Sometime today, between shaving my toe hairs and vacuuming the stairs (Tabs is shedding like cray cray!), I had an affair…
It started innocently enough with a crush (as they often do). I’d played with three of the nine new MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow Trios ($19.50 each) from the upcoming In The Groove collection. One thing led to another, yadda yadda yadda and BAM! — I couldn’t stop myself.
We’re supposed to meet again this Thursday when the collection arrives on counters.
Shh! Don’t tell El Hub. 🙂
If you’ve ever tried any of the older MAC Mineralize Eye Shadows, these are different. MAC reformulated them, and while I still love the old school formula, this new one takes the cake. MAC stepped up their game, creating a product that’s basically everything I ever wanted in a powder shadow. Silky soft, they apply like butter on toast, depositing ample color and blending like a dream. Shoot, the colors almost blend themselves! — and so far today they’ve lasted from my first cup of Irish breakfast tea all the way through dinner.
If you had fallout trubs with the older Mineralize Eye Shadows ending up on your cheeks or beneath your eyes (sometimes I did too), I think these adhere WAY better to skin.
In The Groove
Togetherness
Blue My Mine
MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow Trios from left: Blue My Mind, In The Groove, Togetherness
Promise me you’ll think about swinging by a MAC counter to take a look at these if you can. If you weren’t a fan of the O.G. Mineralize shadows, I’d be curious to hear what you think about these. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A+
Movie night!
How was your day? Not too crazy, I hope. I had grand plans to exercise tonight, but my legs are still mad sore from my run yesterday, so instead I rented a French 
romantic comedy on iTunes called Prête-Moi Ta Main (in English it’s called “I do”).
The description sounded interesting… It’s about a single guy with an overbearing family determined to see him get married, and to get them off his back he hires a woman friend to play his fiancé (sounds like a French Pretty Woman, but without the prostitution).
Let’s hope hilarity ensues! 🙂
How about you? What are you doin’ tonight? Anything fun?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Rozae says
July 6th, 2010 at 10:17 pmHi Karen,
How do they blend, and would love to see it on you. Thanks
Michelle says
July 6th, 2010 at 10:24 pmI need Togetherness! I thought I would pass on these, because in the pass the mineralized shadows had so much fallout. But these look gorg!!
Elle says
July 6th, 2010 at 10:33 pmI wanna take a look at these…haven’t touched my old mineralize eye shadows in a while so I hope these are better! Also is that Charlotte Gainsbourg? Love her 🙂 Enjoy the movie!
Maggie says
July 6th, 2010 at 11:07 pmThey look great! Def. going to check them out. Would love to see a look from you! 😉
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Rae says
July 6th, 2010 at 11:19 pmSo it’s true! I’ve heard rumors that the Mineralize shadows would be even more awesome this time, and well — if the reviews agree with the rumors, then it must be true 😉 I officially can’t wait for these to come out!
Let me know how the movie was? I could use a good French chick flick!
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Pinch says
July 6th, 2010 at 11:46 pmI think I might just find myself grabbing one of these. I’ll choose one when the looks start popping up, I think! =)
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mill says
July 7th, 2010 at 1:33 amyay! i am definitely picking up one of the neutral one- maybe in the groove. so great to hear they have quality as well as quantity.
Agnes says
July 7th, 2010 at 1:45 amhmmmm.. ive never used many MAC products but these sound so promising!! I do already have my eye on the MSFs though, so i probably shouldnt break the bank and buy the eyeshadows as well haha thanks for posting though! 😀
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Advah says
July 7th, 2010 at 3:54 amWhoah that togetherness is just gorgeous!! I also really love the quality of the swatches – I’m still struggling a bit properly blending MAC eyeshadows, but you can’t beat their quality…
As for tonight (Wednesday with the time difference), I’m seeing That Dude again 🙂 4th time in exactly a week and I’m looking forward to it!
How was the film??
PS: you were right about the midges, Karen! They were a real pain but not as bad as expected. Although I stupidly dry-brushed my arms and legs for post-camping exfoliation, and it made all the bites swell and itch like crazy. Yuck.
Kristin says
July 7th, 2010 at 4:14 amI love togetherness=D so bright and nice:D
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gio says
July 7th, 2010 at 4:25 amI’ve never been a fan of MAC Mineralize eyeshadows as they didn’t have great color payoff but these look much better. Its’ good to know that MAC has improved their formula. I might even be tempted to pick up one to try it.
.-= gio’s last blog post… Product Review- Maybelline Pure Powder =-.
Deirdre says
July 7th, 2010 at 5:32 amI have Style Influencer fromthis line and I have to say that I love it! The colours are lovely and really well pigmented. I haven’t had any problems with falloout of the likes and I say go for it!
My sister has Togetherness, i want to steal it!
Nina says
July 7th, 2010 at 6:17 amHow was the movie?
