Types of Eye Shadows

• The finish of the eye shadow chosen creates a specific look. A matte or shimmery eye shadow each portrays a certain finished product. MAC eye shadows are long lasting with blending qualities as well as a high pigmentation level. Quality is key with eye shadow, and MAC provides eye shadows that last for hours. Generally, a color for one's lid, crease and highlight is required. MAC Cosmetics offers a variety of color combinations that makes various eye looks endless.
  
  

Choosing MAC Eye Shadows for a Natural Look

• Some natural or neutral look colors suggestions are Satin Taupe, Mulch, Naked Lunch, Vanilla, Nylon and All That Glitter. Choosing one main color for the lid while blending another more definite color in the crease creates a beautiful natural/neutral look. Finish with a highlight below the eyebrow.
  
  

Choosing MAC Eyeshadows for a Smokey Eye

• Some smokey-eye MAC eye shadow suggestions are: Knight Divine, Carbon and Silver Ring or Smut, Malt, Black Tied or Carbon, Espresso and Flashtrack. These are just three of the various smokey-eye MAC eye shadow variations that can be created.
  
  

MAC Makeup Artist Help

• Additional help can be provided by a MAC makeup artist in a Macy's store near you. Different shadows work best with different skin types. While MAC has endless eye shadow options, the professionals can provide more handy tips in choosing proper eye shadows if you're a MAC newbie.