Tuesday, May 9, 2023

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

Encrypted Kryptonite

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($34.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a new, permanent six-pan palette that included three matte shades and three (sort of) shimmers. I was not impressed by the formula used for the new Connect in Colour palettes as the shimmers were dry, thin, dusty, and/or powdery with sheer coverage and poor longevity, while the mattes were better, they weren’t as blendable as they could (or should!) have been. The new formula is supposed to have “one-swipe” pigmentation and they are being sold as VERY pigmented eyeshadows, yet three shimmers were very, very weak eyeshadows… period.

The only thing that kept this palette from dropping into the F-rating range is that MAC only made an eight-hour wear time claim (whereas most brands aren’t specific, so 8 hours of wear typically garners 8.5/10 rating, and here 8-hour wear would be 10/10).

Ingredients

MAC Clear History Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

Clear History

Clear History is a pale, creamy beige with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish.

  • Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
  • Moderately powdery, slightly dry with light fallout
  • Applied fairly evenly but could have been more blendable
  • Average longevity (6 hours before fading visibly; brand only claimed 8-hour wear)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

Formula Overview

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MAC describes their latest formula as "one-swipe, pure pigment payoff" with a "lightweight, silky-smooth texture" that has eight-hour wear (well, at least they're realistic!). They actually state that the formula has "up to 25% higher pigment load." Can't say that seemed true in practice, though.

The new formula is thinner, more powdery or drier, and less pigmented than prior MAC formulas, which have been inconsistent at best in the last few years. The matte shades were semi-opaque to opaque, typically buildable, and fairly blendable, while the shimmers were drier with poor adhesion, fallout, and were particularly prone to fading.

In the past, sometimes MAC's formula didn't swatch as well as it performed, often being a particularly buildable and blendable formula without being powdery, but I did not find performance to be better than swatches and it was often a little worse. In a time when so many brands are pushing metallics to the next level in terms of intensity, it is interesting to see MAC's shimmers worsen over time -- and they don't seem like they're actually trying to go for a more satin-like sheen, they're just... weak metallics.

Some of the mattes lasted as long as eight hours on me, while some were closer to six to seven hours. Most of the shimmers lasted six hours on me with a couple lasting longer and shorter.

Browse all of our MAC Connect in Colour Eyeshadow swatches.

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

Satin Taupe

Satin Taupe is a light-medium, rosy brown with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. (What did they do to you, Satin Taupe???)

  • Mostly opaque pigmentation
  • Thin, somewhat dry, harder to pick up evenly
  • Applied somewhat evenly, light fallout, prone to sheering out
  • Poor longevity (6 hours before fading noticeably)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

Formula Overview

-

MAC describes their latest formula as "one-swipe, pure pigment payoff" with a "lightweight, silky-smooth texture" that has eight-hour wear (well, at least they're realistic!). They actually state that the formula has "up to 25% higher pigment load." Can't say that seemed true in practice, though.

The new formula is thinner, more powdery or drier, and less pigmented than prior MAC formulas, which have been inconsistent at best in the last few years. The matte shades were semi-opaque to opaque, typically buildable, and fairly blendable, while the shimmers were drier with poor adhesion, fallout, and were particularly prone to fading.

In the past, sometimes MAC's formula didn't swatch as well as it performed, often being a particularly buildable and blendable formula without being powdery, but I did not find performance to be better than swatches and it was often a little worse. In a time when so many brands are pushing metallics to the next level in terms of intensity, it is interesting to see MAC's shimmers worsen over time -- and they don't seem like they're actually trying to go for a more satin-like sheen, they're just... weak metallics.

Some of the mattes lasted as long as eight hours on me, while some were closer to six to seven hours. Most of the shimmers lasted six hours on me with a couple lasting longer and shorter.

Browse all of our MAC Connect in Colour Eyeshadow swatches.

MAC Power Mode Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

Power Mode

Power Mode is a light taupe with neutral undertones and a matte finish. It applied lighter, but it also darkened oddly against my skin, even over primer.

  • Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
  • Moderately powdery, slightly dry with light fallout
  • Applied fairly evenly but could have been more blendable
  • Average longevity (7 hours before fading visibly; brand only claimed 8-hour wear)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

Formula Overview

-

MAC describes their latest formula as "one-swipe, pure pigment payoff" with a "lightweight, silky-smooth texture" that has eight-hour wear (well, at least they're realistic!). They actually state that the formula has "up to 25% higher pigment load." Can't say that seemed true in practice, though.

The new formula is thinner, more powdery or drier, and less pigmented than prior MAC formulas, which have been inconsistent at best in the last few years. The matte shades were semi-opaque to opaque, typically buildable, and fairly blendable, while the shimmers were drier with poor adhesion, fallout, and were particularly prone to fading.

In the past, sometimes MAC's formula didn't swatch as well as it performed, often being a particularly buildable and blendable formula without being powdery, but I did not find performance to be better than swatches and it was often a little worse. In a time when so many brands are pushing metallics to the next level in terms of intensity, it is interesting to see MAC's shimmers worsen over time -- and they don't seem like they're actually trying to go for a more satin-like sheen, they're just... weak metallics.

Some of the mattes lasted as long as eight hours on me, while some were closer to six to seven hours. Most of the shimmers lasted six hours on me with a couple lasting longer and shorter.

Browse all of our MAC Connect in Colour Eyeshadow swatches.

