Product Brand and Name, Price (CDN), Where Purchased
MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo in Odd Couple, $23.50 CDN @ MAC.ca
Reason for Purchase
This is another product I lusted after for a long time, but always put off ordering. On Boxing Day of 2010, I decided to pick it up.
Notable Features
This is Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo that is part of the permanent collection. It was originally part of the Electro Flash collection from 2008.
Packaging
This eye shadow duo comes in the standard black MAC compact.
The duo will not fit into an eye shadow Pro Palette.
Experience Using Product
I thought this was an interesting set of colors when I first bought it - very ‘different’ from the norm. That’s part of the reason why I was drawn to it. The other thing that drew me in was the purple color - a gorgeous shimmery ultra-violet; I own nothing else like it. The gold side of the duo is veined with purple and bronze and blends to create a funky two-tone eye shadow.
I’ve used this product with a base and without a base. My favorite way to wear it is over MAC’s Paint Pot in Indianwood. The gold/bronze shimmer of Indianwood really helps intensify the gold shade in Odd Couple; it also makes a beautiful base for the ultra-violet purple.
Here is a swatch of the eye shadow:
Would I Re-Purchase, Recommend, or Reject
There are a lot of people out there who do not like Mineralize eye shadows, claiming they are often chunky, glittery, fade easily, and have limited lasting power. I am not one of those people - I love MAC’s Mineralize products. This eye shadow is no exception - this is one of my favorite eye shadows.
I would recommend this product to you if you are looking to try a mineralize eyeshadow that has some edge and isn’t 100% neutral. The color can be worn very sheerly, or be built up to be more intense.
Remember that no two Mineralize eye shadow, blush, or skin finishes look the same - each has its own unique veining. My pot may have more or less of a certain color of veining than yours - that's just how the Mineralize products work!
You can pick this eye shadow up on the MAC website, by clicking here.
