MAC • Brule • Eye Shadow

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Trixieclose on 5/19/2013 2:14:00 AM more reviews by Trixieclose

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I know you're like "15$ for a beige eyeshadow" and I'm sure you can get a similar color for cheaper- but i will say this color is a must have. Not the Mac shadow itself but the shade from any brand I guess would do. It's a great highlight or all over lid color and you just have to try it to truly appreciate it. It lights up the face and just rounds out your look. Love love love!

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lindatonks on 5/15/2013 5:54:00 PM more reviews by lindatonks

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This is one of the very first MAC eyeshadows that I purchased. Of course it was recommended by the M/A that was helping me. I love this color and have purchased it at least 10 times since the first one.
It is great to apply over your lid primer since it is so neutral and has no shimmer. I also use it as a highlighter near by brow.
It is a must have for any make up collection!

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*TOP REVIEWER* bloodymerry52 on 5/15/2013 5:45:00 PM more reviews by bloodymerry52

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

Brulé is great for an overall wash of color on the lid. Its matte and there's no shimmer. Also nice for brow highlight. Love the pro pan because it stores easily in my palettes.

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xokatiie on 5/13/2013 1:27:00 AM more reviews by xokatiie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

I like this eyeshadow alot, it is not exactly the color of my skin, but it's still a good neutral, matte lid color. It's very good for a natural eye look, however, it isn't that unique, and there are more affordable eyeshadows that could do the exact same thing.

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AeraMarS on 5/4/2013 2:25:00 PM more reviews by AeraMarS

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Other, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I'm not excited with this eyeshadow! Sure it is a great base for me... because I'm very pale but I don't like its texture at all... like I'm putting regular dust on my eyelids... I don't know... maybe it's my own eyeshadow....

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SianO on 3/22/2013 4:26:00 PM more reviews by SianO

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Very Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Grey    

I think this is a lovely base colour for very pale skin. It works well with or without a primer in my case as i do not have oily lids. Im sure on someone who has a deeper skin tone than me it would work well as a highlighter. I found it highly pigmented and easy to apply. It tends to become a little chalky after a couple of hours but i think this is more because of my very dry skin than the eyeshadow itself. Although a little more pricey than drugstore eyeshadows, i really like this one.

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AmandaMARi on 2/16/2013 6:48:00 PM more reviews by AmandaMARi

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

This is the best highlighting shade I have ever used. I have pretty fair skin and this color is like my skin color but ten times better and creamier. It's a perfect brow bone highlight or is perfect all over painterly paint pot and a soft brown in the crease with thin liner and mascara. The finish is satin so it is not quite matte but it definitely is not shimmery or glittery which is perfect. I pack this shadow every time I go out of town or spending the night at a friends. I would recommend this to anyone with fair skin as I use it every single day I wear make up with out a fail.

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1happytrader10 on 1/18/2013 12:41:00 PM more reviews by 1happytrader10

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Received in a swap, this really doesn't show up on my NW20 skin at all. I do use it as a base, but won't repurchase. It takes some work to get product, but I guess that is a common problem with MAC's matte shades. For the cost, there are much better shadows out there.

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*TOP REVIEWER* peoplerpeople on 12/5/2012 more reviews by peoplerpeople

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Medium Brown, Warm   Hair: Black, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I don't wear MAC foundation, but NC42 is my shade. For years I used Naked Lunch as the lighter shade under the brow. Then the other day I fooled around with some app that reproduces what looks to be the blank MAC...face map? Face outline? Anyway, I fooled around with a lot of the MAC shadows on it and Brule looked promising. Now that I have the shadow on my eyelid, I cannot believe how perfect this shade is for my coloring. Will make an excellent neutral (Naked Lunch is definitely rosier shade) and key component to "nude eye."

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Mikeswife on 11/7/2012 11:01:00 AM more reviews by Mikeswife

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This color isn't really light enough on me to use as a highlighter, but I do like it as a nice neutral base for the rest of my eyeshadow. Fallout is minimal and it's matte, so work-appropriate. I would probably repurchase.

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JMAEGIRL on 10/20/2012 7:27:00 PM more reviews by JMAEGIRL

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Oily, Medium, Cool   Hair: Black, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

One of my favs for highlight!

