MAC Peacocky: Mega Metal Eyeshadows Review, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)
Friday, December 31st, 2010
MAC Noir Plum Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Peacocky: Mega Metal Eyeshadows Review, Photos, Swatches, Part 2
MAC Mega Metal Eyeshadow ($19.50 for 0.11 oz.) are a new long-wearing metallic powder with an intense metallic finish with medium-buildable coverage that is not supposed to fade or crease. This post features these five shades: Noir Plum (true purple with silver pearl), Odalisque (deep teal), Paparazz-she (deep copper bronze), Peek-at-You (frosted yellow white), and Prance (frosted mauve pearl).
- Noir Plum is a purple violet with subtle silver micro-shimmer and a faint metallic sheen. This seemed to have the weakest metallic finish. It seems like a darker version of Violet pigment or lighter version of Grape pigment. It is a cooler-toned, more vibrant version of Marvel (Mickey Contractor, ’11).
- Odalisque It seems bluer than Shimmermoss (permanent) but more comparable to Talent Pool (Starflash ’08).
- Paparazz-she is vibrant, coppered orange with a metallic sheen. This shade was ridiculously pigmented–the most intense of the bunch. It’s like a richer version of Amber Lights (permanent).
- Peek-at-You is a pale, white gold with a metallic sheen. This was the lightest and sheerest shade of the fifteen. It seemed similar to Dazzlelight (permanent). It’s lighter than Dreammaker (Starflash, ’08).
- Prance is a cool-toned mauve-tinged pink-silver with a metallic sheen. It’s like a lighter, less purple version of Shale (permanent). It seems like a mauve version of Grand Entrance (Starflash ’08)–I wouldn’t say they’re dupes, but it had the same feel.
Buttery, smooth as silk, blendable beyond belief, and richly pigmented, the new Mega Metal Eyeshadows are easily one of the best new products I’ve seen MAC put out in the past year (if not longer). The best part about these is the consistency across the fifteen–they all have the same creamy, silky texture and solid pigmentation across the board. Though the color range is not necessarily the most unique, the formula is fantastic, which makes the quality top notch. I wouldn’t necessarily run out and buy duplicate shades, but every shade is worth checking out. I feel like it’s been too long since I’ve said that about a MAC product.
These are over double the size of regular MAC eyeshadows ($14.50 for 0.05 oz.) and are the same size as Cream Colour Bases (in shape/packaging), and the texture is richer, almost thicker in a way, than veluxe pearl finish shadows. They have some of the intensity and the pearly finish of Starflash shadows, but they stand out on their own, too.
P.S. — I have also used these wet (“foiled”) and have not noticed any wet spot left behind, but it’s only been a few hours–so I’ll get back to you on that!
MAC Peacocky launches on January 6th, 2011 in-stores across North America, January 2011 for international. The approximate launch date for online is January 4th but may not be exact. It features 15 Mega Metal Eyeshadows ($19.50 each) and 12 Kissable Lipcolours ($18.00 each). All products are limited edition.
If you want to know more about how products are evaluated, read out Rating System FAQ! 
- Product: 30/30
- Value: 10/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
FINAL THOUGHTS: Slightly subdued, these shades are as wearable for color-fiends and more neutral fans. There are shades that are sure to appeal to everyone, but the power of these lies in the quality–smooth, buttery textures combined with intense pigmentation, effortless to blend, and cohesive application.
WHERE TO BUY: MAC Cosmetics, January 6th for North America; January 2011 for international
See more photos & swatches!
MAC Noir Plum Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Noir Plum Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Noir Plum Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Noir Plum Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Odalisque Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Odalisque Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Odalisque Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Odalisque Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Paparazz-she Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Paparazz-she Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Paparazz-she Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Paparazz-she Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Peek-at-You Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Peek-at-You Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Peek-at-You Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Peek-at-You Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Prance Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Prance Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Prance Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Prance Mega Metal Eyeshadow
MAC Metal Eyeshadow: Noir Plum, Odalisque, Paparazz-she, Peek-at-You, Prance
MAC Metal Eyeshadow: Noir Plum, Odalisque, Paparazz-she
MAC Metal Eyeshadow: Paparazz-she, Peek-at-You, Prance
Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase Mega Metal Eyeshadow? How much is it?
MAC Cosmetics on January 6th, 2011 for in-stores, approximately the 4th-6th for online; January 2011 for international. $19.50 each.
