Favorite I Most Used I Must Have MAC Eyeshadows

[@YourGirlVee]

I like the fact that you actually made recommendations based on all skin tones. Thank you for including advice for darker skinned makeup lovers. Very informative.

[@bonechicken]

you did a FANTASTIC job explaining these shadows, and it helped since i've been pondering buying some of the colors you mentioned!!

[@whitneyhedrick]

Yay! Glad I could help :)

[@ambera3375]

awesome detailed description of each color, really helps! breathe of fresh air a beauty youtuber that actually knows what they are talking about!! love

[@whitneyhedrick]

Thank you SO SO SO much!

[@aprilalvarado5001]

So glad to see this! I feel like over the past couple of years on KZbin no one talks about the glory that is MAC eyeshadows. I started watching YT about 6 or 7 years ago and I built a large MAC collection of shadows and blushes/powders. None of them ever has failed me yet! No one ever mentions their MAC collections anymore -- ugh! I know a lot of girls/boys on here get a lot of products sent to them ... so it makes sense. But there is something about the MAC shadows that just have my heart. Great video...I need to get Red Brick! One of my FAVE combos is naked lunch all over the lid, soft brown in the crease, sketch in outer v of the eye, mylar on the brow bone, nylon in the inner corner and saddle/sketch on the lower lash! Love your videos!

[@whitneyhedrick]

thank you so much! Sorry for the delay! Sometimes comments sneak by my comment reply section. Thanks so much boo!

[@veronicaaaa3953]

I agree; great job explaining why colors are her favorites...I've bought 6 of the eyeshadows (not all at the same time) and every time she hits the nail on the head. I absolutely love the colors and always regret not buying one more...she hasn't been wrong once. Colors look bland in pots but once on the skin - OMG amazing! I'm between NC25/35. You gotta check out her take on MAC blushes as well..."literally" awesome...ballbusting on "literally" but seriously go see it. soooo helpful. Honestly I believe she rocks with the advice/recomendations because she does make up on others not just on herself. I'm trying to bust her be wrong and no dice. Stay smart Whitney! :)

[@mandyallgood]

My go to colors for almost every look is ricepaper, texture, soft vrown and swiss chocolate. You can add any lid color and look amazing. I keep them in a seperate z palette so i dont have to hunt them down.

[@suzycolombo]

Thank you!! I just de-potted all my shadows and realized I really need to invest in more neutrals and transition colors and I'm feeling more comfortable with the shades I'm going to pick up since they're all on your fav list!

[@whitneyhedrick]

Yay! Glad I could help ;)

[@christinetodd9817]

I love your videos because you get right to it and you don't take a half hour to get to your point!! More should learn from you! Thank you this is exactly the video I was looking for.

[@sandyshorewalker5364]

This video is very helpful. I will definitely follow some of your recommendations when creating my first Mac palette. Thank you.

[@mybeadifullife]

All the colors look so pretty. Woodwinked is my favorite eyeshadow

[@whitneyhedrick]

mybeadifullife its a def must have!!!

[@TheKillerQueenfan]

Yes Antique. ..my favorite MAC eyeshadow!

[@Marie-kw1vw]

I absolutely love your video! I use to use MAC a long time ago and stopped ever since all these new brands came out to sephora... but I thought to myself I really wanted to go back to this brand. This was really informative... Thanks girlfriend!

[@whitneyhedrick]

you are welcome babes :)

[@Kindlyone777]

Love love ur tutorials!! Will u please do one for spring/summer using Mulch or Sable? They're so pretty. Thank u

[@08oceanview]

Great picks!! Love my MAC shadows... I find I reach for them more than any other shadows I own...

[@whitneyhedrick]

08oceanview Me too! Its def a perfect tie between them and Makeup Geek

[@GlamourLifeFox]

Beautiful collection girl! There's a few of those I need to add to mine I just can't get enough MAC anything, seriously... omg their makeup is just perfect lol! #addicted

[@whitneyhedrick]

GlamourBoxFox Im glad you enjoyed sweets :)

[@SamanthaSouzaOfficial]

I don't think I've ever heard anyone use the phrase "eyeshadow wardrobe" but it is SO on point. It's so true that having a few things that really work and can all coordinate together, like an outfit, is really the key to makeup artistry! Girl you INSPIRED me with that line, and I bet you didn't even know you would! Love the video! Congrats on 10K+, you're one of my new favs!

