MAC released a new collection featuring the designs of Vera Neumann last Thursday, called MAC Vera. This collection features 19 products, 10 of which are new and limited edition, 8 of which are re-promotes (7 of which are going to be made permanent), and one of which is permanent. MAC Vera features three new and limited edition sets of Crushed Metallic Pigment. Each set features four new and limited edition shades of Crushed Metallic Pigment. They are essentially loose pigment powders with a strong metallic finish that can be used on eyes or face. Each set of Crushed Metallic Pigment comes with two individual stacks, each stack containing two shades, totalling four shades. It is designed so that the lids can be interchangeable to stack each shade on top of each other. Each container houses 3 grams of pigment, with a total net weight of 12 grams per set. Each set retails for $40.
Shifting Sands, Aloha, Lantern Light, Campfire
Shifting Sands is a light champagne beige with shimmer-sheen. It goes on smooth and even, and has high pigmentation and opaque colour pay-off with an intense metallic sheen. It is warmer than Dazzlelight.Aloha is a medium cool-toned bronze with shimmer-sheen. It goes on smooth and even, and has high pigmentation and opaque colour pay-off with an intense metallic sheen. It is much cooler than Woodwinked.Lantern Light is a medium peachy gold with gold shimmer-sheen. It goes on smooth and even, and has high pigmentation and opaque colour pay-off with an intense metallic sheen. It is more peach than Honey Lust.Campfire is a medium orange-copper with gold shimmer-sheen. It goes on smooth and even, and has high pigmentation and opaque colour pay-off with an intense metallic sheen. It is similar to Amber Lights.
Crushed Metallic Pigments look absolutely stunning — in the jars and in execution. They really stay true to their product name, and really do look like crushed metal nuggets. Because they are loose pigments, they do create some fall out, but once they are applied, they are long-wearing, non-creasing, and really stay put — as long as you crush the pigment (using a brush in the lid) to create a smooth, even layer of product. This set had the best overall texture out of the three; all of them went on really smooth, with a finer and softer texture. I do recommend using these on top of a more emollient base as well, just so they adhere better to the eye area. I use MAC's Vibrancy Eye Primer, but Paint Pot or Paint would work well. I usually don't like loose eyeshadows because I find them messier with more fall out, but as someone who loves metallic eyeshadows, I find these totally worth working with. For those who prefer matte shades, you can skip these.
These are sooo nice! They remind me of some of the shimmery colors from the Naked palette! I'm pretty much only comfortable wearing nudes like this! I got MAC pigment samples from a Singaporean seller before but they are so hard to use so I never use them! I should try to find a way to 'pot' them and make them into e/s instead of loose e/s.
ReplyDeleteThese are totally gorgeous, even if they aren't the most unique! I find that, with pigments, it's best to use a stiffer eyeshadow brush (like MAC #239) and pack the pigment on using the lid of the container, rather than dip the brush right into the loose powder. And also using a good eyeshadow base so the pigment has something more emollient to stick on to. You can also lightly dampen your brush using a medium like MAC's Fix+ (even your toner would work), which will hold on to the pigment better and keep on your eyelid better. :)
DeleteOh god, they're so pretty. BUT I CAN'T!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL, Liz, it's true, you have too many eyeshadows you need to use up first. :P But... yeah, these are gorgeous.
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