MAC Eyeshadow Finishes

When I first started off with MAC I was so naive to the world of makeup. I just knew that blush went on your cheeks, and lipstick on your lips. I was a complete newbie. So when I went down to MAC and bought my first eyeshadows I was a little confused on the different finishes. Now that I've purchased more and more eyeshadows and used them I know know the difference and can see the difference. So it's time to pass on the knowledge.

There are 9 different finishes, they differ in the pigmentation and the blendability. So lets jump right in:



Steamy:Bluish-green w/gold pearl (Frost)
Frost: An iridescent shine that adds a highlight quality


Wedge: Soft muted beige taupe
Matte: A dull, nonglossy finish


Matte²: Intense, opaque matte finish, rich color payoff
Tete-A-Tint: Caramel brown


Lusters: glass-like finish or a subtle sheen finish
Greensmoke: Tarnished olive


Satin: soft subtle non-frost, light-sheen
Orb Soft: peachy-beige


Starflash: creamy, highly metallic finish
Dreammaker: Frosty yellow gold


Velvet: Soft look finish with high-color intensity
Beauty: Marked Black-red with sparkle pearl


Veluxe Pearl: very pigmented, soft, blendable, and shimmery
Expensive Pink: Pink with duochrome


Veluxe:Superfine pigment rich and very luxe. Supple to apply. Provides silky smooth matte finish.
Kid: Beige cashmere (Veluxe)