Matte Eyeshadow - Shadowy Lady

Name: MAC Cosmetics Matte Eyeshadow - Shadowy Lady
Brand: MAC Cosmetics
Rating: 4.1 (110 reviews)

MAC Cosmetics

4.1

110 reviews

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Reviews

5.0

from

TickTockAlice

10 years ago

I've had this shadow for a few years now and it's still one I use often, and one of the better shades I've ever bought from MAC. Even though it's a dark plum, it works amazingly well for a brown smoky...Read more

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About reviewer (116 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen

1.0

from

Emillly

11 years ago

I don't know if the eyeshadow I purchased was a dodgy crap one from MAC but the pay off is terrible. Ive had other MAC shadows that haven't been too bad but this didn't have much pigment so I had to k...Read more

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesBrown

5.0

from

MsCadle

11 years ago

My favorite color from MAC. It's like a deep eggplant. It looks great on hazel green eyes. I use it with fluid line liner in plum (I think that's the name-it's the purple). Beautiful color. Lasts all ...Read more

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About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0

from

Dimanta

11 years ago

This is my favorite color for smokey eyes. I absolutely love it. It's almost dark purple color that looks amazing with green or brown eyes. Esy to blend.

C63.

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About reviewer (563 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0

from

lindaedunn

12 years ago

I have very fair skin and very green eyes (a dark green, with gold flecks). I need purples to make my eyes pop, and this one totally does that. Whatever colors I'm using on my eyes, I always use/need...Read more

11 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen

4.0

from

lotusfairy

12 years ago

This is a dark, sultry plum shade that works well as both a eyeliner and or blended lightly in the creases of my eyes. Like others have noted, it is a good alternative to black eyeshadow and works we...Read more

4 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (2203 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

yoshiii

12 years ago

I love this eyeshadow! I had been looking for a plum/dark purple color with no pink shade or undertone, which is very difficult to find, and this shadow definitely accomplished what I wanted. I n...Read more

4 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (112 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0

from

mixyshop

12 years ago

This was such a great color for my skin, and I loved the longevity of the product. The only thing was that for some reason, my eyelid became really sensitive (?) and I couldn't wear it for the full d...Read more

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown

4.0

from

TiaDGB

12 years ago

The perfect shade of blackened plum for when you want a sultry eye look, but want to avoid the harshness of full on black shadow. In the pan, it appears almost black, but it's quite a bit softer when ...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (114 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlack

2.0

from

1happytrader10

12 years ago

Returned this, it just looks grey on me. I see others who use it beautifully, but it did nothing for me. I think I expected more purple in it. It's also a little hard to get the color to show.

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

4.0

from

kelsielilly

13 years ago

I bought this shadow when I was brunette and I loved using it to create a smoky eye! I used it on the outer V of my eye and applied it pretty dark with some dark brown shades and it went on and blende...Read more

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen

5.0

from

Riverso

13 years ago

It is my go-to eyeshadow #1! I am a huge dark smokey eyes person, so I use it almost every day, and the thing is that although it might appear pretty dark it shows up on my very wearable, natural, not...Read more

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About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Aether

13 years ago

A beautiful, smoky, deep purple that looks lovely in the crease combined with Shale and a smidge of Satin Taupe. Looks great with Trax too. I do find this one quite blotchy and hard to blend compared ...Read more

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (70 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0

from

papillon212

13 years ago

This is a beautiful dark purple perfect for the crease of a purple smoky eye. I pair it with Shale, Pink Freeze and Vanilla.

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About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0

from

supermer

14 years ago

This looks beautiful with my green eyes and looks beautiful with my other MAC shadows. I use it in my crease or outer V with Satin Taupe, Knight Divine, and Quarry. To be so dark, it's very sheer. Als...Read more

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

5.0

from

sexylovie84

14 years ago

this eyeshadow is not what I expected, it is very sheer which is weird. it adds a nice crease color but that's about it. good for when you want smoky but not too dark. ****EDIT**** after a f...Read more

5 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (122 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0

from

whatisaspacebar

14 years ago

A great colour for green eyes- as all dark purples seem to be. It takes several applications to make it show up on your skin which is annoying- but it blends really well and you can build and build an...Read more

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About reviewer (54 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen

4.0

from

Tifmcd

14 years ago

The reviews here aren't that great... but I wouldn't trust them.

The shadow is a perfect crease color. The plum tone compliments green eyeslike you would not believe.

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About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

3.0

from

MeghAshley

14 years ago

I was really excited for this eyeshadow, but quickly got disappointed after I tried to wear it. The color payoff is not great. It goes on very sheer, However, with more use, I've found ways I like to ...Read more

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Lotionaddict69

14 years ago

Honestly, I was a little nervous about this shadow because the reviews here aren't the greatest. But it's actually one of my favorite colors that I bought. Makes a *great* liner. It also makes my gr...Read more

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (57 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Relaxed, Other

EyesGreen