I ordered four of these (Superwatt, Pure Flash, Electroplate and Infra-Violet) which arrived perfectly intact today. No cracks or broken pieces, no loose pans.
Only having swatched these on my hand, I have to say so-far so good. I am most taken with Pure Flash - which I think is going to create a gorgeous naked wet-look eye - almost like a shiny glossy look without the mess of adding an actual gloss on top. Perfect for summer with a coat of mascara on the lashes and a pop of color on the lips.
The texture is hard to describe. I have a hard time believing that they are 50% water. The only one that felt "wet" to me was Pure Flash - the others felt like a powder to me. Granted, I didn't push hard into the pans or do heavy swatches. Everyone is trying to describe/compare the texture and I think they are sort of but not exactly cross of the Chanel Illusion D'Ombres and the Armani/L'Oreal shadows. Less wet and spongy than Chanel, yet wetter and more spongy than Armani. They really are a new texture that I haven't seen on the market yet. I think the colors could really be built upon by the Lauder brand going forward (if these are successful). I do have to say that the color selection is kind of typical and dupable - but I tried to pick the colors I would get the most use out of. I am already thinking of backing up Pure Flash.
I dislike the plastic screw top packaging. It feels cheap and and not secure. Not good when you're in a hurry and don't always screw the caps on just right. I could see them drying out and the texture changing and becoming problematic.
I'm kinda disappointed that these aren't last year's Big Bounce formula, which I liked and was able to work with, but these will definitely appeal to more people. There is a certain similarity though between the formulas - something in the sheer, kinda wet, kinda micro-shimmery-ness that I think I will really like. I don't know if I have seen swatches that really capture these well. I think a lot of the swatches thus far have been heavy to show the colors, but I am not certain that is going to be the best way to wear them. Kinda like last year's BB, I think there will be a certain trial and error for people.
