Here are a couple of quick tips on how to play with the Metal X collection!

• With a unique ‘cream powder’ formula the Metal X colors may stand on their own as a metallic lid color (with little to no creasing) simple apply with a MAC #242 or #252 brush and pat across a bare eye lid.
• For an unbeatable intensity- use the Metal X colors as a base for any MAC eyes shadow on top make shadows perform like their on steroids J.
• Add glitter liners thinly on top of any perfectly applied fluid eyeliner to create a modernized 50′s cat eye. VERY CHIC.
• Using the litter gold and silver Metal X tones, apply sparingly to the high cheek bones for a beautiful ‘plastic’ effect on the skin.
• Use glitter liners sparingly below the eye to add interest and a unique spin on any eye make up application.
• Use glitter liner on the tips of any style of MAC lashes to create a diamond-like effect to the lash.

Hope these help some of you! Let me know what tips and tricks you’ve found that would really help others, too.

Overall, I found the texture and consistency of the new cream shadows to be heavenly–smooth and rich in color. These are not crease-resistant, at least not on their own, and perhaps with the right base and setting tools (shadows or maybe even Invisible Set) would be needed to optimize their lasting power. MAC Make Up Artist Paula advised to use these on the lid and brow, but avoid using it in the crease if you fear creasing problems. I’ve been given other tips like using a base underneath the new cream shadows or to ensure you pack on enough powder products (like shadows, for instance) to maximize staying power. The glitter liners were pretty, and a first for me (in person, at least), so I made sure to pick up one. I felt that the liners had good color payoff – they were clearly different colors when swatched. I only purchased Plum Electric & Pure Ore cream shadows and Blitzed glitter liner.

You can see what I had to say about individual colors, just

Metal-X Cream Shadows

Cyber is a shimmery smoky silver-gray, very reminiscent of Silver Fog pigment or a lighter version of Silver Ring eyeshadow (maybe more like Rondelle eyeshadow). It’s a pretty color, but I thought it would be best suited around eyes, rather than cheeks or body (for themed or special occasions, perhaps, but not on a regular basis).
6th Sin is this gorgeous dark emerald green with yellow-gold shimmering reflects. It’s absolutely stunning, and it’s such a perfect holiday color.
Fusion Gold is a beigey color with pink undertones and very shimmery. I see this being a great browbone highlighter and cheek highlighter – you might find the color itself a bit boring, but it’s quite wearable, and I love a multi-tasking product.
Goldspice is a bright bronzy-orange shadow, with plenty of gold shimmer reflects. I thought it was quite like Bronze eyeshadow, so I was able to skip past this one for now.
Metalblu is this gorgeous deep navy blue with purplish reflects in it. Very sultry and jewel-toned, much like Deep Truth eyeshadow.
Pink Ingot is a rosy pink with gold undertones, which was quite sheer, but all of the shadows have good building abilities, so I was able to get it to the right shade. This would make a lovely cream blush color or even a lip color.
Plum Electric is, by far, the prettiest color in the colletion because it’s insanely vibrant, and the shimmer is subtle and sets off the color without being overpowering. I loved the color pay off of this, and I’ve always wanted MAC to come out with a real purple like this.
Pure Ore is a lovely antique gold hued shadow–reminded me of Reflects Antique Gold with less metallic shimmer–that is totally up my alley.
Virgin Silver is more silver than white from what I saw; it isn’t flat out silver, but I would definitely classify it as a light silver. I could see this working as a brow highlighter, but I am not sure I’d love it on cheeks.

Glitter Liners

Blitzed is a great combination of gold with bronze reflects. I see this as a great versatile color, because it can wear well on its own or over another color to add another dimension to it.
Enbronze is my pick for anyone who is glitter-conscious, because of its brown-base, the glitter is subtle rather than overt. You can easily wear this as a quick, out-the-door liner for the holidays, because the glitter particles really kick it up a notch.
Lime Dandy is really lime green with glitter (seems like a lot of gold undertones in the glitter to me). I think MAC addicts will adore this as a way to accent bold looks or jazz up a more natural look.
Pewterpink is a nice mixture of blue and purple with lots of multicolored glitter to spice it up. I liked this one for its wearability, since it wasn’t over the top on its own.
Wonderwhite is more white than silver, in my opinion. It’s very glittery/shimmery, and if you want something incredibly versatile, this might be the one for you, because of the whiteness, it can be worn over a multitude of colors while adding glitter effects.

P.S. – We would LOVE to see additional swatches as well as actual product photos, so if you picked up something from today’s collection, send us the pictures!

A SIMPLE TRACE ELEVATED TO THE RICHEST, MOST OPULENT EXTREME FOUND IN THE CREAMY, COLOUR-RICH METAL-X CREAM SHADOW. AN AMALGAM OF PIGMENT, SHINE AND DIMENSION THAT THROUGH ITS INTENSITY, FORGES AN UNFORGETTABLE MELANGE. SOME WILL WEAR IT ON ITS OWN, BUT MAC METAL HEADS WILL WEAR IT AS IT’S INTENDED: WITH A SOPHISTICATED FINE LINE OF GLITTER.

Metal-X Cream Shadow Profile
A cream to powder metallic shadow that provides liquid metal effects. New combination of waxes allows superior blendability, and goes on smoothly. Build to high intensity with a one stroke application. Can be used on eyes, cheeks, brow bone, d’colletage. An extremely luxurious finish for eyes, cheeks and skin.

Metal-X Cream Shadow $16.50

• Virgin Silver White with silver pearl
• Pure Ore Metallic green gold
• Goldspice Metallic coppery gold
• Fusion Gold Light pinky beige with gold pearl
• Pink Ingot Mid-tone blue pink with gold pearl
• Metalblu Navy blue with silvery pearl
• Cyber Metallic silver with silver pearl
• 6th Sin Forest green with silver pearl
• Plum Electric Deep purple with red pearl

Glitter Eye Liner $16.50

• Blitzed Yellow gold with multicolour glitter
• Wonderwhite Silvery white with multicolour glitter
• Enbronze Deep brown with multicolour glitter
• Pewterpink Blue purple with multicolour glitter
• Lime Dandy Mid-tone yellow green with green glitter

Available November 21, 2007 at all MAC locations, 1.800.387.6707 and www.maccosmetics.com.

Metal-X Cream Shadow contains ultra-fine pigments that help to create a multi-dimensional, liquid metal effect on the skin. The base of this innovative cream-to-powder formula contains a blend of waxes that allow for superior blendability. Metal-X Cream Shadow is buildable. Use it to achieve highly metallic coverage on the eyes or anywhere on the face and body. It is appropriate for use on all skin types.

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Photos courtesy of BeautyG, Risser, Cathy

Metal-X

• Cyber Metallic silver with silver pearlized pigments
• 6th Sin Forest green with silver pearlized pigments
• Fusion Gold Light pinky beige with gold pearlized pigments
• Goldspice Metallic coppery gold
• Metalblu Navy blue with silver pearlized pigments
• Pink Ingot Midtone blue pink with gold pearlized pigments
• Plum Electric Deep purple with red pearlized pigments
• Pure Ore Metallic green gold
• Virgin Silver White with silver pearlized pigments

Glitter Liners

• Blitzed Yellow gold with multicolour glitter
• Enbronze Deep brown with multicolour glitter
• Lime Dandy Midtone yellow green with multicolour glitter
• Pewterpink Blue purple with multicolour glitter
• Wonderwhite Silver white with multicolour glitter

Information courtesy of erine1881@specktra.net