Makeup By Mario Master Mattes® Eyeshadow Palette: The Neutrals
by Makeup By Mario · makeup
Editor's Take
Mineral pigments meet soft-focus spheres in a talc-based matte palette that delivers professional blendability but leans on synthetic polymers and lake colorants.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.2 / 10
- Modern Tech: 6.8 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 3.8 / 10
- Sustainability: 8.9 / 10
The Verdict
This is a high-performance matte eyeshadow palette that earns its efficacy score through modern texture technology layered onto a traditional talc base. The formula uses spherical powders and pigment-coating agents to deliver the blurred, airbrushed finish professional makeup artists expect, and the mineral-heavy formula ensures strong color payoff and long wear. The sustainability score is very good for the category, driven by the mineral-first base, though synthetic crosspolymers and silicones handle the texture work. The clean score reflects the trade-offs: talc as the structural base, synthetic lake pigments for certain shades, and petrochemical-derived polymers that deliver the soft-focus effect. Worth it if you prioritize blendability and a refined matte finish over a purely mineral or clean-certified formula.
Full INCI list
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Glycerin, Silica, Tocopherol \ May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)\