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*TOP REVIEWER* AntiqueGlitter on 9/28/2012 7:29:00 PM more reviews by AntiqueGlitter

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

Brule is a nice neutral to have. It's a true soft beige that I often use as a blending shade. Its uses, I think, depends on your skin color-- I don't use it all over the lid, because it's too similar to my skin color hence it doesn't really show up. I've heard of some really pale people using it for contouring and as an all-over-lid shade, which could work.
Tanned or dark-skinned people could use this as a highlight.
It is finely milled but it's not as soft as I would prefer it to be. All Satin and Matte finish MAC eyeshadows seem to be this way, but the color pay-off is good, at least.
So, all in all, I *might* repurchase--that is, if I ever even finish up this one refill pan--but I don't think I will, because it doesn't have enough uses for me, and its boring color unmotivates me.

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*TOP REVIEWER* msmarielliejellie on 9/25/2012 10:12:00 PM more reviews by msmarielliejellie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I love this color, it is a gorgeous neutral beige that is perfect for all over the eyes, on top of Bare Study paint pot, as a browbone highlight. However, because I have found a cheaper alternative with WNW Brule, I can't go on and buy this basic color everytime all the time. But for someone who wisheS to buy neutrals from MAC, this is one to try.

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everythingblack on 9/25/2012 10:01:00 PM more reviews by everythingblack

Age: 44-55   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

Lovely basic neutral beigy-ivory that I use almost daily as a base. Have repurchased several times already.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Hisoneandonly on 9/25/2012 8:07:00 PM more reviews by Hisoneandonly

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This e/s is always on standby! Brule works as my highlight majority of the time, I like it for when I want a more skin toned look. Such a staple for low maintenance, fuss free e/s looks. I'm reaching for it more since I'm liking matte highlights much more these days. I would repuchase this shade for me it is almost a perfect match to my actual skin.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Tartlette on 9/19/2012 2:12:00 PM more reviews by Tartlette

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

Mac Brule is a staple in my collection. It is a light, creamy neutral colour which matches my very light skin perfectly. I use this as an all over lid colour to even out my skin tone and it covers up the pigmentation in my skin quite nicely. I do have to layer twice though, ideally I'd like to do just one quick sweep. Wet N Wild Brulee is a good dupe for this if you're trying to save money, but after my experience it's worth it to me to spend a little bit extra and buy Mac. I use this shadow daily and will definitely repurchase when I'm finished.

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luna2012 on 8/26/2012 7:09:00 PM more reviews by luna2012

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

it may looks like a blah color but i believe its a basic, natural shade, im nw 15-nw 20 and many light shades like naked lunch dont show up on my lids, but brule does. its perfect for a day time look combined with cork /wedge (my favourite combination) or other browns to create a subtle and beautiful day time look. i also own orb (which is a bit more peachy) and bisque (which is a bit more beige) but once they are applied on the lid, you cant really tell the difference -in comparison to brule. thus, although ive hit pan, i wont repurchase any time soon since i have these 2 similar shades.

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ahmazingemilee on 8/26/2012 5:42:00 PM more reviews by ahmazingemilee

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Green    

I had my makeup done at MAC, and the lady told me all of the products she used on me. She had used Brule over my whole eye and as a highlighter, so i bought it. I use it every day for that purpose and as a base, and I love it! It's perfect for my skin color and blends perfectly. (:

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*TOP REVIEWER* bailokaye on 8/10/2012 12:27:00 AM more reviews by bailokaye

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Other   Eyes: Green    

I have bought and tried this multiple times, so I know it isn't that I just got a dud. It Is so chalky and barely even pigmented, definately not worth $15. It is too difficult to work with. If you need a good all over lid color or blending color, try wet n wild brulee at $3 instead.

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Kenzimarie on 8/8/2012 5:52:00 PM more reviews by Kenzimarie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Oily, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Green    

This was my first MAC shadow. I was so excited to try it when I got home. When I tried it, I saw no pigmentation, no payoff, or any real product on my brush. I have this plastic like layer over the shadow. I cant get anything out of it! Im not sure why but all of MY Mac shadows have been this way. It may be just my store that has the bad ones, or maybe I got a bad batch, but I hate the one that I bought. EVERYONE raves about it and I wish that I could rave too.

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