[@whitneyhedrick]

MakeItUpWithSamantha thanks doll!!!!!! :) :) xoxxxo

[@liketotallygigi]

I really need to try embark and handwritten they look dark, but not too dark just how I like 😍

[@whitneyhedrick]

Gigi Manzo after filming I think I deduced that I like handwritten just a tiny bit more :)

[@sharonpriya8658]

Thank you...finally I got my mac eyeshadows list like what to buy. This video has been so much helpful to me in picking up the right colors for me. Loved your explanation and your make up....loved your hair bun too...😉

[@whitneyhedrick]

+Sharon Priya Ozden thanks bb!

[@destinialfaro4908]

You have a video for all my makeup questions! Love this and that you list products in description! Super helpful!

[@whitneyhedrick]

glad I can help :)

[@yafchuk]

You are just AWESOME. You should do a tutorial of what you wear in this video also- love it!!!!!!!

[@whitneyhedrick]

yafit ha yes my love :)

[@yafchuk]

whitney hedrick Cant wait. I'm starting my collection and chose to begin with purchasing: soft brown, swiss, brown script, handwritten, saddle and naked lunch..i hope that will be enough for doing a smokey brown\orangy eye. What do you think??? Any suggestions- should I change something??? thanx love :)

[@queenxpeaches]

Mac is so overwhelming im literally just going into mac & getting all the shadows u mention lol everyone loves texture soft brown & carbon hope yew don't let meh down xo

[@whitneyhedrick]

queenxpeaches hahahahah i got you girl! :) I promise you I've used every shadow i mentioned in my videos AT LEAST once if not over and over and over again :)

[@GildedBeauty92]

This was extremely helpful...I've always wanted to get into Mac shadows but I never know which ones would be great staples, or even which would compliment my skin tone. I'm loving your channel!!!

[@whitneyhedrick]

Gilded Beauty thanks so much! I hope you got some good picks outta it :)

[@elliekayedy1495]

Thank you for sharing your favorite with us , I learned a lot and it helps me to know which eyeshadow to buy and what is better on my skin . Again thanks a lot. Best wishes.

[@whitneyhedrick]

+Ellie Kayedy youre so welcome sweet pea :)

[@howdoifortune8]

yes Yes YES Grain!! I LOVE that shadow!

[@HawizaSharpe]

Just found you and I am about to binge watch your videos. You are great!

[@whitneyhedrick]

+Hawiza Sharpe yay! Thank you so so so so so much :)

[@simoneperry7194]

Congrats on your 10k!!! You look amazing. I love mulch I use that as a everyday smokey eye. Cant wait until your next vid xoxo!

[@whitneyhedrick]

Monae Williams its a great color! Thanks for watching :)

[@NKeddle]

Absolutely brilliant video and the shades picked are really the best!

[@StaplesofBeauty]

Omg I love your videos!! You should do more mac videos!!! Like blush and lipsticks as well! I love your opinions on your color choices!!! 😍

[@whitneyhedrick]

GlamorousPixie I think I will def be uploading more of them because I get SO MANY requests for them :)

[@AlisonD5683]

I love your makeup in this video!!! Beautiful!!!

[@whitneyhedrick]

***** thanks so much!

[@amelasbeautychannel7478]

I love your eye make up in this video. ❤️ Can you make a tutorial for that one or do you have already one on your chanel?

[@Coteyito]

Hi Whitney new subscriber here, great video! I want a palette for everyday use, and I just got an empty MAC quad, with only brown script in it, but now I need help choosing the other 3! I have light brown eyes, and fair to medium skin.. Naked lunch or all that glitters? Handwritten or embark? Woodwinked? Omg I don't know! I love how warm tones make my brown eyes pop. A question: if you use painterly for example, do you need to use a shadow as a base anyway? Please answer! Thanks a lot!

[@brennayolen1186]

Lol they're all very different that would be hard to choose because they're all so different

[@katiebloomer2789]

Naked lunch, handwritten and woodwinked

[@sweetestearth]

I wish I was going to Vegas soon so you could do my makeup again!

