paint pots 101

[Kirsty]

Re: Paint Pots

Plain ol' water (pref in a spritz bottle) or any face mist. Evian do a great face mist if you dont want to splash out on Fix+

 

[gildedangel]

Re: Paint Pots

You can use eye drops too if you have them.

 

[CeCe bOO13]

Re: Paint Pots

i have contact solution lol is that the same as eye drops?.. im sure i have eyedrops around somewhere.. i have water also, im nervous to do this lol which one should i do, water or eyedrops?...

 

[LMD84]

Re: Paint Pots

contact solution is different i think. it's the stuff that hydrates your eyes is what you need!

 

[MzzRach]

Re: Paint Pots

I would not introduce water into the paint pot jar as that will quickly breed bacteria.

 

[erine1881]

Re: Paint Pots

Quote:

Originally Posted by MzzRach I would not introduce water into the paint pot jar as that will quickly breed bacteria.

it amazes me when people do that! bacteria central!

 

[Kirsty]

Re: Paint Pots

Oh, i did not know that. Eek, please ignore me. Good job I dont own any paint pots (I was just giving alternatives to Fix+)

 

[erine1881]

Re: Paint Pots

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Originally Posted by Kirsty Oh, i did not know that. Eek, please ignore me. Good job I dont own any paint pots (I was just giving alternatives to Fix+)

fix+ will grow bacteria as well hun.

no one should introduce any form of liquid into any product, with the exception of mineralize products.

 

[LMD84]

Re: Paint Pots

i have heard that there is a possiblity of mould growing from under the product and upwards if it gets moist when it shouldn't! eeewww!

 

[Kirsty]

Re: Paint Pots

Grosse

 

[CeCe bOO13]

Re: Paint Pots

so basically i should just leave it the way it is and just maybe mix it with a pen or something to see if it gets any better?

 

[Kirsty]

Re: Paint Pots

I think you are best just giving it a stir. Rather than a pen, try the clean handle of a makeup brush maybe?

 

[SUMM3RxBABii]

Re: Paint Pots

I tried eye drops but it really didn't work that well for me..it rather looks like small little crumbs. I think I might try Fix+

 

[ThePowderPuff]

How do you use coloured paintpots or other bases?

I have never used other bases than just plain nude base colour on the lid. But would like to enter the world of coloured paint pots and other bases for that matter.

But how do you use them? Do you use the same colour as the eyeshadow or what do you do to create which effect? Can someone explain it to me please?

 

[obscuria]

Re: How do you use coloured paintpots or other bases?

I use my colored paint pots as bases for eyeshadows that I want to stand out. e.g. Delft I use under greens and blues, Artifact I use under cranberries and maroons.

The lighter ones (e.g. Fresco Rose, Girl Friendly) I will sometimes just wear alone.

 

[n_c]

Re: How do you use coloured paintpots or other bases?

http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/p...s-101-a-90556/

http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/p...ts-base-77729/

http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/p...-paints-95759/

http://www.specktra.net/forum/f188/m...t-pots-114734/

hth

 

[dietcokeg]

Re: How do you use coloured paintpots or other bases?

use it as any other paintpot just make sure u blend it in well and when u have the eyeshadow on it u wont notice it, i wouldnt go too far above the crease with a coloured one.

 

[MzzRach]

Re: How do you use coloured paintpots or other bases?

I do the same as obscuria - I use coloured ones with complementary shadows to make colours really sing and pop, and nude shades as my everyday base (I use Painterly Paint Pot almost every day).

Some examples:

I use Chartru Paint under Sharp eyeshadow for a bright yellow green pop of colour on the lid.

I use Constructivism Paint Pot around my eyes as a smudgy liner, as a base for a smokey brown look - I'll use something like Twinks over it to create depth and dimension.

Also, n_c provided links to threads that contain a lot of good examples and discussion of what you are looking for.

 

[dxgirly]

What brush does everyone use with their Paint Pots? I'm thinking about trying Painterly for the first time.

 

[MzzRach]

I use my finger for Painterly (all over lid application). For more precise application of paints or paint pots, I love the Creme Eye Colour brush from Laura Mercier.