Tuesday, September 29, 2009

MAC Dupes + My Favorite Drugstore Brand for Eyeshadow + A Look

I know Maybelline is famous for their mascara line because they have so much to choose from but I LOVE their eyeshadows! It's my favorite brand of drugstore eyeshadow ever!

I know many women like NYX, Covergirl, Milani, L'Oreal, etc. but I've come to find that a lot of Maybelline eyeshadows can be possible dupes for some MAC eyeshadows, if not better!

After swatching a couple of eyeshadows from Maybelline and MAC, I noticed that a lot of the Maybelline eyeshadows apply much smoother and apply way better pigmentation compared to MAC. I highly recommend Maybelline eyeshadows for those who are on a budget!


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Here's a look I did using the Velvet Crush quad. It's a soft purple smokey quad with hints of silver in grey. The highlight color also has a small hint of pink in it. It's gorgeous!



23 comments:

  1. Iyah LoveSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Omgoodness!! They do look very similar to mac.. even the finishes and pigmentation! Beautiful! and as always you look very pretty! :D

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  2. KristineSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    i admire how u apply your make up.. i hope to be as half as good as you are.. :)

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  3. CeliaSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Great look and post!
    Personally, I don't like how some come off after blending...

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  4. KimmySeptember 30, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Wow...Thanks for the info...They are definitely possible dupes. Gorgeous look!

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  5. XRocksmamaSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    great post! thanks for sharing! I have to check out those shadow now ;)

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  6. KatSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Step-by-step for this look please! I have the same quad, but I can never get it to look like yours. :(

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  7. GiGiSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    I love the Maybelline e/s. They're pigmented & smooth.

    Your eyes look beautiful!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    i have one of those maybelline quads i like very much use very often!

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  9. izumiSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    oolalaaaa :) loving your eotd! and this is the second time i've seen a post about these quads.. well.. third i guess. i really wanna get me some! just need money and a bogo ;)

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  10. shexiliciousSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    *pulls out wallet and runs to walmart*
    you bad, bad girl you. but it's true! maybelline is actually pretty good!

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    i just love how ur eyelashes look so perfect!!! nicely blended and great post!! i want that velvet crush palette

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    girl, where have you been all this time? i keep looking up for your posts. :(

    ok, i never really look into maybelline's eye shadows as i am always paying attention to its liquid eyeliners as i use it (a HG). so now i have to go check these out as you, the eye shadow guru said they are good.

    ps: don't disappear on us again. we need your posts more often!

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  13. donnarenceSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    wow.. maybelline looks the same as mac!! wonderful,, love the look.. very neatly and perfectly done..

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  14. SofiaSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Thanx for the dupes....I love ur new haircolor!!

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  15. DeniseSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Good eye!! I like these swatches. Your hair looks great and I love the color.

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  16. ♥ Nehs ♥September 30, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    i love the eye makeup! great as always!! i want maybelline e/s! :)

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  17. ♥ miaSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    great eye makeup!

    wow im definitely going to give maybelline a second look, thanks! :)

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  18. HairMakeupTalkSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    lookin hot girl

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  19. wuzzyangelSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    Gorgeous FOTD!! Your blending never ceases to amaze me!!

    Thanks for sharing these comparison swatchies with us! :) Those are some great dupes!

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  20. CrystalOctober 1, 2009 at 4:44 AM

    nice FOTD! and the maybelline e/s looks nice. too bad we don't have those quads here.

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  21. Blovet BeautyOctober 1, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    anyone would think from the looks of ur EOTD, tat u used some high end eyeshadow.. it looks so beautiful! I luv maybelline alot too!

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  22. *adictaalshopping*October 2, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    Nice post! really interesting, it's so useful to know MAC dupes when we're on a budget!

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  23. pharmacy feedbackJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    It doesn't look bad on your eyes.

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