[@whitneyhedrick]

sweetestearth me too! xoxoxo

[@AgendaInMind]

I have deep set eyes and a lot of eyelid visible. At 47 though, the lids are a bit crapey. Shimmery shadows like Satin Taupe emphasize that, so I look better with Cork, Soft Brown (though it's too orange for my taste) and also Preppy from Makeup Geek is gorg.

[@whitneyhedrick]

AgendaInMind great selections!!! :)

[@sarahewald5067]

I am so glad someone finally mentioned Omega! It's one of my favorites. Same with Cork. I'm an NW15, so a lot of the KZbin cult favorites are too dark for me. I used to use Brun in my brows since I've got dark hair. I have 2 palettes full of MAC shadows and I have more than 1/2 of the shadows you mentioned. :) You're my makeup spirit animal, haha.

[@whitneyhedrick]

Sarah Ewald oh...my gosh....I say spirit animal ALL THE TIME! We are so destined! hahaha

[@Jasbethalvarez]

Should definitely do a cream contour and highlight video. I love the way you do all of your looks, but what is more entertaining is your personality!!! Hitting 10k was practically overnight!!! I have followed you when you were in your 200s. Soo great :). Congrats!!!

[@whitneyhedrick]

Jasbethalvarez wow! Thanks for being with me for so long!!!! xoxoxox

[@REDPOET555]

My favorite out of the 8 Mac eyeshadow that I have (lol I poor) is handwritten, second best is soft brown. I use both with all the colors that I have. Especially with Passionate omg it looks gorgeous

[@whitneyhedrick]

REDPOET555 I will have to get that one! :)

[@Gamecocklady87]

I use Embark to fill in my brunette eyebrows- so good

[@mandyallgood]

Channon Rose Whitneys videos are amazing..and Whitney I think you would find Channon equally as amazing!

[@ashwaddles7583]

please start posting more!! I love you and your videos ♥ you are so fabulous.

[@whitneyhedrick]

ashwaddles Im settled and ready to get back to it! :) :) xoxo

[@cybersylv]

I have every color mentioned but Rule and Red Brick. I just wouldn't know what to do withem, how to use them. Would you do a tutorial with them, please? Or, go-to looks with the others?

[@whitneyhedrick]

cybersylv I use them in my Fall Autumn Leaves tutorial but I will def be using them lots in coming videos :)

[@karen1air]

We can't get handwritten anymore, and brown down seems more neutral to me. Any dupe suggestions? Maybe a MUG one? Love your videos!

[@isabelfranklin7845]

Congrats on 10,000! (As of right now 10,803!!) you deserve every single one and I can't wait to continue watching them grow. You're a rockstar! I love every single eyeshadow you mentioned. Like seriously. I have every. Single. One.!!! I'm not a MUA, so I think I have an eyeshadow addiction hahah.

[@whitneyhedrick]

Isabel Franklin thank you SO much doll!!!!!!!!!!!! great minds think a like hahaha

[@Kininitos]

23,262! Pretty cool to see how much her channel has grown in 4 months!!

[@kaycreighton9165]

Thank you for the video. It would be great if you could share what colors you are wearing in each of your videos.....

[@whitneyhedrick]

Kay Creighton soft brown, saddle, embark, carbon, and grain :)

[@elisezearo8692]

Finally your channel is growing, it's about damn time!! You deserve 1 million (and even more!!) in my opinion!

[@whitneyhedrick]

Elise Zearo yay! Hopefully one day! :) thanks bb!

[@Fam52011]

That was quick 10000! Congrats Whitt ❤️

[@Foofie2005]

Excellent explanations for all these amazing colours.... I 💜 Love Mac Eyeshadows :-) Have a great day ! ☀️ Stacy

[@anissazepeda4913]

Congrats in your 10k boo! You deserve it cause you're just the bomb.com lol I think I had all those colors except maybe like 5. I love to do warm colors on my clients too!

[@whitneyhedrick]

Anissa Zepeda thank you so much! You're the bomb.org.net/yourule

[@sheetsie75]

I loved all of them! But what are the eye shadows that are on the picture (I can't think of the name) that you see when you click the video! I looked perfect!

