You know how in boy bands there’s always that one dude whose name you can never remember? He was usually stuck in one of the back corners, probably put there by a choreographer because perhaps his high kicks weren’t quite up to par?
Well, MAC Mulch would not be that guy.
If it were, say, one of the members of New Kids on the Block, Mulch would be Jonathan. Doesn’t hog the limelight, but you’d still tape his picture up in your locker. He’s not quite Jordan (MAC Freshwater) or Joey (MAC Chrome Yellow), yet he’s still an important member of the band.
Shimmery brown Mulch has been one of my go-to neutrals since 2007 (I remember because I wrote about it on the blog). MAC describes it as reddish brown with bronzy pearl, but it reminds me more of a bronzy milk chocolate brown.
I think it really complements warm-toned skin — oh, and this is unrelated, but I’ve seen it look incredible on gals with hazel eyes.
Like MAC Sable Eyeshadow, it gets along well with others, especially in the workplace, and I think it looks great paired with bronze, gold, beige and other browns.
When I was working for a literary agency a few years back, I rocked Mulch all the time, usually with a MAC Paint Pot like Bare Study (a soft beige with golden pearl) or Indianwood (a metallic bronze). After applying one of the Paint Pots from lash line to brow bone, I’d apply Mulch to the outer third of my lid for depth. With a bit of black or brown eyeliner and mascara, I’d have a finished eye look in less than five minutes.
Aside from the shade itself, I also love Mulch’s soft, velvety texture. This one’s a keeper, and it’s a cinch to blend and apply.
Have you met MAC Mulch? I think you two would hit it off. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S.
I just arrived here in San Diego, and I’m getting settled in my hotel. The conference starts at the crack o’ dawn tomorrow, so tonight I think I’ll grab a quick bite to eat someplace close (so I can be back to my room in time to watch Project Runway).
Look out, world! Here comes Ms. Excitement!
The MAC Unsung Heroes series features some of my favorite products from MAC’s permanent collection
- MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Mulch Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: The Cremestick Liners
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Sable Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Soft Ochre Paint Pot
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Ricepaper Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: This Cremesheen Glass Is a Veritable Deelight
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Lipglass in Spite
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Impassioned Lipstick (and Watermelon)
- MAC Unsung Heroes: This Lip Pencil Is In Synch
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Soba Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Bombshell Lipstick
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Sunbasque Sheertone Shimmer Blush
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Clear Lipglass
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Humid Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Naked Lunch Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Russian Red Lipglass
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Syrup Lipstick
- MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Blushbaby Blush
- MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Vex Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Costa Chic Lipstick
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Fast Response Eye Cream
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Strobe Cream
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Blot Powder/Pressed
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Subculture Lip Pencil
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Soft Brown Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Hero: Woodwinked Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Hero: Powersurge Eye Kohl
- MAC Unsung Heroes: All That Glitters Eyeshadow Is Not Just Another Gold
- MAC Unsung Heroes: The Technakohl Liners
- MAC Unsung Hero: Groundwork Paint Pot
- MAC Unsung Hero: Nymphette Lipglass
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Viva Glam V
- MAC Unsung Hero: Blacktrack Fluidline
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Lychee Luxe Lipglass
- MAC Unsung Hero: Gorgeous Gold Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Hero: Patina Eyeshadow
Christina says
August 4th, 2011 at 5:11 pmPretty! I think I might hit up MAC at a mall that’s a bit further from my place (I also want to say goodbye to the Borders bookstore there before its gone!). Getting a nice, new eyeshadow would be a great way to start off the new summer session (hoping metabolic biochemistry and I will become bffs the next couple of weeks XP)
And woooo! I spy the Coronado bridge in your photo! :3 Have a great time, Karen! Take care!
vanessa says
August 4th, 2011 at 5:12 pmI love Mulch and San Diego so much :).
Samantha says
August 4th, 2011 at 5:15 pmThis is one of my favorite shades, too! I also posted about it on my blog. One simple look I use mulch for is working that into my crease and woodwinked on the lid… It really compliments blue eyes and makes them pop! For a quick smokey eye I put mulch on my lid and a mixture of mystery and concrete in my crease. It is such a wonderful multi-tasking eyeshadow!
Chris25 says
August 4th, 2011 at 5:17 pmI love Mulch because it’s great for creating defined natural looks on darker skin tones. A lot of the models comment on how pretty the eye makeup looks after I use it on them.
How’s San Diego?
Lucy says
August 4th, 2011 at 5:32 pmHow have I not noticed this color? Def gonna go swatch that in stores soon! Such a pretty crease color. I also think soba is an unsung hero as well.
Gen says
August 4th, 2011 at 5:35 pmmmmm. danny wood. i was in LOVE with him when i was in 8th grade. then i switched over to jordan and joey. 😉
still love me some NKOTB occasionally, too! <3
Lacey says
August 4th, 2011 at 6:00 pmOh Mulch! How I want thee! In a few weeks, this will be mine 🙂
Have fun in San Diego, Karen!
