade without opening it.

Fly by Twilight
Now, I only have one of these shadows, so I can't say a whole lot about the variation or pigmentation of the collection in general. There are eight shades on MAC's website (although a few are sold out, so, if you want to get one, do it quickly) and they seem to have a fair range of colors. There's a purple, a few neutral tones, and a couple of brownish tones -- all of which are bold and beautiful.

In terms of quality, I can say that my shade, Fly By Twilight, is super pigmented and super shimmery and super pretty. MAC describes Fly By Twilight as taupe, but, on my skin, it looks very silver. This line definitely lives up to the name "foiled eyeshadow." They all look very shimmery and shiny. If you don't like sparkly eyeshadows, this is not for you. Although, I will say that these are true shimmer shades; there aren't any big chunks of glitter. The shadows are also very long wearing and there's hardly any fallout -- which is the sort of quality most of us already expect from MAC.

Fly By Twilght
In terms of texture, the shadow is very soft and creamy to the touch. I did have a little trouble blending it though, so you may have to do a little extra work in that respect.

As far as I know, you can only buy these shadows in a MAC store or at MAC.com. They retail for $20 each, which is about par for the course for a MAC shadow. It is a little expensive, but, for the quality, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I do wish that MAC had released a palette of all of these shades, but, all things considered, I think the price is fair.

All things considered, the only downsides to this product are that it's a little difficult to blend and you have to buy each shadow individually.

Final rating: 9/10

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