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MAC Cosmetics Small Molten Metallic Eyeshadow in Bust, product photo from Ulta Beauty
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MAC Cosmetics Small Molten Metallic Eyeshadow in Bust, texture swatch from Ulta Beauty
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MAC Cosmetics Small Molten Metallic Eyeshadow in Bust, colour swatch from Ulta Beauty
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Official description

No official description

Standardised colour

Plum · Deep / dark Details

Metallic finish · Cream · Shimmer

Price
$26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty

Product price; this shade is not separately priced

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Neighbouring colours with a compatible undertone.

Blush

  1. rhode Pocket Blush Buildable Hydrating Cream Blush

    Date Cake - warm red berry

    rhode Pocket Blush Buildable Hydrating Cream Blush, shade Date Cake - warm red berry

    • Neighbouring colour: berry with plum
    • Combination · Berry · Medium · Neutral

    $25

  2. Huda Beauty Blush Filter Blurring Blushlighters Palette

    Strawberry Latte - Strawberry Fizz, Rose Chai, Latte, Pink Espresso

    Huda Beauty Blush Filter Blurring Blushlighters Palette, shade Strawberry Latte - Strawberry Fizz, Rose Chai, Latte, Pink Espresso

    • Neighbouring colour: berry with plum
    • Combination · Berry · Deep / dark · Warm

    $45

Lipstick

  1. Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Velvet Full-Pigment Lip Mousse

    Blackberry

    Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Velvet Full-Pigment Lip Mousse, shade Blackberry

    • Neighbouring colour: berry with plum
    • Combination · Berry · Deep / dark · Cool

    $28

  2. Clinique Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour

    A Different Grape

    Clinique Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour, shade A Different Grape

    • Neighbouring colour: purple with plum
    • Combination · Purple · Medium · Cool

    $29

Lip gloss

  1. ILIA Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm

    Lady

    ILIA Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm, shade Lady

    • Neighbouring colour: berry with plum
    • Combination · Berry · Medium · Neutral

    $29

  2. NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

    Marshmallow

    NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss, shade Marshmallow

    • Neighbouring colour: purple with plum
    • Combination · Purple · Medium · Cool

    $6

Lip liner

  1. PÜR Silky Pout Creamy Lip Chubby Pencil

    Sugar Plum

    PÜR Silky Pout Creamy Lip Chubby Pencil, shade Sugar Plum

    • Neighbouring colour: berry with plum
    • Combination · Berry · Medium · Cool

    $18

  2. ONE/SIZE Lip Snatcher Waterproof Precision Lip Liner

    Prime Fish

    ONE/SIZE Lip Snatcher Waterproof Precision Lip Liner, shade Prime Fish

    • Neighbouring colour: berry with plum
    • Combination · Berry · Deep / dark · Cool

    $16

The same colour family across lips, cheeks and eyes.

Blush

  1. RMS Beauty ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush

    Hanky Panky

    RMS Beauty ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush, shade Hanky Panky

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Medium · Cool

    $38

  2. Makeup By Mario Soft Pop Plumping Cream Blush Veil

    Berry Punch

    Makeup By Mario Soft Pop Plumping Cream Blush Veil, shade Berry Punch

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Medium · Cool

    $34

Lipstick

  1. NARS Afterglow Lipstick

    Hot Rush

    NARS Afterglow Lipstick, shade Hot Rush

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Medium · Cool

    $36

  2. Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Mousse Soft Blur Lip Cream

    Berry Brown

    Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Mousse Soft Blur Lip Cream, shade Berry Brown

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $25

Lip gloss

  1. Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish

    Starr

    Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish, shade Starr

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Medium · Cool

    $26

  2. fresh Sugar Lip Balm Hydrating Treatment

    Plum

    fresh Sugar Lip Balm Hydrating Treatment, shade Plum

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Medium · Cool

    $26

Lip liner

  1. MAC Cosmetics Lip Liner Pencil

    Plum

    MAC Cosmetics Lip Liner Pencil, shade Plum

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Medium · Cool

    $25

  2. Yves Saint Laurent Kiss Shaper Long-Lasting Sculpting Lip Liner

    106 SPICY SMOKE

    Yves Saint Laurent Kiss Shaper Long-Lasting Sculpting Lip Liner, shade 106 SPICY SMOKE

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Warm

    $29

A clear difference in colour or depth, on purpose.

