These looks exactly like Rimmel's mousse eyeshadows. They don't look any different in texture and colour. So I think I'll stick with my cheap Rimmel shadows, which last just as long. Thanks for the swatches.

I really want to love these. But the texture really throws me off. I was hoping they would be closer to Creaseless Creams by Benefit. Or maybe just a little softer than paint pots. The idea of applying something with the same texture as motor oil on my eyes is not appealing. But some of the colors are gorgeous and I want the brush. Maybe I will just get one and the brush.

i wish these were the same finish as paint pots!

I like to see a swatches of waterproof make-up. It's maybe an idee...

Thanks for the swatches! Reward Yourself and Spread the Wealth looks very pretty.

these don't claim to be as long wearing as a paint pot, so i don't know why you'd test them overnight...

Thanks for the swatches! They are great to see. You do so much, there is no need to apologize.

I will need to get my hands on The Cool Elite! Beautiful! Thanks for the swatches :)

thank you for such detailed reviews...really helps me decide whether to buy:)

Although these are quite sheer, once dry can you build up the color with more layers? Just curious. They might have made them with that purpose in mind.

Could you show these over a primer? Great reviews, thank you for all your time, hard work, and devotion! Much appreciated by us followers!

i was planning on buying at least one or two but now.....thank you so much Christine! Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed!

I'm not too sure about these...they don't look like they'd be efficient as an eyeshadow :(

take your time christine! your reviews are totally worth the wait, and besides, it isn't out for two weeks, so who in the world needs a review this very second?!

i just might have to cave and buy spread the wealth

Rough year for mac. Other then peacocky they have had a worthwhile collection this year.

i kind of want the black one for a glossy, smudgey eye.

Whoa, these aren't looking so hot! The consistency and the sheerness makes me think the pots will be consumed rather quickly. Definitely rather have something more pigmented that I can sheer out if I desire. These don't seem represent good value for the money. And I strongly dislike greasy textures in make-up. I returned MUFE's Flash Palette and I had a sample of Maybelline's Dream Mousse foundation, and they both that that icky texture. Hope these aren't too greasy! Take your time, Christine! I love how thorough you are. Wouldn't want it any other way.

I wish they made these into paint pots :P

I knew these were going to be sheer but I still planned on getting a few but now that I look at the swatches I may not end up getting any. I guess I will have to wait and see.

Thanks as always for your promptness Christine! I'm not liking these, and I totally see what you mean by 'motor oil'. I don't really like cream shadows to begin with, so my wallet (for once) will be happy. Thanks again!

I was not a fan of these, they went on patchy and although they are supposed to maintain a wet look I found them very drying on my lids. They also made it harder for me to apply my shadow over the top (thought it might be better as a base) but because of the patchy/dryness of them it was hard to apply shadow.

I actually have had a MAC 242 forever - I must have bought it in the late 90s. The gal at the MAC counter recommended it to me for concealer. I wonder if the design is the same, or if they changed it?

Christine, I love that you're now doing these "pre-review" posts with a few swatches. Your continued dedication to your readers is both admirable and SOOOO appreciated! :)

Thanks for the swatches Christine. They seem to highly pigmented and creamy eyeshadows but at the same time very sheer on application. I loved 'spread the wealth'.

I am extremely disappointed, I hqd high hopes for these but they don't look so hot.

I know a lot of people were looking forward to this collection, but I'm not too crazy about the way these look in the jar. Count Your Assets is the only shade I've seen that appeals to me. I don't think I have anything like it. Thank you for all of your swatches and reviews! They're much appreciated.

This is so bad for my money management but I want all of them!

I was hoping these would the same consistency as Maybelline's discontinued Dream Mousse eyeshadows. To me at least, the name Big Bounce implies something light and airy. These look more like liquid eyeshadows in the swatches.

I think I like them in the pot way more than I like them swatched. I've already read another review who said that they have long dry down too and that's not a good thing. I'll wait for the review, but so far underwhelmed. Thanks again for your work <3

Oh, wow...motor oil indeed.

I'm surprised they're so runny looking before spreading them out and also that they're sheer. I would want to use these as bases and so would be reluctant to need to use ANOTHER base underneath them, so it's good to know that so far, you haven't had any trouble with these creasing.

Christine you are amazing! I love ur dedication to us (ur readers).

i love how cool elite looks:D

Despite what they look like in the pot, I knew they would be sheer from the collection info, which made them a big pass. Why bother with sheer cream shadows when so many other companies are making high-quality liquid/cream products? But the long dry time makes them a definite pass. What a disappointing product. MAC has really let its game down since last summer.

Love the colors in the pots. Can't wait for the full review to see how they work. Thanks very much for the prelim photos and swatches!

lol on your plan to sleep with these on just to test them :) BTW kinda liking Spread the Wealth

I'm glad to hear that they can be used as a base without any creasing for 8 hours! What about on their own? I've heard they crease without shadow over them.

I'm really digging reward yourself and the cool elite! i hope these are perm

They are obviously meant to be sheer and flighty considering the summer trend. And I honestly think that the consistency of them in the pot doesn't really matter considering how they will look on my eye...

Ugh, not impressed with these. They should have just done new paintpots instead.

Wow. Major fail, MAC. These look good enough to eat in the pot, but swatched they're so sheer! I wonder if they could create cool effects if you layer them over each other...

Great post Christine. Looks like somewhat of a variation from shade to shade. Reward Yourself looks much better than the others. I don't think I'd buy any of them but I am a little curious about some of the others (Impeccably Rich, Free as Air, Rich Thrills, & Luxury Touch).

I clicked like because I love your comments XD

Definitely skipping these! They're just not my kind of eye shadows.

They're very pretty but the whole whipped texture seems weird. I'm interested to hear how they wear and how easily they blend. Thanks Christine!