MAC Showstopper Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

Showstopper

Showstopper is a dark, gray-taupe with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.

  • Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
  • Moderately powdery, slightly dry with light fallout
  • Applied fairly evenly but could have been more blendable
  • Average longevity (7 hours before fading visibly; brand only claimed 8-hour wear)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

Formula Overview

-

MAC describes their latest formula as "one-swipe, pure pigment payoff" with a "lightweight, silky-smooth texture" that has eight-hour wear (well, at least they're realistic!). They actually state that the formula has "up to 25% higher pigment load." Can't say that seemed true in practice, though.

The new formula is thinner, more powdery or drier, and less pigmented than prior MAC formulas, which have been inconsistent at best in the last few years. The matte shades were semi-opaque to opaque, typically buildable, and fairly blendable, while the shimmers were drier with poor adhesion, fallout, and were particularly prone to fading.

In the past, sometimes MAC's formula didn't swatch as well as it performed, often being a particularly buildable and blendable formula without being powdery, but I did not find performance to be better than swatches and it was often a little worse. In a time when so many brands are pushing metallics to the next level in terms of intensity, it is interesting to see MAC's shimmers worsen over time -- and they don't seem like they're actually trying to go for a more satin-like sheen, they're just... weak metallics.

Some of the mattes lasted as long as eight hours on me, while some were closer to six to seven hours. Most of the shimmers lasted six hours on me with a couple lasting longer and shorter.

Browse all of our MAC Connect in Colour Eyeshadow swatches.

MAC On the Cloud Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

On the Cloud

On the Cloud is a soft black with gray sparkle throughout. It was somewhat matte in its actual finish.

  • Medium pigmentation, not buildable
  • Thin, somewhat dry, harder to pick up evenly
  • Hard to blend out, prone to fallout
  • Poor longevity (6 hours before fading noticeably)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

Formula Overview

-

MAC describes their latest formula as "one-swipe, pure pigment payoff" with a "lightweight, silky-smooth texture" that has eight-hour wear (well, at least they're realistic!). They actually state that the formula has "up to 25% higher pigment load." Can't say that seemed true in practice, though.

The new formula is thinner, more powdery or drier, and less pigmented than prior MAC formulas, which have been inconsistent at best in the last few years. The matte shades were semi-opaque to opaque, typically buildable, and fairly blendable, while the shimmers were drier with poor adhesion, fallout, and were particularly prone to fading.

In the past, sometimes MAC's formula didn't swatch as well as it performed, often being a particularly buildable and blendable formula without being powdery, but I did not find performance to be better than swatches and it was often a little worse. In a time when so many brands are pushing metallics to the next level in terms of intensity, it is interesting to see MAC's shimmers worsen over time -- and they don't seem like they're actually trying to go for a more satin-like sheen, they're just... weak metallics.

Some of the mattes lasted as long as eight hours on me, while some were closer to six to seven hours. Most of the shimmers lasted six hours on me with a couple lasting longer and shorter.

Browse all of our MAC Connect in Colour Eyeshadow swatches.

MAC Hi-Tea Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

Hi-Tea

Hi-Tea is a very light, milky pink with a matte finish. It appeared darker in the pan than applied.

  • Semi-sheer, somewhat coverage
  • Moderately powdery, slightly dry with light fallout
  • Applied fairly evenly but could have been more blendable
  • Average longevity (6 hours before fading visibly; brand only claimed 8-hour wear)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.

Formula Overview

-

MAC describes their latest formula as "one-swipe, pure pigment payoff" with a "lightweight, silky-smooth texture" that has eight-hour wear (well, at least they're realistic!). They actually state that the formula has "up to 25% higher pigment load." Can't say that seemed true in practice, though.

The new formula is thinner, more powdery or drier, and less pigmented than prior MAC formulas, which have been inconsistent at best in the last few years. The matte shades were semi-opaque to opaque, typically buildable, and fairly blendable, while the shimmers were drier with poor adhesion, fallout, and were particularly prone to fading.

In the past, sometimes MAC's formula didn't swatch as well as it performed, often being a particularly buildable and blendable formula without being powdery, but I did not find performance to be better than swatches and it was often a little worse. In a time when so many brands are pushing metallics to the next level in terms of intensity, it is interesting to see MAC's shimmers worsen over time -- and they don't seem like they're actually trying to go for a more satin-like sheen, they're just... weak metallics.

Some of the mattes lasted as long as eight hours on me, while some were closer to six to seven hours. Most of the shimmers lasted six hours on me with a couple lasting longer and shorter.

Browse all of our MAC Connect in Colour Eyeshadow swatches.

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Clear History Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Clear History Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Clear History Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Clear History Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Power Mode Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Power Mode Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Power Mode Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Power Mode Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Showstopper Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Showstopper Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Showstopper Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Showstopper Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC On the Cloud Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC On the Cloud Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC On the Cloud Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC On the Cloud Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Hi-Tea Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Hi-Tea Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Hi-Tea Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Hi-Tea Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Encrypted Kryptonite Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Clear History Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Clear History Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Clear History Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Clear History Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Satin Taupe Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Power Mode Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Power Mode Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Power Mode Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Power Mode Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Showstopper Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Showstopper Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Showstopper Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Showstopper Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC On the Cloud Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC On the Cloud Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC On the Cloud Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC On the Cloud Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Hi-Tea Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Hi-Tea Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Hi-Tea Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Hi-Tea Connect in Colour Eyeshadow



source https://www.temptalia.com/mac-encrypted-kryptonite-eyeshadow-palette-review-swatches/

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