MAC • Electric Eel • Eye Shadow

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let__go on 6/24/2006 5:40:00 PM more reviews by let__go

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

love this one. i have blue eyes, so i was scared to go with such a high voltage blue, but honestly. its amazing stuff. probably my favorite. its great as a liner or for a sweep of blue on the corners. i am totally buying more when i run out.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ErinElizabeth on 6/11/2006 10:28:00 PM more reviews by ErinElizabeth

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

This is an absolutely gorgeous matte shadow that really makes green eyes pop. It does look really loud in the pan, and it goes on exactly as you'd expect. My only reason for not giving this 5 lippies is that it's somewhat difficult to remove.

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pnayheav3n on 4/28/2006 5:23:00 AM more reviews by pnayheav3n

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

i LOVE this eyeshadow SO much. when i checked the color out online i thought it would be too bright to try on my skin tone (NC40) and with my dark brown eyes. however, when i went to the store to try it on, i found a beautiful bright blue i completely fell in love with! people were complementing me on how beautiful it was (even the bus driver)! i know others have complained that the color in the pan is different from what transfers on to the lids, but if you use a base or primer, the color is pretty close to what you see in the pan. i LOVE it. definitely check this one out, perfect for the summer/night time.

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sandradelight on 4/24/2006 2:12:00 PM more reviews by sandradelight

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

this is very chalky, as evidenced by the powdery clumps that have congregated on my bathroom counter. But now that I have depotted it, it stays in its corner of the palette. I use this with colors like Idol eyes, Fiction, Chrome yellow, Petalescent, Tilt (I'm a GGG/DDD). Today I tried this with cornflower pgiment and it looks great.

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beachhoney on 4/18/2006 7:16:00 AM more reviews by beachhoney

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

this is the first mac pan shadow I bought and Now I'm in LOVE!!!! I have always been a fan of blue eyeshadow since they make my blue/green eyes pop. I had been using Maybelline shadow in "electric blue" which was beautiful. On my recent trip to tha MAC counter I saw this little gem and bought it. WOW! I never thought that such a smooth eyeshadow existed! Not only did it have a superior consistence and easy to control intensity building color, but the color itself was truly beautiful!! I was so impressed that I went out and got another color the same day. I have found my HG of shadows!!! This is awesome as a funky liner or wash of color. However if you put to much on you wind up looking like MiMi from the Drew Carey show!!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* sushiiflower on 3/12/2006 2:05:00 PM more reviews by sushiiflower

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

If I could give this a 3.5, I would. This was one of my first MAC eyeshadows. The bright blue caught my eye and when I got home, I tried it one and immediately fell in love. Electric eel is marketed as a Satin, but for a Satin, it is a bit chalky. You need to build up this color or wear a good base (like urban decay's primer potion) to get this to show up the color it is in the pot. Which a lot of a work compared to the rest of MAC's line. I am a GGG - C40 with brown hair, brown eyes, very yellow/olive undertones, but I find that I can pull off cool colors better than warmer shades. I don't think this color would work for everyone. I love neutrals for day, so I can't imagine wearing this during the day, but maybe one day I will break out of my shell. I really like this paired with Sushi Flower. It almost looks like Cotton Candy. Try before you buy if you are not a fan of brights!

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*TOP REVIEWER* MakeupISart on 2/12/2006 7:13:00 PM more reviews by MakeupISart

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Other   Eyes: Blue    

I like this color so far! It looks VERY scary in the pan..but looks great on! Its a funky, vibrant blue that really stands out. Works great as e/s or as eyeliner!

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Fawny on 1/19/2006 7:16:00 PM more reviews by Fawny

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I love this color, but for some reason it seems to bring out the redness in my face, is that wierd? Everytime I wear it and see myself in the mirror I kind of cringe... it is a beautiful intense color however! I would use it more if it looked good with my skin tone.

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fur_elise on 1/11/2006 9:40:00 AM more reviews by fur_elise

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I LOVEEEE this color!! It's an extremely bright, punchy electric, almost neon blue that looks GREAT. It stands out. I have something of a paler face and dark eyes and hair,a dn ti jsut complements my bright personality so well. I never even wear eyeshadow but I wear this one.

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*TOP REVIEWER* eenie on 1/5/2006 12:49:00 PM more reviews by eenie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I love bright colors, but the chalkiness of this color is a turnoff for me. This is really pretty as a liner, but it's not that different from Out to Sea powerpoint. If you can get past the finish and you LOVE bright colors, then definitely try this one. It does look really nice paired with bitter and chartru paint.

