paint pots 101

[magia]

Re: Paint Pot application help needed

242 brush is perfect when applying Paint pots! I have Constructivist as well, and it's much more dry than pots usually are. 242 is perfect creating the right shape (I like to do some king of cat-shape to the outer corner), but other concealer brush work fine as well.

 

[sweetie]

Paint Pots--What are they?

So I decided to go ahead and risk sounding dumb and ask what exactly are paint pots for? I've seen people use them and shadow, as primers and as bases. Are they basically a cream eyeshadow? Are they used as a primer instead of something like UDPP? I was thinking they were a shadow base but then I've seen people use them on top of their UDPP and under their shadows. Is there a reason to use them if you use a primer? Please help me come out of the dark!

 

[leenybeeny]

Re: Paint Pots--What are they?

They can be work alone like a cream shadow, or e/s can be put overtop to make the colour more vibrant, or change it slightly. Some people use both a primer and the paintpot because the paintpot does not always work very well as the sole base for oily lids.

 

[mac_arp4ever]

Re: Paint Pots--What are they?

omg i love paint pots...i use them instead of UDPP...i don't know if my eyelids were feeling particularly sensitive at the time...but when i tried to put UDPP on it burned like crazy...i have used it before with no problem...but i love the way my paint pots make my eyeshadow stand out...i love my painterly and my rollickin (fafi?) sorry i'm new to mac so i forget things lol

 

[Cinfulgirl]

Re: Paint Pots--What are they?

Well I know people use them for different things.
-Make colors more vibrant
-Have a better color payoff
I like using Girl Friendly p/p just as an eyeshadow and it works really good.
It always depends the color though.

 

[Rennah]

Re: Paint Pots--What are they?

I really like Bare Study paint pot... I use it as a base as well as a highlighter. It's a gorgeous color.

You can use the paint pot by itself but it will probably crease if it isn't set with a powder eyeshadow.

 

[sweetie]

Re: Paint Pots--What are they?

Hmmmm OK. So if I already use a primer will the paint pots benefit my shadow at all besides if I want to use it as pretty eyeshadow? Will it make it last longer or show brighter than just the primer? Would using primer and paint pot under powder shadow give better results than primer and regular cream shadow under powder shadow? Thank you all for helping!

 

[cetati]

Re: Paint Pots--What are they?

Using a paint pot under powder shadow really gives it a different dimension in color and makes a flat color more interesting.

 

[VDUB*BELLA]

Re: Paint Pots--What are they?

Paintpots are one the best things from the MAC line (to me anyways)

I dont use UDPP underneath my PPs because I dont have oily lids. They make powder shadows last and also makes a colour more vibrant. Plus different coloured PP's will change the colour of a shadow. For example put something like Steamy over Blackground PP and you'll have a darrrrk lid colour with teal duochrome if you put the same shadow over something like Delft you'll have a vibrant teal. I rarely ever use a PP alone

 

[Sanayhs]

Re: Paint Pots--What are they?

Paint pots alone are great when you're in a rush! I had no time to do my eyes today, so I did a swipe of Perky with some mascara, and it's still pretty.

 

[hello_kitty]

Re: Paint Pots--What are they?

I use Painterly as a base, and love it! It's been a lifesaver, I was ready to give up on so many e/s colors because the pay off was terrible. Now there's no more having to thickly layer on a e/s for good color, no more creasing, and most colors last 12+ hours.

 

[joey444]

Re: Paint Pots--What are they?

I love love love paintpots! One of the best things that MAC has come out with IMO. I use Painterly and Soft Ochre as bases for my shadows and not only is the color payoff 150% better but my makeup looks awsome from when I put it on at 6 a.m. to nighttime when I take it off (it looks great even through my workouts!). And for those days that I don't feel like wearing anything, I use them alone with mascara and it looks great!

 

[emeraldjewels]

Re: Paint Pots--What are they?

Quote:

Originally Posted by leenybeeny They can be work alone like a cream shadow, or e/s can be put overtop to make the colour more vibrant, or change it slightly. Some people use both a primer and the paintpot because the paintpot does not always work very well as the sole base for oily lids.

Thats exactly how I would have put it

I adore paint pots, I use them over UDPP and under eyeshadow. I like them because it evens out my skintone, helps the shadows blend easier, makes the colours more vibrant, and if using something like painterly or soft ochre it makes the e/s colours more true to the colour they look like in the pan.

I hope that helps somewhat

 

[sweeteternity]

Re: Paint Pots--What are they?

I also use paint pots over UDPP and under shadows.
I do this for many reasons that have already been stated (helps with colour payoff, staying power, lack of creasing, blendability).

Right now I have 7 different paint pots for reasons VDUB*BELLA mentioned. Paint pots work wonders at changing the way a shadow looks. This is maximized when using duochrome shadows. For example, wearing Old Gold pigment with a flesh-coloured base is totally different from a black base, like Blackground paint pot, which brings out the green a lot more.

Also, my go-to paint pot is Rubenesque, which just so happens to look gorgeous on its own

but I use my more coloured paint pots a lot, too.

 

[sweetie]

Re: Paint Pots--What are they?

Well thank you guys for your responses. You have convinced me to at least try them. I saw several at my CCO when i picked up some holiday brush sets so I'll go there and pick up one (maybe 2 lol). I do remember that they had rubenesque and I thought it was so pretty but didn't know what to do with it. Hopefull they will still have it.

 

[SugarstarMAC80]

Paint Pot application

Hi Just got blackground for a smokey eye and I love the intensity it gives but find it a little tough to blend. What is the best way to apply it?

Thanks

 

[malaviKat]

Re: Pain Pot application

I've heard that feathering it on using a 217 works well as it keeps the edges from being too harsh but spreads the colour evenly. That's one option!

 

[LMD84]

Re: Pain Pot application

because my paint potsare used on myself only i sanitise my hands and fingers and use my finger. then i can pat it on which works better than stroking it on. delft doesn't blend that well on me but patting it on works a treat!

 

[radarlove]

Re: Pain Pot application

I tend to apply with either my finger or a 217 brush. For this I'd recommend patting a small amount on your lid with your finger and then blending out harsh lines with the 217.

 

[gildedangel]

Re: Pain Pot application

I use my (clean!) ring finger to apply and blend out my paint pots, especially darker ones like blackground.