NYX recently came out with their version of loose pigments, similar to MAC. They are a more conveniently packaged pigment in comparison to their Ultra Pearl Mania shadows. Those had a stubby little opening that made it nearly impossible to get a brush inside. I'm sure everyone who purchased these immediately de-potted them into little sample jars like I did. However, now the new Chrome shadows are in a normal jar, and their quality is just as fabulous for such an affordable price.
If you hate shimmer, I would recommend you try the single matte shadows from NYX (which are also AMAZING) because these are very shimmery. If you like a little shimmer, or pearly finish, these are perfect for you.
Here is my collection NYX Chrome Shadows, as well as some swatches!
Top to bottom
1st row: Black/white neutrals
2nd: Pale warm colors
3rd: Bright warm colors
4th: Warm earth tones
5th: Pale cool colors
6th: Cool Earth tones
Here are some swatches. Disclaimer: I did prep my skin with a moisturizer and a stripe of NYX jumbo pencil in Milk because my skin is kind of transparent, and swatches never show up very well. I also applied these swatches with a basic elf shadow brush.
Top to bottom
Pearl White
2 Wise Men
Platinum
Charcoal
Black
Barely There
Misty
Amethyst
Embellish
Panic
Sunny Day
Cosmopolitan
Canary
Orange
Seclude
Penny
Exsquisite
Nymph
Violet
Bayou
Ocean Blue
Piggy Back
Key Lime
Space
Hard Core
Lagoon
Herb
Olive
Overall, I'm really pleased with these pigments. I use a jumbo pencil before applying them and they work perfectly. I was a little disappointed in the Violet, Black and Charcoal shades. Violet looks a lot more impressive in the jar than it does on the skin. As for the Black and Charcoal, I feel as if they are both too similar and neither of them are as dark as I'd like. Considering I spent about 131 dollars for 30 pigments that will last for a ridiculously long time, I'm pretty happy. I recently purchased two MAC pigments and with the money I spent on two of them, I could have purchased ten NYX pigments. TEN. I know there is a difference in amount, however, to be completely honest I don't see myself using all of them and having to replace them for at LEAST the next few years. So, I'd say it's a great buy.
Thanks for reading, guys!
-Ness