MAC Omega and Brown Down | Review

Over the last few months I have increased my eye shadow collection by 100% because before blogging, I guess I was just too scared to try it. But now, like all beauty bloggers, I really want a MAC palette and slowly my collection is beginning to grow. Starting off with my Lady Grey Eyeshadow Quad (review here), I have now bought two extras: Omega and Brown Down. Omega was one I had already heard of and was highly recommended by the blogging community, but I hadn't really heard much about Brown Down. So, I gave in to the hype of Omega straight away, but also swatched some other browns and I really liked Brown Down. They are both so highly pigmented and do stay on all day without fading.

Left: Omega, Right: Brown Down

Brown Down is a matte medium/dark brown that I use for the corner of the eye or for contouring the eye. I think this may have been discontinued (I'm not sure) but I think it is a similar colour to Handwritten. I love how deep brown this colour is and it goes well with not only Omega but most of my MUA palette too. This is a lovely colour for people with blue eyes and/or pale skin.

Left: Omega, Right: Brown Down

Omega has been raved about every since I started blogging for filling in eyebrows. I however do not use it for this, as my eyebrows are pretty full already. Omega appears a lot lighter in the pan then it does when swatched, turning from a sand colour to a light brown. It is a smooth, matte texture and I think leaves a lovely finish on the eye. I apply this all over my lid and either leave it or add a darker brown to the crease.

Left: Brown Down, Right: Omega

I love both of these eye shadows and they have already become a regular choice for me. Also, in case you were wondering, I didn't buy a big eyeshadow palette as I knew the 13 empty spaces would annoy me, hence why I bought the 2 space one! Both of these eye shadows cost £10 for a refill and £12.50 singular and can be purchased from any MAC shop or the MAC website.

What are your favourite MAC eye shadows?

Alice x