MAC Lustre Eye Shadows...How do you use them? Make them work?

[BunnyBunnyBunny]

Re: MAC Lustre EyeShadows...How do you use them?

I really hate them in the holiday palettes. They get all over the mirror and other shadows even when I don't use them. =/ Paint Pots hold them on the lid better than nothing but even those aren't too great for most.

I've had Mythology, Chillblue, Taupeless, Pink Venus, Pandamonium, Swimming, Retrospeck, Honey Lust, Tempting, and I'm sure many others but those are the only ones I can think of. The only ones I have actually liked are Tempting, which is much creamier than others, and Pandamonium, which I probably only like because it's a black (I'm a sucker for black).

 

[aimee]

Re: MAC Lustre EyeShadows...How do you use them?

i love to use Retrospeck and Mythology i think theyre pretty pigmented so i never had any problems with them
i use the green fafi one with mixing medium and pad it on since its sooo light

 

[HoneyLicious]

Re: MAC Lustre EyeShadows...How do you use them?

it might sound inappropriate, but i use my fingers to apply lustres. it minimizes fall-out and give the best color payoff. mind you, i'm a clean freak and i never dip my fingers in any of my makeup or other e/s formula.. i use bases like paint pot or shadestick and so far i'm not hating my lustres..

 

[FiestyFemme]

Re: MAC Lustre EyeShadows...How do you use them?

I've found I like my lustres a lot more now that I have my 242.
It allows me to really pack on the color and minimize fallout.
However, I haven't found a way to get rid of it completely. I just use my 242, and then I use Scotch tape to get rid of all the glitter I can.

 

[abbyquack]

Re: MAC Lustre EyeShadows...How do you use them?

Funny that this thread should be resurrected, because today I used Pink Venus, with beige-ing shadestick as a base. I also used the 239 brush and the color pay off was great! I had no problem with it being a lustre.

Also I don't know if anyone else does this, but if you curl your lashes before applying the e/s, it helps prevent fall out. Weird, right, but I think it catches a lot of the dust.

 

[animacani]

Re: MAC Lustre EyeShadows...How do you use them?

^Really? I have pink venus , and its the worst eyeshadow ever!! I hate it!! NO COLOUR PAYOFF at all! But I have to get beige-ing shadestick since I love the colour =(

 

[blindpassion]

Re: MAC Lustre EyeShadows...How do you use them?

well you take your lustre shadow... you throw it on the ground, you step on it, and you put it in the garbage.

kidddding. can you feel my undertone of dislike for lustres? hehe.
Umm in my opinion with lustres, use a good strong sticky base for the shadow to stick too, so it doesnt flake all over your face, a paint pot maybe would be a great base. (I personally use UDPP). Use a good strong brush, like the 239, and pat them onto your base.

Aquadisiac happens to be one of my favorite eyeshadows, and it's a lustre. Otherwise I try and stay away from them. I bought the fafi quad that has pink venus in it, and pink venus is now my most disliked mac shadow, too flakey and no color payoff! grr.

 

[aimee]

Re: MAC Lustre EyeShadows...How do you use them?

i dont have problems with like venus
but bold as gold doesnt like me haha

@fiestyfemme: i never thought about using scotch tape thx for the tip

i might try that with my solar bits

 

[mac_arp4ever]

what is it with me and lustres

why can't i work with them...i don't know if it's me...am i retarded lol...i have french cuff...i threw it somewhere...the lustre in my shadowy lady quad is so pretty but i feel like i have to scratch it and it leaves nothing but glitter residue everywhere...do i use them wet? with a special brush?

someone help...i have a couple other lustre's that i have yet to even look at because i just can't get with the program lol

thanks guys

 

[Mabelle]

Re: what is it with me and lustres

some are more difficult to work with than other. French cuff is one of them, honey lust is another. The trick (for me!) is to 1. put on a base and pack it on before the base dries. you need to work quickly, but it works.
You can also invest in some fix + and apply them wet.
Pack the shadow on your brush. spray your brush with fix + and put the shadow on.

