I think i kind of got Metal-X to work for me
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SparklingWaves
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This is so pretty.
I didn't buy any of the metal-X limited edition, so I don't have any suggestions.
I didn't buy any of the metal-X limited edition, so I don't have any suggestions.
belldandy13
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wow i love the smokiness! hehe
chocolategoddes
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very nice! you made it work perfectly IMO
QTAllStarGurl
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Im not sure who posted it but another Specktra member said if you use UDPP, then prep+prime eye,then paint then the metal x it doesn't crease anymore I kno it seems like a waste but it works really well I was about to return my metal x stuff until I tried this but now I wear Goldspice almost every single day b/c it doesn't crease nemore I don't kno if you would wanna try that since its a bit excessive but it works!!
and you look super pretty...but then again you always do!!
and you look super pretty...but then again you always do!!
hotpink1326
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You look stunning Nora!!!!
girlsaidwhat
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I think you did a beautiful job.
What I've found with the Metal X...they're great if you find their "niche".
Every new makeup you buy will have it's own properties. I've found that even within fluidlines, no two colors seem to function exactly the same. The Metal X collection is no exception.
So...this is what I've found.
Metal X works great as a base for other eyeshadows. This is assuming you have no oil on your eyelids and never have trouble with products creasing.
If you have oil and still want to use this as a base, use a trusty primer underneath it....and don't take it into your crease line. Take it just shy....and then blend up and into it. Use it lightly. And definitely warm up the Metal X-loaded brush next to a light bulb for a hot second.
Then put on the eyeshadow you want to layer over it and that should help the creasing. If you still have trouble making that work...try a light coat of powder over your trusty primer, before the light coat of Metal X.
Besides using Metal X as a base...it works great as an "accent". Especially once your eyeshadow look is nearly completed...and if you want that accent to appear somewhere other than near your crease. (Say...middle of the eyelid, or down by the lashline somewhere...).
Just keep it away from any places you know are known to crease product on you...and it'll probably work.
I /hate/ being disappointed with a product I was previously thrilled about. I hate wasting money, too. Or feeling like I wasted it. :::grrrr:::
A good rule of thumb when you're trying any new-to-you product: just get one first, to take it for a test drive. And when you do... Try to not make it do what you want it to do, and instead start to try to figure out how whatever /it/ /is/ can work for you.
Nora...I love your posts and spirit. You're beautiful, no matter what you're wearing!
What I've found with the Metal X...they're great if you find their "niche".
Every new makeup you buy will have it's own properties. I've found that even within fluidlines, no two colors seem to function exactly the same. The Metal X collection is no exception.
So...this is what I've found.
Metal X works great as a base for other eyeshadows. This is assuming you have no oil on your eyelids and never have trouble with products creasing.
If you have oil and still want to use this as a base, use a trusty primer underneath it....and don't take it into your crease line. Take it just shy....and then blend up and into it. Use it lightly. And definitely warm up the Metal X-loaded brush next to a light bulb for a hot second.
Then put on the eyeshadow you want to layer over it and that should help the creasing. If you still have trouble making that work...try a light coat of powder over your trusty primer, before the light coat of Metal X.
Besides using Metal X as a base...it works great as an "accent". Especially once your eyeshadow look is nearly completed...and if you want that accent to appear somewhere other than near your crease. (Say...middle of the eyelid, or down by the lashline somewhere...).
Just keep it away from any places you know are known to crease product on you...and it'll probably work.
I /hate/ being disappointed with a product I was previously thrilled about. I hate wasting money, too. Or feeling like I wasted it. :::grrrr:::
A good rule of thumb when you're trying any new-to-you product: just get one first, to take it for a test drive. And when you do... Try to not make it do what you want it to do, and instead start to try to figure out how whatever /it/ /is/ can work for you.
Nora...I love your posts and spirit. You're beautiful, no matter what you're wearing!
Krasevayadancer
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This look is way hot!
glavinagal
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Tell me about it! Now I'm stuck with 3 (pink ingot, plum electric, and virgin silver) Worst case I'm just using my fingers to apply it, cause Ive tried many brushes and they just dont seem to work as good as when I'm using my fingers! The pink one I have doesnt even show enough color on my skin and now I really dont know what to do with it!
SARAHheartsMAC
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Wow, this looks looks stunning on you!
