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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    dior_duchess

    20 years ago

    Shale is, as someone else put it, taupey-plum. It's not dark, but not light either. It's pretty neutral. As far as purple shadows go, I'm not a huge advocate. I'd prefer a nice, matte, pastel lilac...

    About reviewer (253 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    bulbataras

    20 years ago

    This is a beautiful neutral plum shade. It lasts all day and there is plenty of product even though the shadows look small. This, along with a plum liner, make sexy smoky eye that is not OTT for...

    About reviewer (177 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    luvpetal

    20 years ago

    I had high expectations for Shale after hearing all the rave reviews. Unfortunately, it's quite blah on me (LLL/FFF, yellow undertones). I only reach for it if I'm after a natural look with a touch...

    About reviewer (73 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    bunny207

    20 years ago

    This is a great color for both as an all over wash and for creating a smokey eye (if you have paler skin). Shale is a beautiful, shimmery, bruised taupe. Blends beautifully and can be worn day...

    About reviewer (964 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    laureg

    20 years ago

    beautiful! a muted grayish/plum color, this shadow really makes blue and green eyes pop. gorgeous for a smoky eye. i love using it with goldbit or retrospeck for everyday, or with vex and club for...

    About reviewer (720 reviews)

    Age

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    MichErin

    20 years ago

    Shale is a gorgeous plum w/ grey undertones. I really like to pair this eyeshadow w/ MAC Jest. They make for a great "everyday" eye, although I don't wear the same look everyday :) I am a...

    About reviewer (136 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    marvelous

    20 years ago

    I don't get what is so great about this e/s. It looks absolutely gorgeous in the pan, but when applied looks like some normal lightish purple plum color. I'm sure there are many many drugstore...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOther

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    FiestyFemme

    20 years ago

    Shale was one of my first MAC e/s--- I did love it, but I've found a lookalike that I like better! :) Milani Icy Plum is identical IMHO to Shale, but about $10 cheaper. I actually like the way Icy...

    About reviewer (234 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    mar23

    20 years ago

    I love this eyeshadow, it is such a gorgeous shade of lilac, it's one of my favorites especially when worn with the MAC eyeshadow Sable.

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    seba

    20 years ago

    This was my first MAC e/s, used on me by a MAC MA during a makeover and I'm glad I've bought it. Up to this day it remains my absolute fave e/s shades (shimmery medium plum, a bit hard to...

    About reviewer (127 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    katlynel

    20 years ago

    Shale is the cool-neutral cousin to Trax, substituting a grey undertone instead of Trax's reddish tones, also less shimmery than Trax. Shale looks fantastic in the crease, a much more special look...

    About reviewer (188 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    chineselaundry

    20 years ago

    This, along with Trax and Naked Lunch, is the only color that I wear on a daily basis. I was skeptical at first, since it's a bit dark, but after working with it a bit, I absolutely love it. It's a...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    LauraA

    20 years ago

    I think that I like this smoky light purple for an all over color better than I do for a crease color. I use it over Vex, which gives it a pretty iridescent sheen and keeps it from being too dark....

    About reviewer (119 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    BreezyGirl

    20 years ago

    This is a great crease color! Looks great with Vex, Yogurt, Seedy Pearl and especially Digit. Easy to blend and gives my brown eyes amazing depth!

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    traceyrose1612

    20 years ago

    After reading all the reviews on here i finally decided to buy shale and im so glad i did! i have green eyes and this shade complimented them perfectly and really makes them stand out.Another great...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    absolut_blonde

    20 years ago

    Shale is a gorgeous, slightly shimmery greyed plum. I love wearing this in the crease with Crystal, Phloof, or Seedy Pearl on the lid and Prunella to line. It's also nice used wet with a liner...

    About reviewer (149 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    PabloHoney

    20 years ago

    I have this in a palette with Vex, Club, Era, & Mahogany...and I've never used it because I kept telling myself I couldn't wear violets/plums with my coppery hair (well a lot of cool colors do look...

    About reviewer (67 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairRed

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    dreamer81

    20 years ago

    Very ok grey-plum tone - i don't find anyting spectacular about this shade :( Will not repurchase this one :O Looks a little dirty on my warm MMM skin, and doesn't seem to blend well at all! ...

    About reviewer (377 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Other

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    EvansMom

    20 years ago

    This is one of the first MAC e/s I ever bought. It's a beautiful shimmery purple that really brings out my hazel eyes. Great for daytime, but could also be kicked up a bit for nightime. It's one...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

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    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    fabulush

    20 years ago

    This is a MUST for light to medium gals with green eyes. This purple/silver shadow looks great in the crease, at the lash line, and even all over the lid. I never thought I'd use it as much as I...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

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