MAC • Shale Eyeshadow • Eye Shadow

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Sylvia100 on 11/26/2010 7:19:00 AM more reviews by Sylvia100

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Green    

The colour looks so beutiful in the pan. But for my green eyes and tanned skin it doesn`t work.......on my eyes it looks more of a bruise colur......won`t repurchase

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babssoft on 11/14/2010 6:21:00 PM more reviews by babssoft

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

this is a beautiful color if you have green eyes and red or dark blond hair. it was selected for me by a pro MAC artist. He nailed it.

You can wear it without liner during the day, and add a black line to the top lid at night (preferably a smudgy black pencil that can blend with the shadow.)

Also, it lasts a long time.

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*TOP REVIEWER* starrysim on 11/12/2010 10:01:00 PM more reviews by starrysim

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Simply heavenly! The shade is a complex purply mauvy brown with a gorgeous sheen. It's well pigmented and easy to blend, without any fallout. One of the top neutrals in the permanent line, IMO. It's almost a dupe for Illegal Cargo, which is also one of my faves, but it's LE.

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*TOP REVIEWER* spacecow17 on 11/10/2010 9:53:00 PM more reviews by spacecow17

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

At first I was reluctant to buy this eyeshadow because of the recent bad reviews, but I just decided to try it out for myself. And I have to say that I am glad I didn't listen to all the bad reviews.
Honestly, the whole "digging into the pan", is not even that of a huge deal. It just takes a little more pressing to get the color. Once you have done that, the eyeshadow will run across your lid like butter. It showed up just fine on my NC40 skintone. And this color does last longer than some of the other MAC eyeshadows I own. Its very crease proof on my oily eyelids. And why do others complains about layering? Most people layer their eyeshadows anyway to get more color payoff, so why is this one such a huge deal?
Anyway, this eyeshadow has a lovely lavender color with a grey undertone. If youre sick of wearing brown neutrals and want a different color that is still wearable, then try Shale. Shale is super versatile! You can use it all over the lid for a quick wash and blend the outer parts to make an instant smokey look with a black eyeliner. Or you could pair it up with a darker color on the crease with a purple or brown to make it more dramatic. Eversince I have bought this eyeshadow, I've been using it a lot. It's possibly becoming one of my favorite colors :) Again, some products work differently for different people. Try it out for yourself first before jumping into the bandwagon!

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simplyxjosey on 10/7/2010 3:34:00 PM more reviews by simplyxjosey

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

dark plummy purply greyish taupe with crappy pigmentation. Love the color but I rly have to dig my brush in and pack it on. Too much work for me honestly. Mac's Hypnotizing was what I wanted shale to be. I find shale has brownish tones on my lids then hypnotizing. Although I still occasionally reach for this shadow because it is still a beautiful color, it's rare that I feel like dealing with the disappointing pigmentation.

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evbenavides on 10/5/2010 10:08:00 AM more reviews by evbenavides

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

I really tried to love this item. I tried it with def combos and just does not work for me. Looks like someone hit me in the eye. This is a purple/grayish color. I tried to pack it on to try to give it a more purple color just was not working for me. I was very disappointed in this color. Already listed in my swap list. :(

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smdaigle on 9/30/2010 7:43:00 AM more reviews by smdaigle

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Wavy   Eyes: Blue    

I bought this for a neutral/pink tone and use it almost every day either with other pink/purple colors or with blues. My skintone has a lot of red undertones and this color looks lighter on me than it might on someone with fairer skin. Some days I use it as the darker crease color and other days I use it as my midtone lid color . . . it just depends on how dark I want to go. On me, it's fairly neutral and looks a bit more taupe than purple but it definately goes with other purple shadows (Shadowy Lady is one I've used).

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jaymief on 9/17/2010 3:01:00 AM more reviews by jaymief

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I really love this color. It's a very wearable color that's not too bright or too purple. I like to pair it with Vex.