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Rainy Days & Lattes says
August 4th, 2011 at 6:12 pmHow is San Diego so far?! Weather must be at a beautiful 75! 🙂 Mulch is such a gorgeous color…=)
Tiffany H says
August 4th, 2011 at 6:25 pmMulch is one of my all time FAVORITES! So glad that you featured it!
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Elle says
August 4th, 2011 at 6:46 pmI have loved Mulch for years. Love it with Rubenesque and Honey Lust. And I hope you have a great time in SD!
Nina says
August 4th, 2011 at 6:49 pmMulch is a versatile eyeshadow — can be great as an overall lid color or on the crease w/ say — soft brown or naked lunch all over the lids. love it!
shiny says
August 4th, 2011 at 7:31 pmI haven’t tried this one – Thanks for the rec!
BTW, if you like Project Runway, DO check out Project Rungay: tomandlorenzo.com
They are flippin hilarious in their ‘bitchery’, and I generally like their writing on TV and fashion.
Check out their writing on Mad Men in particular: for me, it was eye-opening.
Enjoy BlogHer!
Rhonda Boutte' says
August 4th, 2011 at 9:02 pmGlad you posted this one because I am a huge fan of this color and need to restock!
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terry says
August 4th, 2011 at 9:56 pmMAC’s collection of awesome neutrals is really astoundingly large… Can you recommend a highlighter to create dewiness for fair skin?
KSlone says
August 4th, 2011 at 9:56 pmIsn’t that NKOTB boy Danny? I should be ashamed if I’m right.
Sarah says
August 5th, 2011 at 10:18 amIt is Danny…and I’m not ashamed that I know that. It just shows my age. Ha!
kimberly says
August 4th, 2011 at 10:22 pmBeautifull color!
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Kali says
August 5th, 2011 at 7:09 amOoh! That is so pretty! I’m dying to take a trip to my Mac counter ( the closest one is an hour away 🙁 ) and my list just keeps getting longer!!
Christina says
August 5th, 2011 at 9:30 amYay, I am wearing Mulch today! My look mainly features Patina (on my lid and a bit in my crease), but I have Mulch on the outer corners of my eyes…
JenJ says
August 5th, 2011 at 11:32 amVery nice color! You’re killing me with your MAC Unsung Heros series lol!
And that’s Danny lol!
alyssa schwab says
August 5th, 2011 at 11:34 amuhm i now need this color!!!
Karo says
August 5th, 2011 at 11:53 amOMG NKOTB! Danny! hihi!
Mulch..so wonderful! And you look so good,so wonderful!
Have fun in San Diego! 🙂
xoxo
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JenJ says
August 5th, 2011 at 12:05 pmOh and I LLOOOOOOOVEEE San Diego! If you like sushi go the Harney Sushi on Harney Street 🙂
Brittany says
August 5th, 2011 at 1:03 pmKaren, I was laughing so hard when I saw this post because the first person who popped into my head was Danny! Then I scrolled down a bit more and BAM! there’s his picture. I’m loving your MAC Unsung Heroes posts! Mulch and Sable are two of my favorites to pair with my green eyes, makes them POP! San Diego looks gorgeous!!!!
corinne says
August 5th, 2011 at 1:03 pmlol NKOTB and MAC eyeshadow comparisons…CLASSIC!
Rachel says
August 5th, 2011 at 1:20 pmMulch is my go-to brown. I have hazel eyes, and you’re right!, it’s such a compliment to my eye color.
Maria Aguyé says
August 5th, 2011 at 2:07 pmThis one is beutiful!!
Tales from the Lip Gloss Junket says
August 5th, 2011 at 4:19 pmMy blush technique….okay, I’ll tell you
One generous, fantabulous and simple swipe of Nars the Multiple in “Orgasmâ€. Just because it feels good and LOOKS GOOD! 😉
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Kristina says
August 5th, 2011 at 8:22 pmI can’t express how happy I am that you compared NKTOB to Mac eyeshadows. I’ve seen them twice this summer hahahah
laksh says
August 5th, 2011 at 10:00 pmI have milani’s java bean which is very close to this and a definite fav!
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Christy says
August 5th, 2011 at 10:15 pmAww, Danny Wood! He didn’t sing all too well at the NKOTBSB concert last month, but he’s much hotter now than back then. Love love love Jordan & Joe, I just about cried when Joe sang Please Don’t Go Girl & Jordan sang Valentine Girl 😉
Mulch is awesome. I got my first pot 2 years ago in one of those look in a box sets. Totally glam worthy!
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Eesha says
August 8th, 2011 at 4:34 amThis is my go to brown e/s. I just love it. 🙂
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Staci says
August 17th, 2011 at 8:00 pmMulch and B-Rich are my go to work colors. LOVE them 🙂
Jessie says
November 23rd, 2011 at 2:25 pmI LOVE that you do MAC unsung heroes! I go back and read old post. I’m addicted to make-up MAC specifically and some of the oldies but goodies get thrown in the back of my kit and I love going thru re-arranging and falling in love with a product all over again.
Thanks for blogging unsung heroes and keep it up!