MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot Review

The skin on my eyes can get really dry and using this product on dry skin is a definite no-no. It grabs and emphasise any dry patches on me. But when my skin behaves, it's a great base for eyeshadow or can be pretty just on it's own. It is a bit pricey, but if you don't leave the lid off (that will dry it out) it can last a while and be worth the investment.

It is really good to prime your eyes but shouldn't be used by itslef as i've found it creases quite badly. On the plus side it is easy to apply and feels good on the skin.

I always use this as a base for any eyeshadow when applying makeup it provides a long lasting colour of whatever eyeshadow you have used on top of the base and it wont crease, I love it but I would never use this alone as an eye colour.

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.

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 :)

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.

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 :-)

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!