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Friday, August 1, 2008

Review: MAC Starflash Eyeshadows



So many of you have asked me about these eyeshadows so I thought id discuss them a bit more. These are a brand new finish that MAC is releasing into future eyeshadows, it is a creamy, finely-milled powder feel that goes on smooth, and some pigmented for the most part. I love the texture of these eyeshadows along with the other finishes already in the MAC line such as Frost and Veluxe Pearl.

However, there are a few colors from this particular collection that didn't tickle my fancy like I thought it would because they ended up not showing up too much on my NC30 skin. Such as lotusland and Sunset B. Initially I thought these colors were gorgeous but was disappointed when I could barely see it on my skin. I love Sunset B though because it isn't outrageously pink, so I thought to myself, I am going to make it work!

Instead, I noticed that it looks a lot better under a base of some sort, whether it be UDPP or a paint pot. For you gals that have the "Bare Study" paint pot, I believe it will look just utterly gorgeous with Sunset B on top as it gives an extra shimmer, adding more dimension into the eyeshadow. Mind you, the swatch of Sunset B by itself was like 10 swipes of it!



Another color I thought would impress me but didn't? Talent Pool. Don't get me wrong this is a pretty color, it just looks like a bunch of other blues that I own. It almost looks like "Steamy", and do I really need it??! Nah.



So there you have it! Hope that helps, I will be doing my Lustre Twins review soon with swatches. I had to move all my pigments to a bigger drawer (with the dividers from an Asian market), since I acquired "Tea Time" (colour forms), and "Gilded Green" (gorgeous!) swatch of that coming soon as well including a tutorial using it. So stay tuned!

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19 comments:

  1. Cindyy825August 1, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    Thanks Vanessa! You always make me want to go get some more eyeshadow and pigments.

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  2. TaraAugust 1, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    thanks for the swatches. theyre really helpful.

    You said lotusland didnt show up easily, did putting a base underneath it help it appear a bit? i really want this color, but not if its goin to show up. thnx a lot.

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  3. ♔JaimieAugust 1, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    I had the same issues. I'm NC30 also and was very diappointed, it just barely showed. I'm going to return it. I finally found a good brown. Now I'm on a search for a good pink. I have sushi flower, but its not the right pink. any suggestions?

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  4. ♡ Nic Nic ♡August 1, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    Sunset B looks gorgeous with base!! it will look lovely on you! cant wait to see it on you :D

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  5. BAugust 1, 2008 at 1:54 PM

    I checked out Starflash tonight and was a bit disappointed at that Sunset B too. My NW45 skin was like, "Are you kidding me?" LOL! So I didn't purchase any of them. But since you bring it up, I'll have to check out that Tea Time. It looks lovely. Have a great weekend, sis!

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  6. The Shades Of UAugust 1, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    That's why I didn't get Sunset B. Besides, I think I have way to much pink by now. I got Top Hat (gorgeous!) and Smoke & Diamonds. The rest I think can be easily duped. Love your swatches!

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  7. AhleessaAugust 1, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    Every time I see your blog I want to get the new collection eyeshadows. I told myself I'm going to hold back until October, but it's so hard... hehe~ :P

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  8. BombchellAugust 1, 2008 at 3:38 PM

    lol your so lucky you dont live on my street!!!

    if not I'll prob. be there almost all the time b4 events, and just for fun. lol

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  9. AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 5:23 PM

    oh no....i bought all those colors that didn't show up. lol =) hopefully, they will look a lot better with a base.

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  10. *~kAy~*August 1, 2008 at 6:11 PM

    always love all your reviews and swatches! :)

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  11. Stephanie TAugust 1, 2008 at 6:42 PM

    What's that orange looking pigment? The second one down from the top right.

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  12. (g)ezebelAugust 1, 2008 at 10:15 PM

    they're all so pretty!!!

    must. resist. temptation. to. buy. more. MAC. eyeshadows...

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  13. MakeupByRenRenAugust 2, 2008 at 12:13 AM

    i'm going to make sunset b work too, lol...

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  14. Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.netAugust 2, 2008 at 1:02 AM

    ok sis. when i come to visit, can i sleep next to the pigments? no need for pillow and blanket. i think we'll (pigments and i) be just fine ;D haha.

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  15. QuinnieBeeAugust 2, 2008 at 4:56 AM

    I've ordered sunset b + gold & brazen thought it's a nice 1 from ur swatch

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  16. AnonymousAugust 2, 2008 at 7:22 AM

    Girrrll, I, too, was disappointed with Sunset B. I thought it was going to be smooth and creamy like the rest. Glad to know that it was just not me. :/

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  17. The 4 RockstarsAugust 3, 2008 at 12:23 AM

    Question: Is sunset b the same as the pink from one of the heatherette trios?

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  18. AnonymousAugust 3, 2008 at 7:29 AM

    I am a MAC artist and no these shadows are not going to be released in the the regular shadow collections. It is limited edition.

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  19. naAugust 4, 2008 at 12:50 AM

    Thanks for the swatches! I didn't pick up any of them, but only because I had similar enough colors from the regular line. Sunset B is pretty, though!

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