[@nicolegriffith1923]

Can you do a torial on the eye makeup that you have on in this video I absolutely love it

[@whitneyhedrick]

Nicole Griffith Yes ma am...its coming up very soon ;)

[@soneeya2010]

What color are you wearing for eye inner corner ? Just loved it ... it's not popping up yet doing the trick.

[@katherinebaybayan1225]

Groundwork is my FAV paint pot

[@whitneyhedrick]

It's def on my top three paint pots as well :)

[@sethrintatu]

Love your backdrop, what is it? Glitter curtains?? First time on your channel.

[@whitneyhedrick]

Sethrin Tatu its silver beaded curtains

[@sethrintatu]

whitney hedrick Thank you!

[@justmecdg]

I just subscribed to you and I have to say, I love, love your videos! Tutorials, hauls, favorites. Love them! :)

[@whitneyhedrick]

Christine Gutierrez thank you SO much for subscribing! :)

[@Baduri89]

Just subscribed! Loved watching your video! You seemed like such a talented and cool woman! It really felt like you are the type of person you wanna ask for advice and get great answers from! ❤️

[@whitneyhedrick]

Baduri89 Anytime babes! I gotchu! :)

[@melissajade3384]

Loved this video, really helped me out as I'm a new freelance artist building up my kit so thankyou :)

[@whitneyhedrick]

Melissa whitehead yay! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@buymyjunks]

I love this video!!! I literally watched it several times. Thank you so much for sharing it Whitney. I took your advice and got the soft brown & rule and these are my only matte colors on my neutral palette. I'm terrible at picking matte colors because the shimmery ones tend to get my attention more. Would you be so kind to help me pick 2 matte colors that are versatile for my skin type? I'm having a hard time deciding which 2 matte colors to get to add to my neutral palette. I'm Asian and I have light to medium yellow/warm skin undertone (I wear Tarte Amazonian Clay foundation in light-medium sand. I hope this helps). I'm also debating whether to get sable or mulch or is it worth to get both for a different effect? Thank you so much in advance for your help Whitney.

[@mariaalvino]

Love this! A must watch video! So much info, Thank you! BTW any chance you can add the details of the make up you have on this video?!?!

[@whitneyhedrick]

Maria Alvino Im going to do a tutoiral :)

[@jacktherat2]

THANK YOU, so informative and helpful!!

[@Rasberryswirl-vd6no]

You know your stuff girl ! Liked 👍🏼 Subscribed 😊

[@whitneyhedrick]

thanks! xoxoxo

[@mariarosariazeno2270]

Thank you so much for making such an informative video full of little details that will help me to choose the right eyeshadows. Mentioning skintone has been top job :D XXX

[@mariajoseare]

Loved it im a new subscriber! I have sable and twinks but i have no idea wich other eyeshadows i can use them with to create a full look. Im a nc30 olive skin tone. Thanks for your help!

[@whitneyhedrick]

maria jose arevalo I would use something like saddle in the crease...honestly once you have that crease color down the possibilities are endless..you COULD bust those in the crease as well but I just personally stay away from any kind of shimmer in the crease because i kinda have to carve out the shape on my hooded flat lids and shimmer just makes it look less defined.

[@jonibrown5447]

Hii!! You are amazing!! May i ask you which one do you prefer between saddle and texture for a medium (yellow undertone) brown eyes face??

[@whitneyhedrick]

joni brown saddle :)

[@cathyphatien886]

hi, what was the eyeshadow in 8:43 please ? Looks amazing

[@SharonGirl317]

Brun

[@PrimpPolishShine]

Loved this!!! I have so many of these and rarely reach for them. I needs to pull out my Mac palettes and give them some love. On a side note, do you have a tutorial for a matte black smoky eye? If not, could you do one? I have yet to find a tutorial that I love and since I love your tutorials and your work, I'd love to see what you come up with. Thanks for sharing, love! XOXO Sarah

[@whitneyhedrick]

Sarah Jones I do :) Its called Bombshell makeup redux or something like that :) Thanks for watching bb!

[@mandyallgood]

Woohoo your subbies are growing! Im always saying how more people need to know about your channel :)

[@whitneyhedrick]

Mandy Allgood thank you so much! You are always SO supportive and I really do appreciate every bit of it :) xoxoxo

[@NicoleReese7]

What is the name of the red lipstick you have on? Its gorgeous!!!

