The Multitasker: My MAC eyeshadow palette

I was a bit late to the game with the whole MAC eye shadow thing. I know a MAC eyeshadow is many girls first step into the makeup world, but I had somehow by-passed it. I think I was always daunted by the rows upon rows of colour and didn't know where to begin. So now that I actually work in makeup, and have some friends who can help me out with their Pro discount, I decided that I'd waited long enough, and decided to take the plunge. And took the plunge I did - because in a matter of about two weeks, I had bought a customised 15 pan palette, along with an empty 4 pan palette, for when I'm wanting to travel a bit lighter.

I did a lot of research on Youtube and blogs to find out which shades I would get the most use of for myself, but also in my Pro kit. I tried not to buy too many dupes of shadows I already had in previous palettes.

Overall I tried to buy a mix of mattes and shimmers, with both warm and cool tones. The shades that I was most excited to try was Cranberry, as I love the unique rich colour, and so far have been really pleased with it. In fact, there isn't a single shade that I have been disappointed with. With this palette, I can interchange shades and create so many looks.

Top L to R: Shroom, All That Glitters, Woodwinked, Sable, Mulch
Middle L to R: Omega, Wedge, Charcoal Brown, Mystery, Handwritten,
Bottom L to R: Quarry, Satin Taupe, Cranberry, Smut, Carbon

For the top two rows, I have laid them out so that there is a corresponding matte below the shimmer shade. I paired them to allow for a quick selection between shades. Then for the bottom row they are a bit more stand alone. I think Quarry and Satin Taupe work beautifully together. Smut does a great job of darkening the outer corners of Cranberry. And Carbon is ready to deepen any shade and also acts as a soft liner.

E x