MAC • Motif eyeshadow • Eye Shadow

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*TOP REVIEWER* PhanieRajh on 1/16/2012 12:22:00 PM more reviews by PhanieRajh

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

A nice neutral colour with a strong pink shimmer on my NC44 skin. Nice to have, but not necessary.

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Takota on 11/29/2011 6:41:00 PM more reviews by Takota

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

Actually, I really like this eyeshadow!!!! Its super pretty and unique. Its dark yellowy-gold with raspberry sheen. Something nice to wear instead of everyday neutrals.

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*TOP REVIEWER* wildflower85 on 8/24/2011 1:02:00 PM more reviews by wildflower85

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

If you just glance at this color, it looks pretty boring, yellow too, and unappealing, but once it's on, you can see just how awesome this eyeshadow is. It's a duochrome peach with a gorgeous shimmer of purple/pink. When it's applied, the yellow truly fades to peach and just alllows a beautiful highlight to your eyelids. Not terribly dramatic, but definitely noticable. I like to wear this everyday, and it looks great lit with Nocturnelle. I will definitely buy again.

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BrittenE on 8/12/2011 5:52:00 PM more reviews by BrittenE

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

This eyeshadow is really neat. When the gal at the MAC store showed this to me I thought she was crazy. I had just told her I don't like anything gold or yellow or orange. But then she showed me that if I mix Motif with Mulch, it turns this beautiful purple/brown/pink colour. I absolutely love how it looks together and have been wearing it almost everyday since I got it with Mulch. Very cool.

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Lisaanthony7 on 8/11/2011 2:18:00 PM more reviews by Lisaanthony7

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

This is the coolest eyeshadow!I recieved this in a swap and I freaking love it!It looks yellow in the pan but once applied it is a beautiful pearl pinkish color depending on what other shadows you use ,it reflects that color.I love using this on my lid with swiss chocolate in my crease,I wear that look at least 4 times a week!If you have the opportunity to own this shadow,definely do it!!

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Violet34 on 7/31/2011 9:29:00 PM more reviews by Violet34

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

I love this es!! And one of the main reasons I'm reviewing it is that I would NEVER have picked it out at first glance. In the pan it looks orange-y gold to me and being cool toned it would have terrified me! It was recommended to me by an online MA and was used with Motif as base, paradisco in the crease, and Sketch in the outer corner. I LOVE this look. My eyes are brown with a little green and Motif is excellent for that. The trick is to find the right es to use it with. It is wonderful with Copperplate. I have also used it with Sable in the crease and I love those togther. It can be used just to give a little pop on the center of the lid too. This really is a hidden gem. I love the color payoff and I have to say this is one of the only duochromes that can actually works on me. Give it a try! I think this would be very flattering on a wide range of skintones.

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*TOP REVIEWER* sweet_like_honey on 7/14/2011 2:24:00 PM more reviews by sweet_like_honey

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

Love, love, LOVE this eyeshadow!!! I have been looking for a light gold/pink duochrome eyeshadow ever since I ran out of my beloved I Nuovi Lava eyeshadow, which I bought on a trip to the Philippines in 2006. I have been searching for years and finally saw MAC Motif on MUA and had to buy it. (I got it for $12 on Amazon.) The color is a sheer gold with pink mica that makes it "change color". It's a sheer, iridescent and alluring color that works so well with my NC40 skin. I use it on my lid, with Embark along the crease for a gorgeous daytime look that makes my brown eyes really pop. Ahhhhhhh love it- sooo pretty!!

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Rhonlynn on 4/12/2011 7:05:00 PM more reviews by Rhonlynn

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I love this color, I've used it for years. It sometimes shows pink, gold or a light orange, and goes with everything I wear. It has a shimmer. The coverage can be applied heavy, or very sheer. It can be applied wet or dry, I usually wear it dry.

For the money, I think MAC eye shadow is the best thing out there. This is my favorite color, but I have tons of MAC eye shadows in my make up bag.

