Neglected NYX Pigments (pic heavy)

All day today I've been busy organizing my things for the move. I'm not moving until the end of the month but I figure it wouldn't hurt to start packing items that I know I'm not going to use anytime soon, namely night dresses, some makeup, keepsakes etc...As I was packing some of my makeup I came across some NYX pigments I haven't used in awhile and a couple that I haven't used at all! The pigments are:

NYX Chrome Eyeshadow in Cosmopolitan
NYX Chrome Eyeshadow in Beanie
NYX Ultra Pearl Mania in Mink
Nyx Ultra Pear Mania in Walnut

I will refer to the NYX Chrome Eyeshadows as NCE and the NYX Ultra Pearl Mania as NUPM. All of these pigments are very shimmery, mostly for night looks. The shimmer will wear off after a couple hours or so but the pigment will remain. As I was swatching these I thought to myself, "Why am I not using these? They're amazing!!!" Then I figured out why - they are such a big mess!!! They crumble and fall like a mofo! If you are looking to purchase these I recommend using them over a paper towel. They are so soft, one blow and a good %20 will fly away! I'll keep these because I'm in love with the colors but the mess is a huge price to pay. I know the NUPM was like $1.50 or so and I know I must've bought the NCE for no less than 3 bucks. I don't think they sell the NCE in that package anymore because I just checked on cherrculture and seen that the package is different now and more expensive at $6. I know I paid less than that though b/c $6 for a NYX single shadow is too rich for my blood :)

Anyhoo, here are the swatches

NYX Chrome Eyeshadow in Cosmopolitan
I bought this not to use as an eyeshadow but as a blush. Haven't done it yet though...

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NYX Chrome Eyeshadow in Beanie
This I bought to see if it could be a dupe for MAC's Satin Taupe and was pleased but I still don't use this a lot b/c of the mess. Ill do a comparison for that soon

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NYX Ultra Pearl Mania in Mink
Ive been wanting a light gold eyeshadow for the longest to match with this super dark purple lipstick I have but haven't got the time or occasion to put a bold look like that together. This was the first time I even opened this!

This is a clear example of the mess it makes!!! That was from 2 taps on my arm. Luckily I scooped up most of it

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NYX Ultra Pearl Mania in Walnut

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All together...
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Do any of you guys have these? What colors do you like?