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*TOP REVIEWER* JoSummers on 9/15/2010 5:55:00 PM more reviews by JoSummers

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

This is a shimmery medium dusty gray-purple. It looks good as a crease color, or as an all-over lid color and also as a smoky eye color. I wear it with black liquid liner and it looks awesome. The shadow is well pigmented, it lasts all day, it applies easily, and the color is lovely. Wouldn't change a thing.

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amber832 on 9/6/2010 1:39:00 PM more reviews by amber832

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Straight   Eyes: Hazel    

I love this eyeshadow, the pigmentation is wonderful and application is very easy. I usually pair it with graphology on the crease. The color looks grayish purple on my fair skin, but it definitely does not look "too purple" as if it was bruised. I recommend checking this e/s first as it might not look that good on every skin tone.

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*TOP REVIEWER* listenlikethieves on 9/2/2010 1:25:00 PM more reviews by listenlikethieves

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

If there's a dupe for this I don't want to know -- I bought it sight unseen after liking the effect on a Temptalia tutorial, and I'm so happy I did.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Mondenkind on 8/20/2010 2:06:00 AM more reviews by Mondenkind

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

When I first bought this color and got it home I was a little disappointed since upon initial inspection it was very close to another color I already had and disliked - Smashbox's Spellbound. However when I compared them side by side I found that Shale is actually a little bit darker and this completely saves it from turning into a muddled mess on my skin tone. When used over a base this keeps it's color remarkably true to how it appears in the pan with the gold showing up just enough to provide just a little bit of a highlight. The color sits perfectly on my eye lid and doesn't move around at all. Lovely.

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stellbell on 8/16/2010 9:33:00 PM more reviews by stellbell

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

This eye shadow makes me happy for some reason.

I actually need to repurchase Shale because I lost the quad it was in. I'm missing it dearly!

I bought it on my first trip to MAC, and it was the first color I absolutely fell in love with.

It makes me sad I don't have it anymore.

I always wanted to use it.

When I didn't feel inspired or didn't know how I wanted to do my eyes that day, I would start off with Shale.

I think it's sort of a neutral, earthy color.

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rjcromie on 8/11/2010 2:29:00 PM more reviews by rjcromie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Such a unique colour! I can't imagine ever finding a dupe for this, I use it when I want a change from my usual gold/browns. If you only buy one eyeshadow from mac then I recommend this one because it's so different. I wear it alone or with shroom as a highlight.

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xushi on 8/5/2010 2:13:00 AM more reviews by xushi

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

It's a hard shade to pull off, but I usually pair it with another colour in the same shade family. It looks great by itself also.

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*TOP REVIEWER* angekronaus on 7/31/2010 2:29:00 PM more reviews by angekronaus

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Medium   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I dont know what i love more about this product, the way it glides on or the colour.
Its so understated & unexpected this colour & i find myself using it on days when i cant decide on what colour combo to use. I use it alone, with just a liner & it gets compliments. I use it together with purples or greys & it gets compliments. I think its rather overlook & sadly so. Its one of my fav fav fav e/shadows.

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kmntx on 7/23/2010 11:51:00 AM more reviews by kmntx

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

Love this color!! Perfect for me for everyday wear. Makes my green eyes pop. I usually pair it with Studio Gear Camisole Satin & MAC Vanilla.

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krw134 on 7/23/2010 10:41:00 AM more reviews by krw134

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I don't know why I waited so long to pick this gem up. I love purple shadow with my blue eyes and Shale does not disappoint. On my fair skin it is a light greyish-purple. It doesn't make my eyes look bruised, which some purples can do, so another reason for me to love it. It'll take me forever to use it all up, but when I do I will certainly repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ImYourFavoriteDrug on 7/22/2010 5:49:00 PM more reviews by ImYourFavoriteDrug

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I like this shade. Reminds me of Satin Taupe but with much more purple undertones. This brings out my green eyes. I like it with Nocturnelle or Shadowly Lady.

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caitlinmccauley on 6/10/2010 1:11:00 PM more reviews by caitlinmccauley

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

This is a gorgeous, soft eyeshadow. As the reviewer below said, it is unique but still muted enough to be used as a neutral. I got it to wear everyday instead of a brown color. Love it and the formula is great.

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