Blush

  1. Morphe Cheek Thrills Multi-Finish Face Trio

    After Party

    Morphe Cheek Thrills Multi-Finish Face Trio, shade After Party

    • Contrast: rose with plum
    • Combination · Rose · Medium · Warm

    $19

  2. Laura Geller Baked Blush-n-Brighten Marbleized Blush

    Sunswept

    Laura Geller Baked Blush-n-Brighten Marbleized Blush, shade Sunswept

    • Contrast: lighter
    • Combination · Pink · Medium · Warm

    $32

Lipstick

  1. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick

    Primrose

    Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, shade Primrose

    • Contrast: pink with plum
    • Combination · Pink · Light · Cool

    $11.99

  2. Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Lip Oil Stick

    206 Spicy Affair

    Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Lip Oil Stick, shade 206 Spicy Affair

    • Contrast: nude with plum
    • Combination · Nude · Medium · Cool

    $45

Lip gloss

  1. MAC Cosmetics Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lipgloss

    Casual

    MAC Cosmetics Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lipgloss, shade Casual

    • Contrast: peach with plum
    • Combination · Peach · Deep / dark · Warm

    $25

  2. Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid

    06 Espresso Stardust

    Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid, shade 06 Espresso Stardust

    • Contrast: deeper
    • Combination · Brown · Deep / dark · Cool

    $40

Lip liner

  1. Clinique Quickliner For Lips Lip Liner

    Plummy

    Clinique Quickliner For Lips Lip Liner, shade Plummy

    • Contrast: deeper
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Neutral

    $25

  2. Morphe Signature Lip Pencil

    Sweetheart

    Morphe Signature Lip Pencil, shade Sweetheart

    • Contrast: nude with plum
    • Combination · Nude · Medium · Warm

    $7

Soft colours close to a natural flush.

Blush

  1. Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick

    Garconne

    Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick, shade Garconne

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Cool

    $48

  2. CoverGirl Trublend Skin Enhancer Balm Blush Stick

    Sleepy Mauve

    CoverGirl Trublend Skin Enhancer Balm Blush Stick, shade Sleepy Mauve

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Cool

    $12.99

Lipstick

  1. NYX Professional Makeup Shine Loud High Shine Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick

    Overnight Hero

    NYX Professional Makeup Shine Loud High Shine Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick, shade Overnight Hero

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Cool

    $13

  2. Anastasia Beverly Hills Full-Pigment Matte & Satin Velvet Lipstick

    Mauve Cloud

    Anastasia Beverly Hills Full-Pigment Matte & Satin Velvet Lipstick, shade Mauve Cloud

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Cool

    $26

Lip gloss

  1. ILIA Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm

    Memoir

    ILIA Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm, shade Memoir

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Neutral

    $29

  2. NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

    Spiked Toffee

    NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss, shade Spiked Toffee

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Cool

    $6

Lip liner

  1. Makeup By Mario Ultra Suede Sculpting Lip Pencil

    Rich Mauve

    Makeup By Mario Ultra Suede Sculpting Lip Pencil, shade Rich Mauve

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Cool

    $26

  2. Kulfi Lassi Lips Staining Lip Liner

    Chori Chori

    Kulfi Lassi Lips Staining Lip Liner, shade Chori Chori

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Cool

    $24

Saturated or deep colours that stand out.

Blush

  1. Dior Rosy Glow Blush Stick

    006 Berry

    Dior Rosy Glow Blush Stick, shade 006 Berry

    • Saturated colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $44

  2. Milani Baked Blush

    Granita Glow

    Milani Baked Blush, shade Granita Glow

    • Deep colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $12.99

Lipstick

  1. Tom Ford Runway Lipstick Color with Hydrating, 12H Longwear

    Night Mauve

    Tom Ford Runway Lipstick Color with Hydrating, 12H Longwear, shade Night Mauve

    • Deep colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Medium · Cool

    $64

  2. NYX Professional Makeup Shine Loud High Shine Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick

    Never Basic

    NYX Professional Makeup Shine Loud High Shine Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick, shade Never Basic

    • Deep colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Warm

    $13

Lip gloss

  1. Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish

    Brandi

    Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish, shade Brandi

    • Deep colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $26

  2. Armani Beauty Prisma Glass Hydrating Lip Gloss with Squalane

    06 Amber Shine

    Armani Beauty Prisma Glass Hydrating Lip Gloss with Squalane, shade 06 Amber Shine

    • Deep colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $40

Lip liner

  1. Essence 8H Matte Comfort Lipliner

    19 Burgundy Bestie

    Essence 8H Matte Comfort Lipliner, shade 19 Burgundy Bestie

    • Deep colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $3.99

  2. Kylie Cosmetics Precision Pout Lip Liner

    Lure

    Kylie Cosmetics Precision Pout Lip Liner, shade Lure

    • Deep colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Warm

    $19

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Shade details

Swatch colour
#8a6a6b
L* 48.0 a* 12.9 b* 4.4
Colour family
Plum
from the swatch colour
Colour depth
Deep / dark
from the swatch colour
Primary undertone
Not listed
not stated
Secondary undertone
Not listed
not stated
Colour description
Not listed
not stated
Finish
Metallic
the product's attributes
Pigmentation
Not listed
not stated
Shimmer
Yes
the product's attributes or finish
Format
Cream
the product's attributes
Wear claims
Up to 10 hours, claimed
the product's attributes or description
Skin suitability claims
Not listed
not stated
Data confidence
Medium
Swatch colour measured; little in the words to back it up
Source
Ulta Beauty
checked 4 Nov 2026

Description not published, kept word for word; the standardised values are stored separately and never replace it. Swatch colours are read from retailer images, which are not colour-calibrated; images from the retailers named under each one.