[@zondreab6689]

Thanks for including dark skin tone ladies

[@whitneyhedrick]

+alicia craig you're so welcome :)

[@melissamariiex0]

Your background is THE best on KZbin by far! I love it! Is that weird? Oh well! Love you, your videos, and your background 💘

[@whitneyhedrick]

Melissa Klein hahahah thanks! I hated it for SO LONG until i changed it to this :)

[@queenmonique7502]

Hey just found this channel and I love love love it : the way you explain and everything. I'm happy to join this big family♥♥♥

[@whitneyhedrick]

Monique Koudouovoh Im glad that you did!!!!! :) :) :)

[@makemeup531]

Thank you for the review! This helps so much, i love MAC eyeshadows and think they are the best out there!

[@whitneyhedrick]

VickysBeautyTime Im so glad you enjoyed :)

[@nishatiwari7841]

Hi Whitney I am a new subscriber to your channel. I am an Indian with NC42 skin tone. I have a palette with rice paper, lorelei, texture, embark, oomph, all that glitters, satin taupe and carbon. Can you please suggest more colors for me to fill in the palette?

[@whitneyhedrick]

nisha tiwari sable, brown script, folie, sketch, and cranberry would be awesome! ;)

[@nishatiwari7841]

Thank you so much. I will get these definitely

[@russellmakeupstudio9053]

Just curious, does MAC online offer the same benefit when you send back an empty pan of the palette fills as they do in store with makeup empties? :) My local MAC store advised they don't accept the palette fill pans since they don't sell them in store, but they are my fav way to grab the MAC shadows. Thanks Whitney

[@whitneyhedrick]

Ali s Gigi I honestly don't know....Ive only ever done it in store. Sorry bb! :(

[@amritkaur9534]

hey whitney, i loved your video! I do have one question for you tho, and it wud be great if you could answer this: I have medium brown skin and a lot of shades don't show up on my skin that well. I'm sick of sticking to gold and copper. Could you please suggest some eyeshadows that are fun but kinda neutral and not too over the top?

[@whitneyhedrick]

amrit kaur Satin Taupe and Sable :)

[@amritkaur9534]

thank you :)

[@jennax7]

Whitney...love this video! What are you wearing on your lips and where is your off the shoulder tee from? XOXO

[@whitneyhedrick]

Jennifer Drake its Red Velvet from Lime Crime and the tee I have had FOREVER...probably from H&M?

[@DeeDoesMakeup]

Great picks!

[@whitneyhedrick]

DeeDoesMakeup thanks sweets :)

[@VanessaWRunForFunner]

this was super helpful, i always wonder what the best mac eyeshadows are :)

[@whitneyhedrick]

Vanessa: BeautyForRunner its all personal preference but from years of working with them I think hands down these are the most versatile and useful :)

[@littlemissmakeup9764]

Hi Whitney, I love your video! You have definitely encouraged me to add to my Mac Pro Palette! Thanks for your recommendations :) xx

[@emmayeats8140]

Love your videos. So helpful x

[@whitneyhedrick]

Emma Yeats yay! thanks doll :)

[@Experimakeup]

I feel like WoodWinked is on everyone's top fav list ;D

[@iluvdira]

Just found you and I think you're amazing! Thanks so much for all the tips 😊 New Subbie for sure 😁

[@whitneyhedrick]

+Indira Vilchez thank you SO MUCH!

[@fgadaa7572]

This was just perfection!

[@whitneyhedrick]

Thank you so much 🎃🎃

[@brennayolen1186]

I NEED HELP!!!! ok so I'm getting a bunch more Mac shadows soon and I have a question. How similar is folie to brown down or embark or handwritten? I want to know because I have all 3 and I was thinking of getting folie but I'm not sure if it'll be too similar to those 3!! Please help!!!

[@whitneyhedrick]

They all have different undertones but are all deep Browns. I use embark the most personally :)

[@gemstone421]

Hey Whitney! Have you tried Blanc Type, Brule or Vanilla? If so, which one do you prefer?

[@whitneyhedrick]

gem mcdermott yes ma am ;) I don't prefer either over the other BUT I guess I would say Vanilla :)

[@cassieprendergast3781]

Great video. Btw I LOVE your ring, can you give me the details on it?

