MAC Metal X 2011 Discussion

Mac-Guy

Mac-Guy

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HOTasFCUK said:
See my problem with cream shadows isn't creasing but this weird thing happens if i try to layer/blend them with another cream shadow or just eyeshadow is that they go all chunky! Its so gross and i notice it happens mostly with the Benefit ones. It looks like hard little chunky spots or like alligator skin! Its awful and i end up having to wipe it all off and start over. I have no clue why this happens or what i can do to fix it??
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As with most cream shadows, the trick is to apply it in very thin (multiple) layers and let each layer dry before you continue. Otherwise, it will certainly end up cakey.
 
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LMD84

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Mac-Guy said:
As with most cream shadows, the trick is to apply it in very thin (multiple) layers and let each layer dry before you continue. Otherwise, it will certainly end up cakey.
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yup this is how i apply cream shadows to stop them looking cakey :)
 
martiangurll

martiangurll

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HOTasFCUK said:
See my problem with cream shadows isn't creasing but this weird thing happens if i try to layer/blend them with another cream shadow or just eyeshadow is that they go all chunky! Its so gross and i notice it happens mostly with the Benefit ones. It looks like hard little chunky spots or like alligator skin! Its awful and i end up having to wipe it all off and start over. I have no clue why this happens or what i can do to fix it??
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I think the silicones in there ball up. Agreed the best way is to apply very, very thin layer and I then I take a clean q tip and thin it out as much as I can to really get it to adhere and not get chunky. Also, if you are going to mix them, mix them on a palette or the back of your hand first and then apply after mixing to your eye. I always get the alligator skin thing too unless I do an uber thin layer. I wonder if application of something like TFSI or UDPP first would limit that, but I don't have time for all that fuss. I am usually layering the PP or cream e/s under powder and I don't want to go with a third layer.
 
singer82

singer82

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Def going to skip now that I saw the new cream shadows for next year. Thank goodness!

Only prob I have with aqua creams is they dry super quick so its hard to blend them after that. You gotta be quick with them.
 
Jennifae

Jennifae

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singer82 said:
Def going to skip now that I saw the new cream shadows for next year. Thank goodness!

Only prob I have with aqua creams is they dry super quick so its hard to blend them after that. You gotta be quick with them.
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Oooh! What new cream shadows?
 
hoshiakari_

hoshiakari_

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http://www.aishawari.com/blog/coleccion-metal-de-mac/

I'm not a fan of cream shadows, but I may give a couple a try. I love how Gold Carbon looks.
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HOTasFCUK

HOTasFCUK

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Gold carbon looks really nice but a more brown version of gilded ash and i think i prefer my gilded ash.
 
sosdrielle

sosdrielle

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Beaut.ie has a swatch of Red Hot Copper as well, http://beaut.ie/blog/2011/mac-metal-x-cream-shadow-for-december-2011-pictures-swatches/
 
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