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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    5.0
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    restes11

    15 years ago

    I love this soft greyish purple. It looks so pretty done as a light smoky eye. It makes my brown eyes pop. I would highly recommend this!

    About reviewer (84 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Viesha

    15 years ago

    I was a bit hesitant at first to try this color because I was buying Satin Taupe at the same time. Also, I'm very sensitive to purple eye shadows that aren't mineral. I think it has something to do...

    About reviewer (100 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    simera2371

    15 years ago

    This eyeshadow is beautiful. But yes it is not one of the most pigmented mac eyeshadows out there, you have to build up the color. But is its a very pretty color. Great for everyday looks.

    About reviewer (186 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Dry, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    3110hello

    15 years ago

    I agree with a previous comment that the pay off on this was not what I expected. The color in the pan is not what comes across on your lids and I use both UDPP and MAC's paint pot in painterly to...

    About reviewer (498 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Jenlovesmac03

    15 years ago

    This is such a great lavender greyish taupey color. I like to pair this with sketch or satin taupe in the crease, lots of mascara and eyeliner and you have a perfect smokey eye. For a less dramatic...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Welshcake

    15 years ago

    This is a beautiful lavender/Grey colour, and one of my first purchases. I use Jest all over the lid, and shale in the outer eye. You can sweep a bit over and have a real subtle looking eye for...

    About reviewer (95 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    rubytitania

    15 years ago

    I really love this eyeshadow. As a pale redhead with green eyes, purples tend to suit me, but a lot of them are a bit too bright for everyday work wear. Shale gives a hint of colour, enough to...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    katyd316

    15 years ago

    I had heard good things about Shale in the past via YT and MUA but never pulled the trigger. But I am so happy I finally gave in. I always am drawn to those taupey purple grey colors...I like to...

    About reviewer (173 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    portbou7

    15 years ago

    I am very fair and cool toned with light brown eyes& hair and this eyeshadow looks amazing, in its own subtle way. If you find that the "neutrals" browns don't look that good on you definitely give...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    chococat05

    15 years ago

    Gorgeous grayed purple color with pink shimmer and sheen. I am such a big fan of these colors. I own illegal cargo-lighter and more silver. smudged violet-much more complex and grayer. If...

    About reviewer (184 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    AriesD

    15 years ago

    I've encountered the same problem a lot of other reviewers are: pretty in the pan but not on my eyes. I was drawn to this color every time I looked at the eyeshadow rack but didn't immediately buy...

    About reviewer (91 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    noname101

    15 years ago

    This is a good, subtle purple. I like to just dust it on with my 224 brush. I like it! I think it would repurchase but I have had it forever so I dont know if I will need to!

    About reviewer (195 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Jent77

    15 years ago

    This is a very pretty color, but to me all MAC eyeshadows look better in the pan. My eyes were made for eyeshadow and this just looks ok on me. I really feel like it does not show up the same...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Hothead

    15 years ago

    This is a perfect lavendar/purple ES. It is smooth and buttery and the color is perfect for most eyes: blues, greens, browns and hazels will absolutely pop with this color. This is a must have...

    About reviewer (947 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Carolion

    15 years ago

    The cooler-toned, kinda-warm-lavender-grey cousin to Satin Taupe. Same finish, same amazing blendability. I'm an NW15, I wear this daily... warm neutral eye makeup makes me look sick, but this...

    About reviewer (137 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGray

    4.0
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    uhohemmylou

    15 years ago

    Shale, as has been stated by MANY reviews, is a lavender/gray color with a bit of silvery shimmer. I believe its a satin finish, and I've found it to be pretty easily blended. This color is super...

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    PhanieRajh

    15 years ago

    Shale is a lavender/grey neutral colour on me (NC44). Not a 'must have' but a pretty colour. I use it kinda often as I like purples.

    About reviewer (165 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    tammallama

    15 years ago

    Okay so Shale, Satin Taupe and Sable are all the same taupe based shadow's IMO but obviously with diffrent tones, and I love 'em all! The formula is my favorite very silky and smooth to apply. ...

    About reviewer (183 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    mslientje88

    15 years ago

    I love this color because it is very natural looking but at the same time it is more than just a standard natural shade, because of the purple. It looks more purple in the pan than on your eye...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    LuvsMakeup82

    15 years ago

    I want to like this more. It's not a bad alternative to the typical taupes and such, since it has that purplish/gray thing going on. It is a pretty color, but other colors do more for me I think!...

    About reviewer (609 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

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