MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot Review

I love my paint pot, I have painterly which is a soft neutral skin shade and I use it as a primer and base pretty much all the time. It gives a good base for my eyeshadow to go on top and stops any creasing. I'm definitely going to be getting some of the colours

This is a gorgeous shimmery light brown shade that is perfect for a base or by itself. It is one of the few products that never creases on my eyelids, and it lasts me all day. It provides an intense shimmer and colour on me. I've had this product for about a month now and have used it plenty of times and have hardly made a mark on the pot. It is an expensive product at $48 but is really worth the expense. I can't imagine how long this product will last. It comes in a glass jar that I always make sure is well sealed afterwards as I do not want the product to dry out which is my only concern. I am interested in trying more shades in this range and do believe it to be very good value. Other eyes shadow can be used on top, and this provides a great base that will continue to not crease and make the over all product last longer on my eyes.

I have soft ochre and painterly pot. Best buy ever!! I use them as eye primer and would never go without them! it enhances eyeshadows like crazy! if you want bolder eyeshadows then this is a must have!!

I have lusted after these paint pots for sometime and have to say they're worth every penny! I now have Artifact, Bare Study, Groundwork and Painterly.

Artifact is a metallic cranberry shade which I like to use for more dramatic eye looks.

Bare Study is a shimmering pale silver which creates a really nice highlight on the eye. This is perfect for adding that extra touch to an eye look, or I use it on days when I want to look more awake.

Groundwork is easily my favourite so far. I haven't had it long but the midtone brown gives just the right hint of colour to my eyes and it's perfect as a base for a neutral eye look.

Painterly is a skintone beige which may look unimpressive but it's well worth the price tag. This makes a good base for any shadow and is great for evening out the skintone and covering dark marks.

The Paint Pots really are like little pots of creamy, lightweight paint for your eyes. The formula is a smooth cream shadow which blends seamlessly into the skin and dries quickly. I apply this using a finger as I find it helps warms the product before it dries and stops me from picking up too much product. It's very pigmented and you really only need a light swipe of product across the skin to get vibrant colour pay-off. I have oily skin and the colour lasts on me all day without creasing or going patchy.

I have a Maybelline Colour Tattoo in the colour Bad to the Bronze and find this is a very comparable product, although the Paint Pots have a slightly creamier formula. It's a slight difference but I also prefer MAC's packaging which is more minimalist.

I already have more colours lined up that I would like to purchase and think for how little product you use, these would last a very long time and still work out pretty good value.

This product is great for use as a primer or on it's own. It has great pigmentation and is extremely long lasting. I do tend to get oily lids and found that this is one of the few products that doesn't start to sit in my crease and wear off the lid during the day.

this is the best primer I have ever used. My only downfall to this product is that it is not cruelty free. I love how it applies to the eyelid so creamy and smooth. It helps the eyeshadow adhere better to the skin and provide a strong vibrancy to the eyelid from the pigment of the eyeshadow. Best product ever but am looking for a cruelty free version of this product. If anyone has any recommendations feel free to comment. Also great for clients. I have painterly but want to try a colour similar to soft ochre. Definite staple in my makeup kit until I find something better than what I have already.

I absolutely will not bother wearing eye make up if I don't have my soft ochre prolongwear paint pot down first. This stuff is the ONLY product that stops eyeshadow creasing on my oil slick eyelids. It also makes wearing chunky glitters entirely more bearable as it acts a small layer of comfort as well. This absolutely covers and discolouration on your eyeballs and lays the best foundation for whatever sensational eye look you've got planned. Soft ochre is a great colour for fair/light skin tones I prefer it to painterly personally.

I have Painterly and it is such a great nude. I use it as a base and on its own on my eyelids.

On its own, it is great for covering up any "colour" on your lids. My lids have some visible veins or something, so this just evens it out nicely.

As a base, I would say it gives eyeshadow an longevity that you see from many high end primers such as Too Faced or NARS. As it's removed all "colour" from my lids, I find any shadow applied over it is more true to the colour in the pan.

I would liken Painterly to being a gateway paint pot - once you've tried this one, you'll want more. I'm currently eyeing up Bare Study, Stormy Pink & Groundwork.

How did I survive so long without this in my stash!

A MAC sales associate recommended paint pots when I asked about eye shadow primers. I have oily and medium hooded eyes so I snapped it up though it is a little pricey. I have since moved onto less pricey and better primers but still use Groundworks as a cream eye shadow as the color payoff is good. As a primer - it is very much a 'goldilocks' product for me. Too little or too much and it creased within four hours. Just the right amount and it might last 6 but only in cool weather. As other reviewers have pointed out, the packaging is good, a nice little glass pot with a sturdy rubberized screw-off lid. There is plenty in there and I don't see me finishing it any time soon. I find that it works best applied with my fingers since it warms up a little and makes it easier to blend in on the lid.

I love MAC and have a lot of their products, having a MAC makeover is one of my favourite treats and I browse their counters intensely. The paint pots are lovely and yes very creamy but there is definitely a technique in getting it to set properly so it doesn't create crease lines. That said, once it is on and set properly it lasts a long time. A great range of colours. The pots are easy to use but do apply with the proper brush to get the desired effect.