paint pots 101

[hello_kitty]

Re: I don't "get" paint pots, advice?

I use Painterly for a base for everything! No other primer or anything. I use a stiff, flat brush from Sephora and brush it on. Like Shadowy Lady, mine shadows will last 10-12+ hours with just Painterly.

I have the black paint pot, I really need to try it sometime. I'm so use to grabbing Painterly I don't even realize it

 

[n_c]

Re: I don't "get" paint pots, advice?

Use the 239 brush to apply, I pat or brush.

 

[rusticrhythm]

Re: I don't "get" paint pots, advice?

I use Painterly too and I love it! It really does't have any color, really. I use it more as a primer.

I apply it with my fingers; any recos regarding brushes?

 

[nickyc]

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I don't like Painterly. No matter how little I apply it still looks like I have a really heavy layer of foundation on.

I've heard a couple people say they thought they were too heavy. Rubenesque looks pretty though. That one I like, but I haven't tried it with shadow. I wear it alone.

 

[darklocke]

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Soft Ochre is my favorite, and I use my finger. I just "warm" it up a little before I put it on, and it goes on smoothly and nice. I do use UDPP underneath everything though.

 

[BunnyBunnyBunny]

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I love Paint Pots! I find that the frosted shades like Bare Study, Rubenesque, and Blackground are harder to use than the cream-finish shades, but can work with a bit more effort. The thing with these shades you need to blend and perfect in short time before it dries. To do this, I use a 242 or 239 and pack then blend. You want to make sure you don't use too much with these shades in particular because too much will look cakey and dry. I also prefer to use Paint Pots more as primers because they sometimes do, even when applied impeccably, have a slightly dry-looking finish. Using powders in conjuction with them will give a beautiful soft finish to the eye.

Also make sure that you close your jars nice and tight and keep them in an environment thats not too hot, and not humid. This will keep them nice and creamy since it sounded to me that your Soft Ochre is dried out.

I typically apply my Paint Pots, like I said, with the 242 or 239. I always use my Paint Pots as primers, so while I need it to be even, I don't necessarily need it to be fully opaque. I apply it from outer eye inwards, packing and then swipping to make sure there are no harshlines, but the cream is placed evenly. While it is still somewhat tacky or 'wet' I apply my powder eyeshadow (using either a seperate 242 or 239, or wiping off the brush since you don't want any moisture to contaminate the powder itself) in a similar fashion, pack, then swipe so there is coverage, but no hardlines. I continue to pack-n-swipe powders for my desired coverage. Using the Paint Pot as a base gives a flawless, smooth, and creasefree finish.

 

[RedRibbon]

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Bunny, can you use a PP as a simple eyeshadow?

I really want to but I fear it might look stupid, I tried to use it as a base and then apply powder over the top (I was using Rubenesque) and I wasn't able to blend the powder because it kept sticking to the pp. Is it ok to wait for it to dry or should I try with another shadow whilst it's still wet?

 

[BunnyBunnyBunny]

Re: I don't "get" paint pots, advice?

You can absolutely use them as a standalone eye shadow, that is actually what they were created to do. It is my personal preference to use them as primers as I dislike them as eye shadows, but I encourage you to try it and experiment with it!

Rubenesque and Bare Study are the trickiest. They're very frosty and if you use too much it can get like... clumpy. What I would recommend is using a flat brush like the 242 and taking just a bit of product and placing it in the middle of the lid, then using swiping motions, blend to the outside, and then to the inside of the eye. Please let me know how that works for you if you do try it!

If you decide to use a powder with it, Expensive Pink looks superb with it and also the powder helps alter the finish to make it a bit softer.

