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5.0
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6 years ago

Freshwater is a bright vivid ocean blue but with a fancy look (opposing to Mac electric eel). Has shimmery finish, it is easy to apply, easy to blend and has good color pay off. I personally like...

About reviewer (80 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBrown



4.0
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9 years ago

I feel like i bought this color in the wring season (winter)... but it is a bright blue.. like water, really good for the summer. I just dont like it as an all over lid color. I usually wear it ...

About reviewer (192 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Tan, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

So my new make up thing is to keep the eyes nice and neutral, wearing shades like MAC Woodwinked and Amber Lights, Urban Decay Smog, Toasted and Chopper, but go for a bright, bold colour on the...

About reviewer (230 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

This is a vibrant medium blue with a veluxe pearl finish. It adds a nice pop of colour to any look.

About reviewer (143 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

Freshwater is a strikingly bold medium ocean blue. I find this color really pops against my deep skintone and brown eyes. Mostly, I use this as a liner with deeper blue shadows I own (namely NARS...

About reviewer (179 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBrown, Relaxed, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

Freshwater is a very intensely pigmented bright blue. I prefer to use it as a eyeliner. I used to use it a lot more when I was younger and preferred bolder looks. It's still a great eyeshadow, but...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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13 years ago

this is such a highly pigment blue. this comes across very nicely in photos and on stage

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

This is my favourite MAC blue! So easy to wear, I cover the lid in shroom, the crease almost to the brow with haux and then a generous swipe of freshwater under the lower lashes. Looks great and...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Fair

HairRed

EyesGreen


5.0
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13 years ago

Freshwater is a vibrant beautiful blue color that really pops. I love wearing this color along the upper lash line with either a brown or neutral if I want a more subtle look or purple color like...

About reviewer (247 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

This was my first eyeshadow purchase from Mac and I absolutely love freshwater. I love my blues and this is a beautiful color that makes my dk. brown eyes pop. If you're a blue's kinda girl, pick...

About reviewer (67 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

This is a unique color, which is why I bought it. The texture of this eyeshadow is amazing and it is very pigmented! This is one MAC shadow worth buying. I haven't gotten much use out of it yet,...

About reviewer (113 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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14 years ago

I absolutely love this color I use it w kid to blend out the harsh lines and use grain as hilite ;) it's the perfect blue color ;)

About reviewer (146 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

I've wanted to venture into the world of blue eyeshadow for awhile and the last time I was at MAC to recycle a bunch of old lipsticks, I sat and tried a few of the blues with a MAC MUA - I'd been...

About reviewer (106 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

An absolutely beautiful bright yet sophisticated blue color. Highly pigmented and easy to blend. I like to pair this with a neutral brown in the the crease and soft/taupe/brown (MAC:Omega, Soft...

About reviewer (198 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

This is the only blue eyeshadow I own. I do like it even if I don't use it much. Being a veluxe pearl finish the texture is amazing and the pigmentation is great. I like pairing this with browns...

About reviewer (233 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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14 years ago

I really like Macs Freshawater. It is definitely a stunning blue... I've used it for a blue smoky eye and also for basic blue looks. It can go from day to night! Awesome color...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Dark, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

awesome color...super pigmented...great color pay-off..and goes on really smoothly...what more can one ask for in an e/s... i use it a lot as a liner to just brighten up my look...and it looks...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack


5.0
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14 years ago

SUPER pigmented and smooth, characteristic of all the Veluxe Pearl finish eyeshadows. Blends really well, too. Will repurchase if I ever run out!

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

Love this colour paired with Aquadisiac or Stars 'n' Rockets from MAC. The veluze pearl finish is really nice and it blends out nice and evenly. Would definitely recommend for a bit of coour to...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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14 years ago

This is an absolutely lovely bright blue. I love the veluxe pearl texture as it goes on so smoothly, and it looks so bright and shimmery! Definitely one of my favourite shadows!

About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue