From early promo shots, I wasn’t sure what to make of MAC’s Spellbinder Shadows; what exactly were they? Turns out that the bottom of each little glass pot is magnetized and according to the press info, the powders’ “black ionized pigments are magnetically charged, fusing the loose powder together so it magically maintains its form and dimension”. And magical they are; you can press your finger to their surface and even swoosh it around, yet the shape seems to gather itself back together again. What kind of sorcery is this? ∗cue eerie music∗
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This promo shot: I so want to try and recreate the eye look shown
Spellbinder Shadow (CAN $26.00/each) | The container for these shadows is unlike anything I’ve previously seen from MAC; made of glass with a good heft to each (likely due to the magnet in the base), there’s a very luxe feel to them. The texture of the powder is totally unique as well; upon removing the inner seal, you’re confronted with what can only be described as a lush tapestry of colour but closer inspection reveals that the powder itself is actually a little ‘flaky’ (best way I can describe it). When worn dry, the effect is slightly watered down and even though the colour can be deepened with a bit of layering, applying these over a base such as a Paint Pot (see second swatch below) is the best way to go. Then, it’s all about that mega IMPACT — and lots of it. Staying power (over primer + base) is amazing, with the colour looking rich and vibrant throughout and hardly any fading.
- Dynamically Charged – taupey cool bronze
- Cosmic Clash – deep green
- Blue Karma – soft greyed teal
- Retrograde – greyed black
Forgetting for a second how utterly cool these Spellbinder Shadows are (and what about that name, am I right?) I’m all about the effect they provide. Giving off enough shimmer without being ridiculously over the top, you can’t go wrong with any of the 8 shades from the range. In fact, I’ve already got my eye on a few more that I absolutely need to have. Ok, maybe need is a touch excessive … but it’s pretty much true [she says without regret].
If you’ve picked any of these up, drop me a line to let me know what you think!
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PR samples/As always, all opinions are my own