 

[ksaelee]

Re: what is it with me and lustres

i usually use lustres on top of other shadows (or i use it last for best color payoff)...and i pat it on...i use dense brushes and load the shadow on then just pat and pat and pat it on until i get the color payoff i want...it works just fine for me

 

[star*violet]

Re: what is it with me and lustres

i normally dread and avoid lustres too. somehow though i ended up with 2 pink venuses and french cuff for my birthday lol

i think it depends a lot on the brush you use and making sure you really get the colour in there and then patting it on over a good base (it works best if you use a base of the same colour like paint pots).

the only lustre i've gotten to work really well is swimming (which i think is a lustre - right?)

 

[TISH1124]

Re: what is it with me and lustres

You are not alone...Lustres are my not my favs by any means

 

[GlamQueen21]

Re: what is it with me and lustres

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Originally Posted by ksaelee i usually use lustres on top of other shadows (or i use it last for best color payoff)...and i pat it on...i use dense brushes and load the shadow on then just pat and pat and pat it on until i get the color payoff i want...it works just fine for me

Same here. I pat it on to get the color payoff that I want and blend it in.

 

[coachkitten]

Re: what is it with me and lustres

Lustres fool us with their pretty colors but crappy texture. I agree with everyone else to try them with some fix plus, pat on the color, and use a sticky base like a paint pot or CCB.

 

[LMD84]

Re: what is it with me and lustres

i try and stay away from lustres because of their bad reputation! one that i do love however is gleam! i use it as a highlight colour when doing purple eyes. the payoff isn't amazing but it leaves a lovely peachy gold sheen.

 

[nunu]

Re: what is it with me and lustres

Pack the colour on the brush, spray with fix and patt it on, it's important that you pat the eyeshadow on and don't sweep.

Hope this helps!

 

[BunnyBunnyBunny]

Re: what is it with me and lustres

Like everyone said, Lustres can be difficult to work with. Some Lustres are easy to use, like Tempting and Swimming, and some are not. The more difficult ones for example are Retrospeck, Honey Lust, and Mythology. These apply less evenly and are hard to build to an opaque finish when compared to other finishes. You have to just think of these as compliment, or sheer colors.

I use them to just alter already applied colors. Like I will pat some Honey Lust over Shroom to give it more shimmer. I don't use them as stand alone shades because they just do not build nor have comparable pigmentation to other MAC shadows. I avoid them unless I get them as gratis or in palettes. Try choosing shades with a Veluxe Pearl or Frost texture. Those tend to be nicer than most Lustres. Velvets can be a bitch to work with too.

Now that I think about it, Lustres look pretty but all that applies is the shimmer, and Velvets look pretty but all that applies is the base color. I think Veluxe Pearls, Mineralize (A Muse, most Electroflash shades), and Starflash are a good combination of a pigmented base color, as well as shimmer that applies, blends, and still is apparent.

Sorry about my rant!

 

[Chrystia]

Re: what is it with me and lustres

Lustres can be tricky and a lot of the girls here have some really good tips for application.

Lustres do stick better with a sticky base. I like to layer them over a shadestick base rather than paints. I recommend loading up a brush like 242 or 239 then really packing it on the lid by patting it down rather than stroking it on the wya you might with a veluxe pearl.

That being said some lustres are better used as a wash in the eye lid. French cuff was one I definitely used more as a soft accent on clients rather than as a full colour. So I would load up a 217 and sweep it over the lid and crease, then come in with another shade to lightly contour.

But its all about experimenting.

 

[contrabassoon]

Re: what is it with me and lustres

These eye shadows are difficult to pack on because of what they are, Lustres. The nature of the eyeshadow is to be mostly shimmer, with certain exceptions such as Swimming, Tempting or Honey Lust. This finish isn't my favorite, but they're nice if all you're looking to brighten up your eyes.

If you're looking for the shimmer AND good colour payoff out of these, use them wet. If that doesn't work just stick to Veluxe Pearl or Frosts, they're both very beautiful finishes.