Thursday, June 15, 2023

MAC Embedded Burgundy Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

Embedded Burgundy

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($34.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a new, permanent six-pan palette that included two matte shades and four shimmers in a rose-toned color story. 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.

Ingredients

MAC Haux Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

Haux

Haux is a light-medium mauve with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish.

  • Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
  • Moderately powdery and slightly thin
  • Applied evenly and blended out well
  • 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

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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.

Haux

PiPPermanent in Palette.
C
C
7
Product
7.5
Pigmentation
7
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
74%
Total
MAC Naked Lunch Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

Naked Lunch

Naked Lunch is a light-medium peach with warm, orange undertones and a pearly sheen.

  • Opaque pigmentation
  • Thin, somewhat dry and lightly powdery
  • Applied fairly evenly
  • 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 Mega-Mocha Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

Mega-Mocha

Mega-Mocha is a medium-dark taupe-brown with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.

  • Mostly opaque, buildable coverage
  • Lightly powdery and slightly thin
  • 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).

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 Wanna Chat Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

Wanna Chat

Wanna Chat is a dark, reddened plum with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

  • Mostly opaque, buildable coverage
  • Lightly powdery and slightly thin
  • 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 Loading Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

Loading

Loading is a light-medium, rosy brown with moderate, warm undertones and a pearly sheen.

  • Opaque coverage
  • Thin feel but emollient enough to apply evenly
  • Picked up well dry brush and blended out decently
  • Average longevity (7 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.

Loading

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total
MAC Giga-Glitz Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

Giga-Glitz

Giga-Glitz is a light-medium copper with warm, orange undertones and a frosted finish.

  • Semi-sheer pigmentation
  • Thin, somewhat dry, harder to pick up evenly
  • Applied unevenly, had fallout, prone to sheering out
  • Poor longevity (5 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 Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Haux Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Haux Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Haux Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Haux Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Naked Lunch Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Naked Lunch Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Naked Lunch Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Naked Lunch Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Mega-Mocha Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Mega-Mocha Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Mega-Mocha Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Mega-Mocha Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Wanna Chat Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Wanna Chat Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Wanna Chat Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Wanna Chat Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Loading Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Loading Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Loading Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Loading Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Giga-Glitz Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Giga-Glitz Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Giga-Glitz Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Giga-Glitz Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Embedded Burgundy Connect in Colour 6-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Haux Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Haux Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Haux Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Haux Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Naked Lunch Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Naked Lunch Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Naked Lunch Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Naked Lunch Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Mega-Mocha Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Mega-Mocha Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Mega-Mocha Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Mega-Mocha Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Wanna Chat Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Wanna Chat Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Wanna Chat Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Wanna Chat Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Loading Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Loading Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Loading Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Loading Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Giga-Glitz Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Giga-Glitz Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Giga-Glitz Connect in Colour Eyeshadow

MAC Giga-Glitz Connect in Colour Eyeshadow



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