everything here is interactive: we set the defaults, you can change them. think a product has a different format or finish than the one shown? change it! want to track where you keep things ( location) or thoughts about which eye primer pairs best with this eye shadow, or if it is also included in an eyeshadow palette? write yourself a personal collection note, or tell the world in a review.
we’ve placed have / want / had icons everywhere you see a product, either on a picture, in a list (like on the brand or category pages), as well as at the top of individual product pages like this one for Eye Shadow - Shale by MAC. add products to your makeup collection wherever you see these icons. once there, you can sort by category, have/want/have, or even build your own custom kits for further organizing.
Easy to Apply - how easy to apply did you find this product? |
Application - how did this product apply? |
Long-Wearing - how long-wearing is this product? |
Colour - does this product shift, or is it true to the pan/box/tube? |
Pigmentation - how pigmented is this product? |
Blendability - how blendable is this product? |
Buildable - how buildable(ability to build up more color) is this product? |
Crease-Resistant - how crease-resistance is this product? |
Fallout - how fallout prone is this product? |
Texture - how is the texture of this product? |
Value - how would you rate the value of this product overall? |
Prefer prose? A snappy summary of reviews for this purple grey hued eyeshadow so far: Feedback for the easy to apply category a rating of four indicates evaluating "how easy to apply did you find this product?" mostly responded applies itself. Considering feedback for the application category the rating of four suggests users & critics in response to the "how did this product apply?" mainly indicate even. On the colour category an average of four is a sign that when asked "does this product shift, or is it true to the pan/box/tube?" somewhat indicate true to colour. In the pigmentation category the current rating of four suggests responses to "how pigmented is this product?" mainly favor vibrant. Reviewing the crease-resistant category the current five suggests reviewers considering the question "how crease-resistance is this product?" heavily indicate stays put.
at blushgarden, we think differently about reading and writing beauty product reviews. we believe product reviews should provide you with detailed information, let the writer quickly and easily share their thoughts, and be a fun experience for all. to achieve this, we provide a ratings scale for distinct criteria, alongside traditional written comments. this format gives reviewers a way to provide an in-depth review of the same specific aspects of a product, allowing you zero in on the criteria that are most important to you.
without the need for long-form written text, everyone saves time. don’t let us discourage you from waxing poetic if you are so inclined, some people are gifted writers and should share if they want to. we just want to encourage and provide great reviews without that particular barrier to entry.
as an example, one rating criteria for eyeshadows is pigmentation. pigmentation ranges from sheer to vibrant. Sheer might be a desired quality for you, while vibrant might be desired for someone else. there isn’t a right answer, only your opinion.
an added benefit to the scales is quickly seeing how a product might perform. you can identify that a product is rated highly for pigmentation without reading a lot of text. easily compare and evaluate similar products based on identical criteria. apples to apples, if you will.
we would honestly love to hear your feedback, if you have an idea for a new rating criteria, let us know! post in the feedback forum, or send us an email to .
Lily Like @ LiliaAnd yes, of course it’s freaking pigmented and not powdery/chalky at all, just like all MAC eyeshadows I’ve tried. read the full review
nicole - pale and freckled @ Nicolethere's something about this when it gets on the lids, I mean it just seems to have this lovely sheen watch the full review
ISimplyLoveMakeup @ SamyuktaAlso if you are looking for an eye shadow that does not crease and may actually surprise you with how it looks on you then MAC Patina is definitely worth a shot! read the full review
Shale is a shimmering mauve-plum purple, highly pigmented powder eyeshadow that comes in a satin finish. MAC’s Satin finish shadows have good color payoff and a soft, subtle, light-refractive sheen. It applies evenly, blends well, and can be used wet or dry. How to Use: Apply over eye area (eye lid & crease) with a 239 Brush, use a pressing motion to build colour for a more bold look. For even more intensity use over Prep + Prime 24 Hour Extend Eye Base.