It’s a tough one to describe, but it’s kinda like a slightly reddy taupe. So those two cover the more safe, everyday ground, but if you want a slight hit of colour then the next two are must-haves in your quad. It pairs up with anything and everything and blends like a dream. This is like a warm, matte cocoa that can double up as a brow shade depending on your natural tone but is a good crease colour that never looks too OTT.

Aside from wearing it on its own the other way I like to don it is with a bit of Espresso in the crease to add a bit of oomph.

It’s just one of those natural wash colours that you can layer up for a subtle layer of glimmer or sheer out so you’ve just got something on the eye. The only requirements are that you are a lover of neutral shades – welcome to the club – and own a MAC 217 Brush, because eyeshadow application basically sucks without it…įirst up there’s All That Glitters, which is the first MAC shade that I truly fell for – look I’ve hit pan! It’s a peachy, golden shimmer that looks good on everyone. But here’s the thing – there are so many to pick from, where does a MAC newbie start? Well I’m hoping to answer that question today with a suggested starter pack to stuff into a quad if you’re not quite sure where to begin. It’s easy to see why you usually have to sharpen your elbows to get close to them on counter. Kirsten If you like those try Honesty.When it comes to eyeshadows, you’ve got to love a bit of MAC haven’t you? The range, the textures, the colours and of course there’s the opportunity to turn all MUA and create your own customised palette from scratch.cate For any eyeshadow beginners like myself who are teens, I recommend Stila's Kitten.I for one love color! Perhaps I'll write an article more geared towards colored shadows. Amber Tan good point! Then again, people who are just starting out or who are new might be intimidated by color and might be less inclined to try it out at first.Ya Bello, blue and mauve are also versatile, so is mild green.

Wendy Those who are new to eye make up neutral eye shadow is the way to go like myself.

You could have added another more interesting shade.

Christina There are so many superior black eyeshadows to MAC Carbon, even in the drug store wet n wild is better.

Show me purples, pinks, greens, blues and teals! Now those are pretty!

Beener83 Copperplate is my favourite from Mac.

Must have mac eyeshadows