Paint Pots for Women of Color

[HeavenLeiBlu]

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Originally Posted by Glitterati The area around my eyes is quite dark and shadow does not last long or show up on my eyes very well. A MA at MAC suggested I use a paint pot to brighten up the eye area so the eye shadow shows up and lasts longer. Has anyone used PP for that purpose and if so which one do you suggest. I was in a rush so didn't catch the color but it was really sparkly. For reference I am a NC40.

You mean, something close to your fleshtone? I'd suggest Groundwork.

 

[nicoleh619]

Me too. These are myfave two paintpots right now and even though I love the paintpots with shimmer (BareStudy, Fresco Rose, Indianwood, Rubenesque, Delft, Artifact, etc.) I wont purchase them because of creasing issues and also if I have to apply my udpp or my two face es insurance thats just too many steps for me. I only want the matte ones...Anyone tried ochre style PP yet? Thoughts please? Also in watching some specktra tuts I see people using a moisturizer or vasleline with the drier paintpots...wouldnt this automatically cause them to crease? Have any of you tried this method?

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by miss_supra whenever I do make-up for a colored lady I will use Groundwork, & Blackground because barestudy and painterly turn out a bit washed out. It the lady is NC/NW35 or lower painterly and are still good matches.

Hummm..."A Colored Lady" Interesting....What color was she?

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by cocodivatime Sorry but i had to chuckle a bit when I read "colored lady". I'm sure you didnt mean anything by it but it caught me off guard. For a second I thought I went back in time. LOL

Yeah that really stumped me too....WOW...

 

[brownsuga lady]

I have groundwork PP (I love it...but sometimes when i'm wearing matte shadows..the satin shimmer of groundwork shows through). So i'm looking for a basic cream pp that's close to my color (or at least blends well into brown girl skin). I'm NC50. Will Painterly work?

 

[HeavenLeiBlu]

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Originally Posted by brownsuga lady I have groundwork PP (I love it...but sometimes when i'm wearing matte shadows..the satin shimmer of groundwork shows through). So i'm looking for a basic cream pp that's close to my color (or at least blends well into brown girl skin). I'm NC50. Will Painterly work?

Okay, now I'm wondering if I have a bad pot... my Groundwork has absolutely no shimmer, mine is flat. what gives?

 

[brownsuga lady]

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Originally Posted by HeavenLeiBlu Okay, now I'm wondering if I have a bad pot... my Groundwork has absolutely no shimmer, mine is flat. what gives?

Really?

Mine definitely has slight shimmer. Its not a true cream to me. Interesting...

 

[brownsuga lady]

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Originally Posted by HeavenLeiBlu Okay, now I'm wondering if I have a bad pot... my Groundwork has absolutely no shimmer, mine is flat. what gives?

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[benzito_714]

nah my groundwork is matte too, that's why i got it and i am upset now because i have bare study (mind you i rushed to get it because you can barely find it in these parts) and it creased like a mutha on me. i have to use udpp under that.

 

[TeeGee]

I LOVE LOVE Quite Natural.

ONE OF MY FAVS. I also love Fresco Rose!

 

[brownsuga lady]

How is groundwork matte on some folks when the finish is satin?

 

[nicoleh619]

I have girlfriendly, painterly, and quite natural...I bought groundwork (returned it) but I didnt like it on me (can anyone else relate? I felt it was too gray taupey looking). With that being said I love quite natural (its matte and chocolatey brown but goes on lighter than it looks). I havent used painterly since I got that one but I love all my paintpots the consistency on the 3 I have has been very creamy and lasting. I havent bought any with shimmer yet...most people say they crease terribly. And even though I have UDPP and TFEI sometimes I just cant be bothered with all that layering. LOL.

 

[Ziya]

Rubenesque baby! or Soft Ochre= my love

 

[Stephy171]

I'm NC45 and i swear by rubenesque!! when im in a rush or dont want to do much i just throw some on my lid with some blacktrack & im out the door!!

 

[3773519]

soft ochre is my favo for highlight. i just groundwork but im sure its gonna be like a creamy cork ( in my mind) i also have artifact but never used it...im not big on red ever though...and then i have pharoah from the McQueen collection was is hot but i need a place to go with it.lol. ohh yes..fresco rose is beautiful....i think those are great

 

[cocodivatime]

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Originally Posted by TeeGee I LOVE LOVE Quite Natural. ONE OF MY FAVS. I also love Fresco Rose!

Off topic TEEGEE but is that you in your avatar? What colors are you wearing on your eyes? Pretty

 

[Miss.FlirtyDiva]

I don't have any yet? Pharaoh was l/e? I want it so bad. I guess I have to take a trip to a CCO. *sigh*

 

[perfecttenn]

I haven't actually purchased a paint pot, but plan to do so soon. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get soft ochre or rubenesque. I was at a mac counter recently and the mua was showing how paint pots work, and I was really impressed. Unfortunately, I forgot to tell her to add it to the rest of my purchase, so next I visit the counter I'll most likely pick it up.

 

[MisaMayah]

I just got groundwork and it feels so dry, i thought it would be smoother/creamier. I cant even spread it across my lid!! did i just get one from a bad batch or do you warm them up somehow?

 

[MAChostage]

Hmmm, I wouldn't think it should take *that* much effort to apply. All 9 of mine have a smooth, spreadable texture and consistency.