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niamhoo on 11/2/2005 12:27:00 PM more reviews by niamhoo

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I loved the colour from the moment i saw it. the powder goes on very smoothly an lasts for hours and hours.

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*TOP REVIEWER* chiodancrgrl23 on 10/3/2005 9:44:00 AM more reviews by chiodancrgrl23

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This was the very first MAC eyeshadow that I ever bought. Quite possibly the brightest eyeshadow that MAC has ever made! Gorgeous. It is a matte shade and is very pigmented.

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love_and_hate on 9/1/2005 2:21:00 PM more reviews by love_and_hate

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Other   Eyes: Blue    

This color comes out a SCREAMING, LOUD, OBNOXIOUS, IN YOUR FACE HI I'M WEARING BRIGHT FREAKIN BLUE EYESHADOW blue color. I love it. I love applying it, I love finding colors to pair with it (which is an endless amount of fun) I love everything about it. This was my first MAC shadow, and still my favorite :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* psychoexgirlfriend on 8/16/2005 1:51:00 AM more reviews by psychoexgirlfriend

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

This is a really fun colour. However, since I'm an AAB, the colour comes out more green than I'd like. I've tried wearing it as a wash but it's too dramatic. I like blending it in the outer V of my lids. EDIT: Eventually ended up swapping this shadow away. It's just too young looking for me now. I'm starting to outgrow the outlandish colours. But if you're still lovin' that stuff, go for it.

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PhonyBaloney on 8/13/2005 7:47:00 AM more reviews by PhonyBaloney

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

This is prett chalky and the color doesn't appear on me the way it looks in the pan (very green). It's OK as an eyeliner though.

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faustine on 7/19/2005 5:26:00 AM more reviews by faustine

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

As the Mac salesperson recommended, I use this as an eyeliner rather than an eyeshadow. Being an Asian, my eyes are single eyelid (but not the narrow-eye type) so any colour too intense/deep would usually look horrible on me. I would say that as an eyeliner, the colour is quite nice and sharp. However, I do find the texture a bit too chalky, and it is quite difficult to remove with regular eye makeup removers (I've tried Chanel and Clinique, both left a faded blue stains around my eyes).

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*TOP REVIEWER* chimera59 on 6/25/2005 9:04:00 PM more reviews by chimera59

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

I just got this in a swap and tried it out for the first time. In the pan, it's a bright blue with a hint of green-screamingly bright. However, I applied this over my Slick CCB and it turned sort of a murky, dark teal. Then, when I tried using it over a pale neutral base or dusted lightly over bare lids, the color became much brighter. Great color if you love bright shadows, but beware using it over anything other than a pale paint or base. This color is a satin, but only has a tiny hint of pearl. I wear Electric Eel with Frost pigment dusted over it and it brings the color out, brightens it even more and makes it look amazing. A little difficult to work with at first, but a must-have if you love bright or blue eyeshadows.

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*TOP REVIEWER* victoriamegatron on 6/7/2005 11:48:00 PM more reviews by victoriamegatron

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I hate how this shade looks nothing like it does in the pot when it is on the skin. It is very chalky and I use lots of MAC eyeshadows and none have had this problem. It doesn't blend well and it goes on the skin a mucky, not bright teal color. Every color I mix it with ends up looking greyish and dirty, MAC Orange, Chrome Yellow, Bitter. Reviewers keep calling it "bold " and "exciting" but it is everything but that. It is boring and I feel that I waisted my money becaue I wanted a bright, pure pigmented electric blue. I'm not shy with color. I've found Milani blues that are what I want, bold and pigmented, for $2.99.

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*TOP REVIEWER* AsiaChick on 6/7/2005 11:15:00 PM more reviews by AsiaChick

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I bought this just because it stood out and afterwards regretted it since I've never really worn blue e/s before and and didn't know what to do with it. Today I finally found a use for it since I just so happen to be wearing a light greenish blue top. I thought it actually looked good after blending a bit since this is highly pigmented and also chalky for a satin e/s. This is a fun color I can use once in a while. Maybe more often if I get some more clothes that'll match. If you want want a bright greenish blue color this is for you.

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moosemoose on 5/8/2005 2:52:00 PM more reviews by moosemoose

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

wow! this colour popped out at me me at the mac counter! in the pot it looks like a bright blue, however on the lids its more of a deep intense teal colour. Its definatley a colour to have in your mu kit if you like bright colours as it is a very versitle colour!

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