And like I said, these are all my opinions. Rubenesque is a big seller so obviously some people LOVE it! :3

Edit: I find that what works best for me is to apply powder over the Paints when they're still somewhat wet then using the 217 with the same shade or another shade and blending it. It really helps soften it. Does that help? Sometimes I explain things so badly! Lol

 

[RedRibbon]

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Originally Posted by BunnyBunnyBunny You can absolutely use them as a standalone eye shadow, that is actually what they were created to do. It is my personal preference to use them as primers as I dislike them as eye shadows, but I encourage you to try it and experiment with it! Rubenesque and Bare Study are the trickiest. They're very frosty and if you use too much it can get like... clumpy. What I would recommend is using a flat brush like the 242 and taking just a bit of product and placing it in the middle of the lid, then using swiping motions, blend to the outside, and then to the inside of the eye. Please let me know how that works for you if you do try it! If you decide to use a powder with it, Expensive Pink looks superb with it and also the powder helps alter the finish to make it a bit softer. And like I said, these are all my opinions. Rubenesque is a big seller so obviously some people LOVE it! :3 Edit: I find that what works best for me is to apply powder over the Paints when they're still somewhat wet then using the 217 with the same shade or another shade and blending it. It really helps soften it. Does that help? Sometimes I explain things so badly! Lol

Thank you so much! I'm going out testing some MAC this weekend and I need to pick up some brushes too so I will definitely let you know how it goes, either via a thread or a PM

I understood perfectly what you meant the first time

I've just checked on MAC what the 242 looks like and it looks a lot like this Bobbi Brown brush (which I already have), do you think I could this instead? The only thing is, the BB one is super fluffy and I don't feel I have much control and I always associate fluffy brushes more with powder than with wetter things (I wanted to say liquid but it's not even a liquid).

I was playing with Rubenesque on my hand tonight and Indianwood is definitely easier to blend and more likely to go with my Indian skin tone if I use it alone whereas Rubenesque is a bit "pinker". I'm planning on buying a dupe for the MAC 217 tomorrow.

Thank you so much for your help

 

[BunnyBunnyBunny]

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Originally Posted by RedRibbon Thank you so much! I'm going out testing some MAC this weekend and I need to pick up some brushes too so I will definitely let you know how it goes, either via a thread or a PM I understood perfectly what you meant the first time I've just checked on MAC what the 242 looks like and it looks a lot like this Bobbi Brown brush (which I already have), do you think I could this instead? The only thing is, the BB one is super fluffy and I don't feel I have much control and I always associate fluffy brushes more with powder than with wetter things (I wanted to say liquid but it's not even a liquid). I was playing with Rubenesque on my hand tonight and Indianwood is definitely easier to blend and more likely to go with my Indian skin tone if I use it alone whereas Rubenesque is a bit "pinker". I'm planning on buying a dupe for the MAC 217 tomorrow. Thank you so much for your help

I especially prefer the 242 because it is synthetic, so it's easy to pick up product and push product since the fibres are fairly firm. The fluffier the brush it, the harder it is to work with the Paints since they're so much heavier in consistency compared to powders. I know of artists that do use brushes like the 217 for paint pots, but it's not my personal taste. You may want to experiment with it! See if it works for you!

 

[kareno]

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I have bare study and have been using it under shadows. I love how my shadow glides on it. It makes blending easier. I do have to use a primer under it because my shadows won't stick using it as a primer.
What can I expect from the other paint pot colors, like do they darken colors? make your shadows more intense?

 

[makeupmakeup]

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It really depends on what your using them for. If your trying to use it as a shadow by itself, then you definately need to use a primer such as "Urban Decay Primer Potion" or "Too Faced Insurance Primer", you might also want to layer it to get the density you want. If your using it as a primer then all you nedd to do is use a small amount on your finger tips a pat on lid, this way it dosent need to be perfect cause your going to put shadow on top.I have noticed in summer the paint pots dont seem to last on me ( i get greasey & sweaty in summer) so i still put on a primer under my paint pot, then my shadows. it looks great (As long as you use thin layers!) I really learned about paint pots on "Makeupgeek.com" hope this help you all out!!!!​

 

[makeupmakeup]

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The paint pots do change the colors of shadows. If you take Mutiny Pigment and put it on top of painterly or soft ochre Paint Pot it looks the same, but if you put mutiny on top of Delft Paint Pot it looks more teal than it's original baby blue. that's definately one of the benifits of the paint pots. you get hundreds of different color combos. If you dont want your shadow colors to change then stick with paint pots that match your skin color. I hope i was able to help you out! Good Luck!!!​

 

[erine1881]

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I use em as a shadow (as they are intended to be used) without a base, and they don't crease on me.

