This guide is for anyone looking to effectively use their MAC Small Eyeshadow in the shade Orb. It helps you understand its features and how to achieve various looks. With its high-quality, blendable formula, you can create subtle or enhanced eye makeup. However, as a single pan, it requires a separate palette or container for convenient use.
Satin Finish: Provides a soft, luminous glow with a smooth, even texture, offering sophistication without overt shimmer.
Versatile Peachy-Beige Hue: The 'Orb' shade is a widely acclaimed neutral peachy-beige, making it incredibly adaptable for various skin tones and makeup looks.
MAC Quality Formulation: Known for its rich pigmentation, excellent blendability, and long-wearing performance, ensuring your eye makeup stays fresh.
Compact Single Pan: Designed to fit into MAC Pro Palettes or other magnetic palettes, allowing for customizability and easy portability.
Buildability: The formula allows for layering, enabling you to achieve anything from a sheer wash of color to a more intense application.
Professional Standard: Trusted by makeup artists and enthusiasts alike for its consistent quality and performance.
High-quality, blendable satin finish
Versatile neutral shade suitable for many looks
Long-wearing and pigmented formula
Ideal for custom palettes and travel
Can be used wet or dry for varied intensity
Sold as a single pan, requiring a separate palette for storage
Small amount of product compared to full palettes
No applicator included
May require an eyeshadow primer for maximum longevity on oily lids
High-quality, blendable satin finish
Versatile neutral shade suitable for many looks
Long-wearing and pigmented formula
Ideal for custom palettes and travel
Can be used wet or dry for varied intensity
Sold as a single pan, requiring a separate palette for storage
Small amount of product compared to full palettes
No applicator included
May require an eyeshadow primer for maximum longevity on oily lids
The MAC Small Eyeshadow in Orb is a true workhorse in any makeup kit, celebrated for its versatility and refined satin finish. Here's how to get the most out of it:
Preparation: Always start with a clean, dry eyelid. For enhanced color payoff and longevity, apply an eyeshadow primer before applying Orb.
Base Shade: Orb makes an excellent all-over lid base. Use a fluffy brush to sweep the color across your entire eyelid, from lash line to brow bone, for a clean, brightened look.
Highlight: Apply Orb to your brow bone and inner corner of the eye using a smaller, denser brush to subtly highlight and open up your eyes.
Blending Shade: Its neutral tone and satin finish make it perfect for blending out the edges of darker eyeshadows in the crease, creating a seamless transition.
Soft Pop of Color: For a 'no-makeup' makeup look, simply apply Orb with your finger or a dense brush to the center of your lid for a soft, luminous pop.
Wet Application: For a more intense, metallic-like finish, lightly dampen your brush with a setting spray before picking up the product. Apply carefully to the lid for a striking effect.
Everyday Professional Look: Apply Orb all over the lid, a light brown in the crease, and mascara for a polished, understated office-appropriate look.
Bridal Makeup: Its soft, romantic peachy-beige tone makes it perfect for bridal or special occasion makeup, providing a gentle glow.
Enhancing Deeper Tones: For deeper skin tones, Orb can act as a beautiful, subtle highlight or a sophisticated lid shade that brightens the eye without being stark.
Quick Touch-ups: Due to its neutral nature, it's perfect for quick touch-ups throughout the day to refresh your eye area.
Your MAC Small Eyeshadow pan is designed for modularity. To use it conveniently:
Choose Your Palette: Purchase a MAC Pro Palette (available in various sizes) or any other magnetic eyeshadow palette.
Insert Pan: Simply place the Orb eyeshadow pan into an empty slot in your chosen palette. The magnetic base will secure it in place.
MAC Pro Palettes: Fully compatible with all MAC Pro Palette sizes and configurations.
Universal Magnetic Palettes: Can be used with most other brands' magnetic palettes that are designed for standard single eyeshadow pan sizes.
Brushes: Works well with natural and synthetic eyeshadow brushes, as well as finger application for a more intense look.
Storage: Store your eyeshadow palette in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent product degradation.
Cleaning: Regularly clean your eyeshadow brushes. Use a gentle brush cleanser or mild soap and water, then allow them to air dry completely.
Hygiene: Avoid sharing eyeshadows to prevent the spread of bacteria. If you must, gently scrape off the top layer before use, especially in a professional setting.
Handling: Be gentle. Dropping the pan can cause the product to break or crack.