Is it limited edition?
Yes.
Any dupes?
See individual shades for dupe suggestions. I will also provide a comparisons/dupes post in the next day or two.
Hi Christine, I know this is kind of late for this release by Mac but I got a slight problem with this line. I've been loving them for the first few weeks I was using it, then afterwards, it began stinging and it was just too much I had to remove them. I don't know what happened. And I feel so bad since I bought a lot of them. :( I just tried them again 2 times this week, same thing happened. Have you had this experience with these eyeshadows?
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hi christine! how would you compare prance to last year's hypnotizing from love lace? thanks!
They're similar!
ohmygoodness.. i feel like i need prance, dalliance and unflappable, but i know i can only get one D: what to do.. cannot decide...
Do you think peek at you can make a good eyeshadow highlight that goes with any colour?
Yes!
Christine, you're probably sick of answering questions like this but is Odalisque at all like either Haight or Money from BOS III??? I put some on my hand at the store to compare when I got home but it had pretty much worn off by then (winter time here and wearing gloves on my errands had rubbed it away). I got Centre Stage and Ego but I'm hoping not to "need" Odalisque, gorgeous as it is, because I'll never get anywhere near finishing it and I've got BOS III.
Closer to Haight but nowhere near as blue.
wow these colors are amazing! texture sounds wonderful too. but i can't justify buying any of these as i have 3.5 pro palettes. i wish these came in refill pans!!!! =(
Noir Plum looks pretty similar to UD's Ransom. Hmmmm May just pass up on this collection, not sure
Would you say Peek-at-You is similar to Urban Decay's Sellout? Thanks!
More yellow, less pink.
Oh My! Noir Plum and Odalisque look GORG!
how does peek at you compare to ricepaper?
Yellower, not so beige.
Yes to the first three on Christine's arm from the left.
How does paparazz-she compare to de-vil eyeshadow from the villianous villians collection?
De-vil is more like Coppering, which isn't really like Paparazz-she :)
How does Prance compare with Jest?
Jest is peach, doesn't have any plum or mauve to it, so it is completely different.
Thank you so much Christine :)
All of them are AMAZING!Can't wait to buy noir plum! <3
how does odalisque compare to radium from the UD <3 NYC book of shadows?
Nowhere near as blue as Radium.
I <3 noir plum and odalisque! So gorgeous.
How does Prance compare with Style Snob?
Nothing like it... Prance is very light, Style Snob is quite dark.
might get Peek-at-You, Prance and Odalisque Thanks Christine for the swatches =)
WOW at Noir Plum and Odalisque. YES PLEASE!!!
Do you Think Prance would make a good highlighter for someone with NW15 skintone?
I think it might be too frosty!
Gosh Paparazz-she is so pretty, but I know I woudn't get much use out of it :(
When I look at some of these, I think back to my UD NYC palette. Im only crazy about the orange coppery shade.
Thats exactly what I was thinking!
Oh dear I cant believe this.. Is this really the purple I have been waiting so long for? I really love the color of Violet pigment but hate working with loose eyeshadow so I have been waiting for MAC to release a similar eyeshadow. But everytime there is a LE purple eyeshadow I like it has horrible payoff.. So why even buy them. Im so happy to see these shadows ESPECIALLY Noir Plum which meens my search for my purple eyeshadow is over :) Probably gonna get Centre Stage too because I looove Chocolate pigment :)
How does prance compare to urban decay's sidecar and sin?
It's nothing like Sidecar - Sidecar is brown?! Sin is pinker.
Paparazz-she..... WOW!
Man, this colletion is going to bleed me dry. So getting Odalisque, to start with...
Do you think these could be used as highlighters or as blushes (I mean not all of them but some...). ?
Possibly!
I love these colors, but I have to say I'm sad to see the higher price tag on these. I would rather have smaller eye shadows for a lower price. It takes me a long time to ever hit pan anyway...thanks for all the info Christine :)
Noir plum and Odalisque are gorgeous but I don't think I can justify spending $40 for just 2 eyeshadows...
I would be interested to see how Paparazz-she compares with Saffron
It's copper vs. orange - the texture alone makes them so, so different.
Thank you
Curious how it compares to Firespot from the Moonbathe collection, if you have the chance? I've been looking for a suitable dupe since that collection left counters years ago.
Too copper, not enough orange to dupe Firespot.
Thanks dear!
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