Eye Shadow - Shale

MAC Cosmetics

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4.2

342 reviews
78%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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ingredients

castor seed oil, coconut oil, beeswax, hydrogenated castor oil, tocopheryl acetate, vitamin E

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    4.0
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    hodgam8

    14 years ago

    This is a gorgeous, not bruised looking but not super bright, purple shadow. The texture and color and both amazing - it looks great with vex or pincurl and then beauty marked in the outer...

    About reviewer (153 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    cookayhaikoo

    14 years ago

    Purple eye shadows are my fav, and this is no exception. I've worn it with a neutral look in my crease for a lil color. It's actually purple on me as well, so I guess (like everything) it looks...

    About reviewer (40 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    clschaan

    14 years ago

    I bought this on a whim and I'm glad I did .. I had like four compliments about my eyeshadow today .. and that like never happens! I have green eyes and everyone kept saying how they "popped". I...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    loulou04

    14 years ago

    Not my favourite mac e/s...pretty in the pan but looks kind of muddy on my lid. boo!

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    shaecode

    14 years ago

    really unique and pretty color! i'm slowly venturing out of neutrals and this is a nice change, yet it's not too bright. looks great on my brown eyes. i wear it on my lid with blackberry in the...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    BeautyMuse

    14 years ago

    A really nice grayish purple shadow. I don't use it as much as I could, but I do like it as a lid colour. It looks nice with Satin Taupe in the crease but I prefer pairing it with Brown Down in...

    About reviewer (233 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    romanoti

    14 years ago

    shale is like the perfect boyfriend i want to like but i just can't.. there is something about it. it looks so pretty in the pan and then it gets weird. it just goes odd pink on me. not worth it....

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    ilovegloss

    14 years ago

    Such a pretty color! I wanted something that was plum/purple, but not too dark or too bright. I have worn Shale almost everyday since I have purchased it. I wear it with Shroom, Jest, and/or...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    live4rn

    15 years ago

    Another MAC fave for me, this is perfect for the days that I want a purple or plum look but don't feel daring enough for Trax. I have worn this with plum, bronze and black eyeliners and they all...

    About reviewer (215 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    devlynaskurt

    15 years ago

    i lost satin taupe along with maybe 20 other mac e/s and a whole "bomb case" of makeup products last year when i moved out of my apartment to live in sin with my sweets. ever the optimist, during...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Allyxx

    15 years ago

    I love this eyeshadow. I pair it with carbon and line my eyes with black liquid liner when i wear this and its a gorgeous smoked out look thats not too over the top. Perfect for day wear! Love!

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    olliesbear

    15 years ago

    I have a funny story behind this shadow...I had originally purchased this shadow back in 2004...well, I lost it..as in it just disappeared outta my bag so I thought it had been taken and eventually...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    ttyn

    15 years ago

    great greyish purple shade long lasting,,,goes great with mac phloof

    About reviewer (88 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    pinkywinky911

    15 years ago

    my mac MUA recommended this to me because i needed a middle color to go with satin taupe and it was pefect! i luv satin taupe and i would call shale its baby sister.. :D they complement each other...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Giannina

    15 years ago

    This is a very unique color, it's a plum-grayish color, very nice as a crease color

    About reviewer (324 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    adele37

    15 years ago

    This is a really pretty medium purple-grey that I use as a crease color. It's a satin and a drop difficult to blend, but so pretty that it's worth the extra time. I'm really pale and using this as...

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOther, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    bvan117

    15 years ago

    This is a great all over the lid color. I used this with shadowy lady and it looks amazing!! This color would look great with any shade of purple!! def a must-try!! highly recommend!!

    About reviewer (103 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sschroed

    15 years ago

    This is my HG eyeshadow - the color is AMAZING and goes so well with my blue eyes and light, cool-toned skin!!!! It is a very beautiful, unique smoky grey purple. LOVE IT!!!!!!

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    sgbabe

    15 years ago

    I love that you can dress Shale up or down! It's such a safe color to wear with just about everything!

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    UltraPremiumDeluxe

    15 years ago

    The review below by Blink1217 says my thoughts exactly--this is a beautiful work-safe smokey eye look. I'm nc15 and I absolutely love it. It's very cool-toned and plays nicely with Shroom, Sweet...

    About reviewer (103 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

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