Ive always stayed away from the MAC Mineralized eyeshadows (i have 4 that I hardly use) … but this new release has gotten me curious! Plus I love the interesting colors …. Might check them out. 🙂
Kayann says
July 7th, 2010 at 6:54 amLoved the colors but I’m more interested in the movie!! 😀 I was going to rent this movie a month or two ago! Unfortunately, hubby didn’t want to watch it with me…and I slowly forgot about it! You have to tell me if it’s worth watching! I loved the concept!! 🙂
Marce says
July 7th, 2010 at 7:32 amHi Karen! What’s up? I feel your hairy pain, Pepa sheds her long tresses all year long. We sweep the floor at least…5 times a day, LOL!
I never had much trouble with mineralize eyeshadows, I’m actually quite a fan! Except for the glittery ones, they do have fall out, which is expected. Togetherness looks really pretty! I always fall for purples, darn! 😀
amy says
July 7th, 2010 at 7:45 amI already picked up some goodies from this collection last week but now I want more stuff! I already have Petticoat MSF and In the Groove eyeshadow on hold for me but now I want Togetherness eyeshadow too.
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kim Porter says
July 7th, 2010 at 8:32 amThese are beautiful. I didn’t order any of the shadows though. Maybe I will later this week
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Karen says
July 7th, 2010 at 9:34 amMaybe pop by the MAC counter to play with a few of them. I think you’ll really like the formula.
lexi says
July 7th, 2010 at 9:15 amUgh I’m still disappointed I wasn’t able to get Stereo Rose so I preordered By Candelight instead. I thought I was done until read this review. I’m shaking my broke fist at you right now hahahahaha
That movie looks cute – hope it was worth the rental!
Karen says
July 7th, 2010 at 9:33 amIt was really good! I enjoyed it… sometimes I’m not in the mood to “read” while I’m watching a movie, but this one required no effort at all, LOL!
As for Stereo Rose, I barely managed to get my hands on a pan — I picked up the last one at my nearby Nordies on presale.
If you’re desperate to get it I’d suggest checking Nordstrom Beauty online over the next few days. They usually have stuff available even when it sells out on the MAC website.
Trinidad says
July 7th, 2010 at 9:15 amIn the groove looks good enough to eat! Any pics of them on?
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Karen says
July 7th, 2010 at 9:31 amI’ll try to knock a look out in the next few days. 🙂
Trinidad says
July 7th, 2010 at 4:50 pmYAY!!! I can’t wait!
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Kajal Couture says
July 7th, 2010 at 9:17 amI wasn’t even considering these shadows but you’ve made me think twice. I’ll be sure to play with them next time I visit MAC. =)
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Karen says
July 7th, 2010 at 9:31 amYou’ve gotta! I hope you like them.
Vonvon says
July 7th, 2010 at 9:37 amThey all look so gorgeous and tempting! Togetherness especially! In The Groove looks good in the pan but somehow the swatches are rather light/sheer, I think. But I need to see them, all of them, in person!
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Katrina says
July 7th, 2010 at 11:19 amOh, I’m glad they changed the formula. The old mineralize shadows didn’t seem to stick well on me either, I had to apply with a wet brush to get good pigmentation. Glad these are better!
Catherine says
July 7th, 2010 at 2:06 pmOoh, I can’t wait to check these out. I so wanted to love the old Mineralize eyeshadows but they burned my poor eyes soooo bad with all that fallout gumming up my waterlines. =/
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Melissa says
July 7th, 2010 at 2:26 pmSuch great pictures! Your images made me want to buy all of these shadows for myself. So cute. 🙂
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Alexandra says
July 7th, 2010 at 3:19 pmIm hoping to check these out when im next at my local counter 🙂
Ashley says
July 7th, 2010 at 8:22 pmThis is nice to hear! I will have to try them out. I never have in the past because I didn’t like the quality but these sound promising!
Jackie says
July 7th, 2010 at 11:48 pmWell. I was not planning on purchasing any of the mineralize eyeshadows,but once again, Karen, your post has made me realize that this just simply can’t be shunned. Ugh, you always do this to me 😉
.-= Jackie’s last blog post… Neutral with a pop of teal FOTD =-.
Ada says
July 8th, 2010 at 7:39 amThat Togetherness is calling out to me. I never had much luck with the Mineralized eye shadows before, but I’ll go take a look. Thanks!
Pari says
July 10th, 2010 at 12:26 pmKaren, luv the blog 😉 I have a set of mineralized eye shadows. How do you apply the colors without speckles getting all over the neighbouring pigments? Thanks
amy says
July 11th, 2010 at 11:11 amI just B2M for In the Groove eyeshadow, it is so lovely and I can’t wait to use it. I think it is the nicest combination of neutrals MAC has but out in a while that is not just browns.
.-= amy’s last blog post… Giving Some Love to MAC In the Groove MSF Petticoat =-.
Michele DiCola says
July 13th, 2010 at 9:09 amMac just had free shipping east coast here!
Yippee!
michele
miranda says
July 14th, 2010 at 9:47 amI tried out one of these the other day (okay, the truth: I went into a MAC store in the city to pick up ONE lipstick and ended up letting the adorable gay guys put whatever make-up on my face they wanted). I don’t remember which combination it was, one with a gold, a brown, and a rust color. Even in the midst of a heat wave, humid weather, me sweating, no primer, very balmy subway stations, etc, the eyeshadow didn’t budge or smear.