Hi lovelies, the limelight of this post is gonna be on NYX Ultra Pearl Mania Loose Pearl Shadow in Light Pink and Nude which I got last year. You might ask, "But, why the sudden interest in pigments?" Well well well, because I bought a bottle of pigment lately and it only dawned on me that I do own two pigments from NYX upon reaching home. -.-" Does this happen to you girlies? I always forget what makeup I have and ended up buying something similiar or worse still, a replicate of it. Gosh. Anyway, I was feeling skeptical as I was afraid that I have gotten the same color as my NYX Ultra Pearl Mania. But lucky for me, it was of a similiar but not identical shade.

Loose shadows each packaged in mini jars. The loose pearl powder made with super finely-milled mineral powders provides high impact color in long-lasting shades.

I must say that I am rather new to pigments as I don't own that many. However, I do like using NYX Ultra Pearl Mania Loose Pearl Shadow for highlighting or applying it on top of an eyeshadow base over all my eyelids. I also liked the fact that the shimmer was just right. You could build up the color or intensity by applied more or using a wet brush. I haven't tried MAC pigments so I can't really compare the quality. But I do think that NYX Ultra Pearl Mania Loose Pearl Shadow is good for beginners because it is so affordable! The retail price is only USD$3 at NYX for a 5ml bottle. Such a good bargain isn't it? I like how compact it is that I can bring it around in my makeup pouch.

The only downside is probably the packaging. The opening of the jar is simply too small to put a brush in. Hence I usually pour the amount that I need out.

I shall not go on any further, here is what you girlies have been waiting for. Do I hear swatches please? The first two swatches are taken before blending the pigments while the last two are the pigments blended out.