i was sold this as a eye primer , i didn't even no until now that it was a colour on its own ... but i would highly recommend as a base for any eye shadow keeps eye shadow in place all day with out any rubbing of or fading away . it has also lased me a very long time been using my pot for about a year now and i have only just hit the bottom :)
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MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot Review
A highly pigmented eye colour that goes on creamy but dries to an intense, vibrant finish. Long-wearing, colourfast. Creates seamless coverage without weight or caking. Blends smoothly over the lids. Cream-based, can be mixed with M·A·C shadows and liners.
Website www.maccosmetics.co.nz
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This is my all time favourite as an eye primer! I have tried a few colours, but Painterly is by far my favourite. Perfect neutral colour for most skin tones, and very smooth and blend-able. I usually apply with my finger, though a spot concealer brush usually does the trick also.
Since I started using this, my eyeshadow has lasted a lot longer each day, it doesn't crease, and the pigment has been a lot stronger too.
My other favourite colour is Blackground, which is the dark black coloured one, absolutely perfect for a smokey eye as a base!
These are a must have for anyone who wants their eyeshadow to last, and could turn even the cheapest eyeshadow into high end quality!
Fantastic product! Almost like using a eyelid primer. It is the perfect base to hold your shadow in place all day! I sometimes just use them on their own. When doing a matte eye I find the shimmery ones like painterly, give another dimension to your eye shadow. Perfect for brides it can crease on really oily skin types but I find if you put shadow on top it doesn't. Comes in a wide range of colours! Just love them.
Tips: You do not need much at all! A little goes a long way!
I have this paint pot in the colour constructionist and I love it! I have found that you only need the tinest amount and can use it as a base, by itself as a sole colour or even as an eyeliner. The advantage to these paint pots is that they don't crease over time and I have seen that my eyeshadow lasts longer if I use these. The only slight downside is the drying out of these paint pots over time, so you need to take extra good care of it to ensure it lasts as long as possible! They retail for about $47 from memory, and for the amount of product you get, you are definitely getting a bargain :-)
Tips: turn the pottle upside down when the lid is off and you are using it to stop air getting in and drying it out :-)
This is the best eye shadow money can buy, I swear by this it doesn't budge once put on and has so many uses I have 4 different shades out of this range . you can even use the lighter one dapped on the lip to create a nice ombre effect if done correctly and is an awesome highlighter around the eyes not to heavy and doesn't crease .
I use MAC paintpots solely as an eyeshadow primer. I use painterly most days (and it's actually so opaque and suited to my skin tone I use it under my eyes lightly as a concealer). It keeps my eyeshadow lasting well throughout the work day and also really enhances the colour of the shadow. I can't imagine not using this! I also like bare study, which has a bit of shimmer and is nice for going out. For versatility's sake, painterly is my favourite and it lasts for a really long time for the price, and I've never had a problem with them drying out. Would totally recommend!
I love love love this primer! I have it in Painterley and solely use it as a primer. I know they have other colours which would double up as an eyeshadow but I bought the more neutral shade so I could use it under any shadow colour.
Since using this, my shadow colour appears stronger, stayed on longer and doesn't crease at all!
It is quite pricey but I have had mine for years now and still only half way through. I use it every time I wear shadow.
Tips: Doesn't work so well on dry/flaky skin.
It's perfect as an eyeshadow base, I use Soft Ochre and it works well with my skin tone. I use it with my fingers, I don't think it works as well when I use a brush because the heat from my fingers can warm it up. It lasts all day. The only thing I don't like about them is they dry up really quickly and I find that I can't use it all up without it drying and cracking.
Tips: Apply with fingers!
I own the Mac paint pot in painterly, indianwood and rubenesque and all three of these colours are perfect as primers and bases for eyeshadow. Painterly is great at neutralising the eye lid to brow area and is a great at intensifying the colour pay off of eyeshadows. Indianwood is the best base for golden tones or even on its own and rubenesque is good to add a bit of shimmer to the lid.
All of the paint pots have incredible lasting power, they do not move at all and I have never had trouble with creasing. This product is definitely worth the price tag and the packaging is great for travelling!
Tips: Rubenesque also doubles up as a great cheek highlighter (summer glow)
I used this all of the time for an eyeshadow base as I am prone to creasing. It worked really well and ensured the eyeshadow remained crease free for the day.