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The New MAC Art Library: Nude Model Eye Palette

March 1st, 2019 by Karen 11 Comments

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The new MAC Art Library: Nude Model Palette ($48)

There’s a long list of lovely neutral eyeshadow palettes out there in the makeup multiverse, but when it comes to the best of the best, maaaaaaan, MAC? *snaps* When they get it right, they get it right. They write the freaking book.

Cases in point: Brooke Shields. (I still drool a little every time I think about it.); the Nordstrom Naturals palette; and the Warm Neutral and Cool Neutral Palettes.

BOMB.

And now, the new MAC Art Library: Nude Model palette.

It’s $48 and one of three eye palettes available now in the new MAC Art Library collection. I think it’s the most wearable of the bunch with its 12 neutral shades, but that’s just one of many reasons I’m lovin’ on it.

With it, you get a mix of old faves (hi, Shroom and Espresso!) and new ones, but the real beauty is that there are so, SO. MANY. MATTES.

Seven of them! When does that ever happen?! Um, never?

The rest are shimmers, none of which are too obnoxious, with various levels of shine and glitter.

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I’m an NC42, by the way.

All the Art Library palettes were pieced together by MAC artists, and you can totally tell the these gals/guys had wearability and flexibility in mind.

Making matters even more profoundly wonderful is how easy all 12 are to blend. Plus, there aren’t any orange-y or reddish brown transition colors, which is quite unusual. Most of the MAC neutral palettes I mentioned at the top have at least one warm, mid-toned orange brown transition shade like Saddle or Soft Brown, and don’t get me wrong — I love those shades, but they can be a tad repetitive, particularly in neutral palettes.

Bucking that trend, Nude Model’s mid-toned matte transitions are yellowish browns and cool-toned beige grays, which you don’t see often, and it changes the palette’s overall vibe. It can’t be characterized as a simple warm-toned palette or a cool one. It’s smack dab in the middle. A neutral’s neutral, so to speak.

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Oh, hey! Eyes: MAC Art Library Nude Model Eyeshadows in Sandstone, Shroom, Tete-A-Tint, Espresso and Drop the Robe. Lips: MAC Art Library Lipstick in Down to An Art. Cheeks: MAC Melba Blush


Nude Model also has gorgeous touches of cool pink and plum — yet another thing that sets it apart from previous MAC neutral palettes (or, the greatest hits, as I like to think of them).

The shadows wear fantastically well without primer, by the way. Let me tell ya, I’ve been skipping primer lately (SERIOUSLY, WHO AM I?), and it has changed my life. Amazing what skipping one step can do for you. I just don’t need it (most of the time). But yeah, I plop a few Nude Model shades on my bare lids, blend a little, line a little, and I’m always kinda shocked how much is still on my lids when I go to remove my makeup at the end of the day.

Like, all of it. These shadows just stay.

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So artsy!

Really, this is a library I wanna live in. All the time. Just me and my sleeping bag.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. TGIF!

The New MAC Art Library: Nude Model Eye Palette / Originally published March 1st, 2019

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  1. Sami says

    March 1st, 2019 at 10:17 am

    This is gorgeous Karen!! It reminds me of the Brooke Shields palette which I missed due to a combo of indecision and sticker shock LOL. I’m a toddler momma and I am looking for that easy eye look- would you say this is a good pick for that?
    You are lovely as ever.

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  2. Kim says

    March 1st, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    With all the launches they do, I’m amazed that MAC can still come up with new combos that wow hardcore makeup gals like you! 🙂 This look is lovely on you!! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. <3

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  3. Lily says

    March 1st, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    I am so tempted by the cool pinks, but I’m trying not to buy another palette. I love the looks of that one. You look fantastic! Have a relaxing weekend.

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  4. Savannah says

    March 1st, 2019 at 3:01 pm

    As if I need more eyeshadows! But these look so nice. And technically I just have the “warm neautrals” so… This would be like filling something I lack. I love makeup justifying. It’s such a game with ones self, ha!

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    • Karen says

      March 1st, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      It really is, Savannah! (As I oogle the umpteenth nude lipstick, ha ha.)

      Happy Friday to you! What are you up to this weekend?

      Reply
  5. cara says

    March 1st, 2019 at 6:54 pm

    I’ve been on a serious no-buy streak since December but I think I might have to break it – this is seriously the palette I’ve been pining for.

    BTW, also loving your pic rockin’ the grays!

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  6. alisha says

    March 2nd, 2019 at 2:41 am

    The shades are absolutely stunning!

    Alisha x | https://alishaxali.blogspot.com/2019/02/lifeupdate.html

    Reply
  7. LindaLibraLoca says

    March 2nd, 2019 at 4:49 am

    I love MAC eyeshadows, but never tried one of their ready made palettes.
    LindaLibraLoca recently posted … Beauty Low Buy 2019 – February Update

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  8. Natalie Redman says

    March 5th, 2019 at 2:29 am

    Ooo pretty! That’s a gorgeous palette.

    Reply
  9. Sienna says

    March 5th, 2019 at 7:42 pm

    I definitely want to try this

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  10. Molly says

    March 23rd, 2019 at 10:02 am

    I was tempted by this but up until I saw your review I had been holding off. I bought it and a few weeks in I can say I completely agree with you! It’s a great palette and super versatile and great packaging for travel.

    Thanks for the great review!

    Reply

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