Paint pots-understanding the use-help pls.

[rbella]

I did an advance search on this topic and didn't find a dupe so I hope this hasn't already been asked. Sorry if it is a duplicate thread but I promised I researched!!

I have a question about paint pots. What is the exact purpose? I know that some people will use them as a base for the shadow but that doesn't make sense to me when I use a color like constructivist or indianwood, for instance. These two colors contain so much pigment, why would I use it as a base? When I put these on my lids and then try to add shadow over and blend, I feel as if the color that I so love much in the paint pot is completely lost under my shadow. Even if I use a light shade. I have practiced with so many different variations. Please let me know if this is normal.

I am wondering if the paint pots are supposed to give a "hint" of a background color behind eye shadows/pigments, or if they are actually to be used for their full intensity.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[BeautyPsycho]

Well... I think if you are doing pink look (with pink shadows)- fresco rose paint pot would be a great base, because it would make your eyeshadow look pinker

Indianwood would be great base for gold, bronze and brown e/s (bronze, gorgeous gold, goldmine).. Some people use darker paint pots as eye-liner... you can use it on its own (without any e/s) if you like..
I think bare study and painterly are nice, natural bases. However, bare study usually creases on me, so I can't use it

Also, I don't think you understand what a "base" means... It's supposed to help your shadow last longer and be more vibrant... Base is usually not supposed to be seen. (I believe)

 

[_su]

everyone uses them for different things.

i think the new ones coming out with fafi won't need to be a base, they're pretty on their own.

however, of the 3 PP's i own, i use them all as bases. they help colors pop and stick.

great tip: using a dark PP under a light or shimmery pigment. ie: delft under your ladyship. the end result looks all sexy/blue/shimmery.

my mua @ mac suggested using them as a liner. i have yet to try this though.

HTH!

 

[MACATTAK]

Agreed with the above! I use them under my shadows (even Indianwood) to intensify/make the color stick for a lot longer. If you love the color & don't want to cover it...just layer it and use it as is.

 

[Dark_Phoenix]

I have Painterly, Bare Study, and Blackground and I use the first two as bases and highlighter for brow bone, and the Blackground as a full intensity shadow-liner.
Mineralize e/s is great with PP because the Mineralize e/s is sheer enough that you can still see the texture and color of the PP.

I did a tutorial on using Blackground: http://specktra.net/f191/blackground-tutorial-80144/

 

[rbella]

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeautyPsycho Also, I don't think you understand what a "base" means... It's supposed to help your shadow last longer and be more vibrant... Base is usually not supposed to be seen. (I believe)

Yes, I think you are right about this. I was under the impression that the paint pots were pigmented so that they could actually be used as a creme e/s. However, the texture when putting them on was quite different for me so I started using them as a "base" as others mentioned. In doing so I got lost in the translation. If I try to layer the paint pots on, it just creases.

Thanks for all the replies, it really does help!

 

[karinaf]

some of my friends even use their painterly paint pot as concealer!

I love using mine as a base, however. Haven't tried it on its own yet!

 

[giggles1972]

i so glad this was asked. I have blackground and had no idea what to do with it. but i'm going to take dark_pheonix's suggestiona and use it as an eyeliner. thanks

 

[komischkatze]

I use some of mine as a base (especially rubenesque and blackground) to pump up the colors and make a look last longer, but sometimes I just wear them on their own. I don't really have creasing problems with layering as long as I really let each layer dry before slapping the next one one (and when I layer, I always use a brush - for bases and such I often just use my finger). Blackground and constructivist are the ones I also often use as a liner. I love paint pots. Fafi is going to break me.

 

[lsperry]

I use mine as a base, highlighter and eye shadow....they're really very versatile and can be used however you want to use them....I also, found that I don't have to use UDPP as an es base anymore because these paint pots prevents creasing on me as well as intensifying whatever es I'm wearing.

I use MAC's 249 brush in applying pp; it gives me the best control. This brush allows me to start out with a very thin layer and build it up with add'l layers. This prevents creasing.

 

[purrtykitty]

I use all three methods, it depends on my mood. But most often I use them as a base because of the wider range of colors. Paintpots are great because the formula is a buildable one, so you can go sheer for a wash of color or base, or build it up to a more vibrant shadow or liner. It's really a matter of personal preference.

 

[giggles1972]

i used the blackground as an eyeliner last night and it came out nice.

 

[Glassdoll]

I've used them as bases, eyeliner as well as on its own without any eyeshadow on top. I've got really oily lids, so if i layer is on too much, it does creases a little, but overall i like it, and it stays on pretty well if i apply it properly.

 

[trollydolly]

when i cant be bothered with eye shadow i use my paint pots as eye shadows by themselves. i put bare study on the lid and rubenesque in the crease and it looks great. i think u can pretty much do as u please with them, theyre quite a versatile product.