Eye Shadow - Vanilla

MAC Cosmetics

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4.2

248 reviews
75%
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    5.0
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    sarahmarie86

    12 years ago

    HG HIGHLIGHT!!! I am a NC15 and it is PERFECT for highlighting and blending out the crease! Let me just say that I do not like shimmer in my highlights and although it appears to have a tiny amount...

    About reviewer (74 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    Menolikepolos

    12 years ago

    I am a blue eyed NW10 (NW20 when tanning by a bottle). Was not impressed. This is a "meh" shadow. Was looking for a very subtle, every day highlighting shadow. This seems to have chalky texture...

    About reviewer (870 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Euphoria93

    12 years ago

    Fun fact: Did you know that this is the base color they used on Liv Tyler when she played Arwen from Lord of the Rings? I can honestly say that I only bought it because of that reason, because her...

    About reviewer (84 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    bernsie

    12 years ago

    Vanilla is a much lighter version of Orb. Their consistency is similar as they have high payoff and cover everything. This is a bit too light for me to use as an eyeshadow base, bt I love it as a...

    About reviewer (164 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther, Medium

    HairSilver

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    cupcakeofmylife

    13 years ago

    This is my first MAC purchase I'm a little disappointed with. I am a MAC lover and I love all things MAC. This shade was all over the internet and is very popular. I wished I got another similar...

    About reviewer (57 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    AntiqueGlitter

    13 years ago

    This is definitely my HG highlighting eyeshadow. The name is the perfect description: a matte light vanilla shade. To be honest, it's not really a special shade or anything, but I love it anyway! I...

    About reviewer (221 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    Rin13

    13 years ago

    I LOVE this eyeshadow. It's my favorite shadow to use for a highlight. Most light (whitish) eyeshadows I've used have been excessively chalky in texture and appearance. To me, Vanilla is smooth in...

    About reviewer (410 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGray

    5.0
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    bamaRN37

    13 years ago

    I'm NW15 and hate a shimmery brow highlight, so I use Vanilla. In the pan it has tiny flecks of shimmer, but when applied, you can't see it. I am really fair so I find that this gives a natural...

    About reviewer (285 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    bluelitzer

    13 years ago

    Lesson learned. I bought this color because of the gushing reviews (outside makeupalley) from web people. It is such a beautiful color in the pan and I suppose it shows up ok if you take time, work...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    thepinkgloss

    13 years ago

    I don't like this eyeshadow is not very pigmented. Is not a vanilla colour is more like a white creamy colour and is so hard to pick up with the brush . In my NC20 skintone it doesn't show up. The...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    jdmcgi2

    13 years ago

    I have a love hate relationship with Vanilla. Sometimes, if I buff it on as a highlight it looks really nice, especially since it comes across as a softer matte. But then other days...it comes...

    About reviewer (247 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    canadian

    13 years ago

    Vanilla is a off white eyeshadow. I bought this color to use as a brow and/or inner eye highlighter. It appears to be matte but has a tiny hint of shimmer. I found the eyeshadow chalky and...

    About reviewer (186 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Bucephala

    13 years ago

    This shadow is not very pigmented when used on its own but it is great for blending out crease colours. It's a staple colour in my MAC palette.

    About reviewer (144 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    mandy1luv

    13 years ago

    This shadow looks so pretty in the package. But when i dipped my brush in it wouldnt pick up the shadow. I had to rub it a lot to get something. Its not very pigmented and had to layer it. I wont...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    katiebaby87

    13 years ago

    Vanilla is a warm, very neutral, cream colour - perfect as a base for all over the lid and up to the brow. I like that the warmth helps neutralise the blue undertones around my eyes (especially in...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    KatieFMakeup

    13 years ago

    The lady in MAC suggested this to me to complete my "neutrals" palette. I haven't had it that long so alls i can really say is it's just a mattish, light pinkish highlighting colour with tiny tiny...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    AngelOtter

    13 years ago

    It's okay, not really my color.

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairRed

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    FiestyFemme

    13 years ago

    One of my rare HG's. I'm actually on my second pot, which is entirely unheard of for me! I use this daily on a MAC 227 to blend out my crease color and highlight my brow. It also makes a perfect...

    About reviewer (234 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    Sw333t

    13 years ago

    Lovely colour for brow highlight, and even cheek highlight, but I wish the pigmentation was better, as I have to pick up quite a lot to make it show up any colour.

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Angiewe

    13 years ago

    Great non-shimmery neutral colour for us fair girlies. Can be used just under brow or all over lid as a base. Looks particularly good with Mac Wedge as a contrast. Make up bag staple for me

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

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