When it comes to budget beauty, one item I am a bit standoffish with is eye shadow- I know, I know.. sounding snobbish-right? But least be honest, most drugstore eyeshadows are dont perform to the caliber to that of a high-end product. The usual extreme fallout, less color payoff, too much shimmery glitter, chalky formula, and the list can continue to go on… However I may have just changed my mind completely on drugstore eyeshadows with this weeks installment of High vs. Low Beauty: MAC Eye shadow Dupe…
I am not going to lie, my usual everyday routine often contains some sort of neutral eyeshadow- so imagine my surprise when I was walking around CVS recently and saw one of the perfect eyeshadow trios that would fit the bill. Raise your hand if you have bought something, only to realize you already hand it ** shamelessly raises hand** So lets cut to the chase, I am calling it now- hands down one of the BEST BUDGET BUYS EVER! Wet-n-Wild Icon Collection Eye Shadow Palette in Walking on Eggshells– $2.99 USD, is seriously the business. The texture is soft, the color is packed full of pigment, and the blending power is seamless. I am seriously loving this trio of shadows.
The Perfect MAC Eye Shadow Dupe
Fast forward a few days later, I busted out one of my personally curated MAC palettes, and low and behold the Wet-n-Wild Icon Collection Eye Shadow Palette in Walking on Eyeshells has 3 majorly amazing neutral MAC eyeshadow dupes. Lets break it down:
– Wet-n-Wild Brow bone shade -is a solid dupe for MAC Mylar– $11 USD
– Wet-n-Wild Eyelid shade -is a perfect match for MAC All that Glitters– $11 USD
– Wet-n-Wild Crease shade – is a golden bronze match for MAC Bronze– $11 USD, with a slight tinge of MAC Satin Taupe– $11 USD. Mixed together it literally mimics the shade effortlessly.
They all have a bit of slight iridescence to them, nothing that is overly glittery or chunky- but just a bit of pure perfection on the lids. I have been rocking the eyelid shade for an all over the eye subtle color, and the crease shade for a bit depth to the eyes. I am super OBSESSED with this eyeshadow trio, it is the perfect budget buy price point, and way to go Wet-n-Wild for stepping it up in the makeup game.
If you are in the market for yet another neutral eyeshadow palette, this is one I HIGHLY recommend. A travel friendly, budget conscience beauty buy- I think I am in love!!
Have you tried Wet-n-Wild Walking on Eggshells? What are some of your budget eyeshadow buys? Have you found any MAC Eye Shadow Dupes recently? I would love to hear your thoughts…
erikatheicyone says
I adore Wet-n-Wild Walking on Eggshells. I am on my second one. :D Their trio in Silent Treatment is said to have some MAC dupes in it, as well. The taupe shade in that trio is insanely good. The eight pan Comfort Zone palette is also supposed to have some MAC dupes or similar shades, including one that mimics Club, if I am not mistaken. It is a fantastic palette and a must have for any neutrals lover.
I don’t own any MAC. *looks around for villagers with pitchforks and torches* It isn’t because I have a problem with the brand, I just haven’t bought any, yet. I need to rectify that. :D
Eugenia says
Um Wet N Wild is awesome. I reallu can’t believe how great their shadows are compared to any other shadows!!
BeautyJudy says
I love this WnW palette too!!! Great post. I love drugstore dupes!
EBBlogAshley says
There are a ton of great shadows available at the drugstore these days. The Color Icon WnW shadows are fab (the older ones!) and great for women on budget.
Naomi Ganzu says
Great post! Would love to use it :)
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Laura says
Walking on Eggshells looks AMAZING
loveforlacquer says
Awesome! Would love to see the shades swatched side by side!
Aleya Bamdad says
I love neutral palettes. This one looks great.
Norah Salazar says
The Walking on Eggshells looks really gorgeous!
Miranda Mendoza says
Walking on Eggshells has been one of my go-to palettes for YEARS. Wet n Wild is my favorite drugstore brand for eyeshadow!
beautybymissl says
Great finds! W n W Walking on Eggshells is one of my all time favorite eyeshadow palettes for last 3 years.
Cosmetic Sanctuary says
Pretty shades! Would love to see side by side swatch comparisons!
Honeygirlk says
Walking on egg shells is one of my favs… I love the comparison you did – awesome!
Guest says
I love this! Wet and Wild pallets are great dupes, too.
Kim Porter says
Wow! These are perfect dupes. Wet n Wild has great shadows, too.
marciaf says
When WetnWild does it right they can make some fabulous palettes. This is one of the better ones. Great dupe catch.
Kelly R says
Super comparisons! Thank you!
cindyprimebeauty says
I definitely going to pick this up, I’m a neutral lover too!
Anastasia says
Love neutrals, so this palette is right up my alley! I will definitely pick it up <3
Amber says
I don’t think I have this palette, but I have a few of the other neutral trios and they are just great!!
Phyrra says
I love seeing dupe posts like this
Nidia Doherty says
Hard to believe that this $3 palette could deliver like a MAC, but there you go! How awesome for travel when you don’t want to risk breaking or losing your expensive eyeshadows.
Sheila Arkee says
Wet n Wild eyeshadows are straight up awesome! I think I have every palette they make.
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
That is such a great every day es trio. WnW has such fantastic shadows!
Citizens of Beauty says
Wow…those are really good dupes! Ummm…I think I will take the $3.00 palette….
myCosmeticBag says
Wet N Wild always has the best MAC dupes!
Betzy Carmona says
I seriously love your dupes!
kSquaredGlamour says
awesome dupes!
Puri says
This is an awesome dupe find! I love wet n wild shadows- just be careful for colors with glitter, there definitely is a little bit of fallout when you first apply.
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monica says
that wnw palette is my holy grail :) I hit pan three times on a bottom shade