 

[makeupmakeup]

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When i try using them as shadow they tend to fade on me. maybe because my eye lids are sweaty. so i have to use a primer. I guess it dosent help that it get 104 degrees all summer here!!!

 

[afloresm13]

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Paint Pots may or may not work for some people depending on their skin type..for example, my skin is usually dry, so I don't need to put a primer on my lid before applying a paint pot (the paint pot IS my primer for eyeshadow!) and it stays put all day long. A friend of mine has oily skin & eyelids, so she always has to use a primer (such as UDPP) before putting on the paint pot and/or eyeshadow--otherwise, the paint pot will either crease or eventually fade.

I also found that a few paint pot colors are "creamier" in texture and are easier to blend/apply than others. My favorites for everyday use are: Bare Study, Rubenesque, and Soft Ochre (although Soft Ochre tends to be a bit more dry than the other two).

HTH..

 

[vesperholly]

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I bought Painterly to use as a primer after UDPP started burning on my lids (waaah! ) and so far it's worked out very well. I swatched Soft Ochre, but the yellow tone made my eyes look dead. Painterly works for NW skin tones and Soft Ochre for NC, I think.

Creasing was slightly more of a problem than with UDPP, but it definitely helped. My eyes are deep set, so I'll always have a little creasing by nature.

The only other PP I have is Rollickin', and it enhances Aquadisiac and Steamy really well. I haven't played with it under other colors yet, though.

If you're having problems blending a paint pot, use your ring or pinkie finger, the warmth of your finger will help the product smooth onto your skin.

 

[tremorviolet]

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I use PP over UDPP and it sets my eyeshadow like a rock. I have really, really hooded eyes so my eyes will crease really easily. (for example, shadesticks crease like crazy on me, even with UDPP)
I've actually found the slightly frostier PP so go on more easily; they seem sheerer somehow. Like Bunny, I use the 242 for apply them but sometimes the creams like Soft Ochre and Perky can look cakey on me. They work best if I apply to the middle of my lid, work outward, and then blend down to the inner corner to avoid getting too much product at the corners.
Yesterday, I used Soft Ochre over my UDPP and did my make-up as usual at 7am. That evening I got rained on and then worked out for an hour and a half. When I got home, my eye shadow still looked vivid and uncreased.

 

[RedRibbon]

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I've applied Indianwood today over UDPP and I decided to use a Bobbi Brown eyeliner brush as it was pretty stiff and Bunny advised it. Plus I went on the BB website and it said that you could use that brush with creamier shadows and that's what I think I will use Indianwood as.

I swirled the brush in the product and applied it to the middle of my lid and then swept it outwards, I had to put quite a bit on but it looks pretty nice and is holding up ok so far. I took a pic this morning and the colour is still as bright.

The only "problem" I've had is one to do with my discoloured lids. My lids are darker towards the inner section and then lighter towards the outer, I had to swipe more product inwards than outwards to make it uniform. I'm quite happy because IRL it looks like I've done some mean blending of two shades but I know the truth

 

[thmochagirl]

Re: I don't "get" paint pots, advice?

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Originally Posted by gr8skott I noticed that pretty much every MAC fan loves paint pots. Personally, I'm having a lot of trouble with them! I tried rubenesque and I couldn't get it to go on evenly with a brush or my fingertip. I thought maybe it was just the way the light reflected off the frost that made it appear uneven, so I tried soft ochre but the same as rubenesque, it was as if it dried on the brush or my finger before I even got it to my lid. I would love to hear any advice or tips on using paint pots!

Hey paint pots are like a great seconadry primer or e/s alone. Some people make it harder than what it is. But they can help make e/s pop! Just by giving your lids a blank palette of color. You dont need them all and they also have different texture from matte to sheen to them it all about your taste.
Blend them even on you lids if appying other e/s or if wearing alone blend to desired color. I dont have oily lids so it last all day