Starting My Mac Palette

One thing that always bothers me about buying eyeshadow palettes is the fact that more often than not, there's at least one or two shades that I don't like or never end up using. Don't get me wrong, I love the palettes I have but it's so difficult to find one where I love absolutely every shade and will use them all on a regular basis. That's why I decided to start my own Mac palette. I love the idea of having something completely customisable, giving me the ability to swap colours in and out as I need. It's also going to eventually be full of shades that I will wear all the time that I have hand picked and organised myself. I'd never really looked at the eyeshadows in Mac as naturally I gravitate towards the blushers and lipsticks but I now completely understand the hype and I am 100% on board.

You can pick up the x15 insert for just £2.50 and the palette for £10, then each eyeshadow pan is £10, a £3 saving on buying each of the pots individually. (You can depot them but you might as well save yourself the hassle and £3 by just buying the individual refills). I bought all six of mine over the period of a couple of months, buying one here or there when I was out shopping or had some of my wages to spare. Can you tell I love my shimmery neutrals? Eventually I hope to add even more neutrals and some matte shades, in fact I have seven of the empty slots already designated for colours I've seen and swatched in store. With the exception of one (Mythology) all of these shadows are super pigmented, creamy and blendable. At £10 a shadow I do think these are rather pricey BUT I'm honestly incredibly happy with the quality of these, they're my favourite of all the shadows I own and this palette is officially my new pride and joy. From left to right, going down the rows, I have Cranberry, Sable, Mythology, Satin Taupe, Expensive Pink and All That Glitters.

Cranberry: A deep but vibrant purple pink with a hint of shimmer. This is a colour that was personally way out of my comfort zone but I've found that it works beautifully worked into the crease with another of the more neutral shades all over the lid.

Sable: This is such a difficult shade to describe, it's like a warm brown with a hint of taupe and plum, though this doesn't come across in the picture.

Mythology: As mentioned above Mythology is the only one I have issues with. The colour is a gorgeous copper but the formula itself is a lot more flaky and dry than the others, leading to a lot more fall out.

Satin Taupe: Does exactly what it says on the tin. A cool toned taupe with a tiny hint of purple. I'm personally more a fan of warmer shades but this is gorgeous.

Expensive Pink: One of my newest shades, this is a super pretty peach pink with a gold shimmer. This shadow has a gorgeous finish and wonderful formula, definitely one for all over the lid with something a little darker blended through the crease.

All That Glitters: A personal favourite of mine and many other bloggers, to me this is a really shimmery nude champagne shade.. I love this all over the lid on my skintone but for others it could make a gorgeous highlight for the inner corner.

Cranberry, Sable, Mythology, Satin Taupe, Expensive Pink, All That Glitters. 

Next on my list I have Amber Lights, Woodwinked, Malt, Haux, Wedge, Blanc Type and Phloof! Though it may take me a while, I can't wait to fill the entire palette.

Have you started a mac palette? What shades are in yours?