[@whitneyhedrick]

Cassie Prendergast my wedding ring? its a simple diamond band from Tiffanys. Im not a wedding or engagement ring kinda girl...Id rather spend the money on our future hahaha

[@cassieprendergast3781]

whitney hedrick I totally agree. Is it the 2.5 or 3.9mm? Sorry to bug you but it's exactly what I've been looking for =)

[@sarahlawrence4323]

Do u have a tutorial on the look ur wearing in this video....or are the colors listed somewhere?

[@whitneyhedrick]

Sarah Lawrence not yet, but i will. Ive been asked several times but I honestly cant remember how I did it :)

[@sarahlawrence4323]

Bahahahaha, oh to count the times I've done a look and tried to recreate only to not remember how I did it lol.

[@KaraNicoleR]

What color is being said at 9:00? I am trying to find it in the list and not seeing a name that looks like what I am hearing.

[@BookieWolf]

Brun! :)

[@MrHeheHeHo]

Kiki Nicole I just got to that part and was curious too. It almost sounds like she is saying Brown a little funny? I'm not sure😩 maybe you could go in store and show them the video, I'm sure they'd be happy to help x

[@meganfairweather958]

i super love these shades, all I need in life beautiful pigmented eyeshadows :)...but i honestly cant see myself buying a bunch with theprice point they are at :/ thanx for the video Whitney :) xo

[@whitneyhedrick]

Megan Fairweather you're welcome doll :)

[@anneantz]

I pretty much bought almost everything you recommended. However, if I hv the pick one dark brown which one would you recommend: espresso, embark, handwritten . Thanks!

[@whitneyhedrick]

+anneantz embark :)

[@anneantz]

+whitney hedrick omg thx you! I almost click to buy handwritten. Why you prefer embark than handwritten tho?

[@whitneyhedrick]

It's darker and more pigmented plus I like the ALMOST purple undertone of it :)

[@anneantz]

Ahhh I see. If I already have sketch you still recommend Embark? TIA

[@whitneyhedrick]

Yes...they are totally different :)

[@TheMichelleSanchez_]

Why am I just finding you? Like where have you been all my life! FLAWLESS

[@whitneyhedrick]

xmichellex393 hahahha Im glad we found each other :)

[@kpa720]

Congrats on 10,000 subs!!! 💕

[@whitneyhedrick]

Kathy A thank you!!!! Hopefully 20k soon! :)

[@carrotqueen_6912]

can I use soft brown all over the Lid or just in the crease?

[@whitneyhedrick]

+carrot queen_69 anywhere you want babes! :)

[@carrotqueen_6912]

Thank you :)

[@alexkid7814]

eyeshadow tutorial on this look? would be awesome :)

[@whitneyhedrick]

Courtney Smith Comin right up :)

[@efpol5918]

Great video very helpful.

[@whitneyhedrick]

Efpol yay! thanks :)

[@Monsterfrumhell]

Your makeup looks so good here :)

[@whitneyhedrick]

+Michelle Partida thank you!

[@hannahhasgot]

Looove your lipstick please tell me what you used here :)

[@whitneyhedrick]

Probably ruby woo if I had to guess :)

[@mandyallgood]

Your background is beautiful! Xoxo

[@whitneyhedrick]

Mandy Allgood thanks doll face!

[@brxnellis8946]

Thankyou so much, this helped me a LOT!! 😃

[@whitneyhedrick]

Bronwyn Ellis yay! :) xoxxxo

[@kellys6562]

love your videos!

[@ashmegbri]

would love to see your must haves makeup geek shadows as well.... what do yo think of morphe i so value your option i feel you keep it real... thank you for that

[@whitneyhedrick]

I think it's garbage. They don't make it themselves and it's not different than BH cosmetics or coastal scents. I get that they are inexpensive but in my opinion it makes more sense to spend just a LITTLE more on a company LIKE makeup geek that doesn't intentionally mislead its customers and has much better ingredients over all. Just my two cents. I'll Never own or use any of their stuff at all.

[@ashmegbri]

+whitney hedrick thank you so much>>> I was really on the fence about getting them since they are all hyped up from only you tubers with % codes...plus I have super watery sensitive eyes...

[@sarayajmal3052]

Amazing video as always 💙

[@whitneyhedrick]

thank you so so much :)