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*TOP REVIEWER* bigsvig on 4/10/2011 11:41:00 AM more reviews by bigsvig

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

MOTIF looks pale gold in the pan, but on my pale skin only the pink shimmer shows. I use it to wash a pretty dimension over other colors on the lid. Over PATINA it looks amazing!
EDIT: I don't think I emphasized enough what a sophisticated, subtle dimension this can add when washed over other colors or even a neutral eye design. A photo just can't capture it. So pretty

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dainty77 on 10/10/2010 4:54:00 PM more reviews by dainty77

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

Well as usual, I was at the MAC counter testing out all the eye shadows and I came across Motif. Now, this shadow reminds me of a special edition Mineralize Skinfinish called "Porcelain Pink". It has such a beautiful glow to it. I use the eye shadow all over the lid and add a bit of Trax in the outer crease. I also use it as a brow and cheek highlight. It's quite versatile! I'm so happy I got it and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice highlight color.

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*TOP REVIEWER* frostythesnowman81 on 6/29/2010 3:09:00 AM more reviews by frostythesnowman81

Age: Unknown   Skin: Normal, Olive, Neutral   Hair: Black, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I know this is supposed to be a pink duo chrome, but it was gold on my lids. I really like this shade, but I find that brown suits my skin tone better so I will not be repurchasing.

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TrishyB on 6/28/2010 12:56:00 AM more reviews by TrishyB

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

Ummm... I don't really know how to describe this e/s colour lol its a duochrome - pink/peach/gold colour :s hahaha no idea!
Its good as a highlighter, I've still yet figured out how to wear this e/s properly and until then, its getting 3/5 from me! Its an interesting colour, which is the main reason I bought it! Colours are kind of confusing haha

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*TOP REVIEWER* Hothead on 5/24/2010 8:42:00 PM more reviews by Hothead

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm   Hair: Red, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I agree with the prior reviewer: I like this ES. Note, I don't love it and there are probably many dupes for it but NOT with duochrome.. and that is what makes it valuable to me.

I have done some great spring looks with this ES and for photography it is super... so, yes it is worth 5 lippies, and yes, I will repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* spacecow17 on 5/24/2010 8:22:00 PM more reviews by spacecow17

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

I like Motif - its a peachy sheer color with pink undertones. I use this as a highlight for pinkish or copper eyeshadows. I do use it occassionaly on the lid as well, however I would need to pack on a couple of layers for it the color to show up. It's not bad as neutral color, it works just as well. I place this on the inner third of my lid and place a darker color and blend it together and it looks really nice. Motif works well with Coppering, Cranberry, Nocturnelle, and Sketch.

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lovelylaura86 on 4/29/2010 1:02:00 PM more reviews by lovelylaura86

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

This was my first MAC eyeshadow and I am not too impressed with this one. It is very sheer and I feel it was such a waste of money.

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bittersweetmoment on 4/27/2010 2:41:00 PM more reviews by bittersweetmoment

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

This shadow was recommended to me by the MAC artist and I had always overlooked it. Nothing drew me to it. Pair it with Cranberry and it looks beautful. It's got a duochrome effect so in the light it will look a light subtle pink.

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melissaannstewy on 4/6/2010 1:05:00 AM more reviews by melissaannstewy

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

Way too sheer. Doesn't go on well....

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*TOP REVIEWER* simera2371 on 3/22/2010 5:57:00 PM more reviews by simera2371

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Dry, Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

This eyeshadow is in one word awful. i dont like the pink duo chrome in it. I can not work with this color. Def would not recommend. It is way to sheer.

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blubutterfly04 on 2/18/2010 1:58:00 AM more reviews by blubutterfly04

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brown, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

This was the first MAC shadow i bought back when MAC shadows had screw-on tops. Since thenI've bought it maybe 7 times over. I love this with browns shadows like Folie and Espresso. I also use it on its own with brown eyeliner or as a highlight. I will buy it a thousand times over.

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silverdusk on 1/7/2010 10:08:00 PM more reviews by silverdusk

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

Motif is definitely one of the colors I always go back to from my MAC collection. It's a mainstay for me. It seems many reviewers here are undecided about it or not sure how to use it. It's a staple for anyone with light eyes, or for those with brown eyes who love pink shadow looks and need a blending or base color. I love mixing it with neutral browns for a warm peachy look. It is a perfect blending color for orangey eye looks with blue eyes. It's great also for a subtle inner corner highlight. Sometimes I also use it to highlight my cupids bow on my top lip.

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