Pigment tips - Uses, Brushes and Application Techniques

[Krystle]

Believe it or not....I dont have any pigments and I have never tried them *gasp* I know! BUT, I am giong to break out of my shell and buy a couple at the next events I am going to. So...I just want to know 1.) what your favorite way to use it is 2.)what brush you use and 3.) Do you mix it with anything?

Thanks :kiss

 

[Shawna]

I use it on my eyes and cheeks and I also like to mix up my own lipglosses using clear lipglass. It is really important to make sure that the pigments you choose are safe for those areas. I especially like to use the light pigments as highlighters for cheeks and brows.

 

[martygreene]

Personally, Vanilla pigment is the only one I ever really reach for. My others just sit in my kit unless I need them for a client.

 

[obsessed_girl07]

OOH, you'll love pigments....I DO (that's all I use)!! I use them mostly as shadows...but like Shawna said, some can't be used certain places.... I also use them with my lipglass and in clear nailpolish (super nice!) I mostly use the 202 brush (dunno why but I don't care for the bristle type?) If anything, sometimes I'll use the 272, 242
Hope that helps! Enjoy!!!!

 

[glittergoddess27]

I love love love piments. I actually have a ton of colors that are pure mica,...like MAC's pigments but contain no talc,... They are so versatile,... I use the 242 and a liner brush mostly,....

 

[Shawna]

oooohhhh, never thought of nail polish..........a new obsession develops :twisted:

 

[Jessica]

***Lining everyone up to form your processional***
Congradulations on your "flowering" MAC collection

I do enjoy my piggies, but typically only reach for them when I have a little extra time to do my MU. I use bare canvas as a base and apply piggies while bare canvas is still wet (piggie is dry). Othertimes, I will get my brush wet and apply (let's say Fairylite) to my browbone as a highlighter or high on my cheekbone to highlight as well. I use piggies wet as a liner.
Groupie, has a great "recipe" for a nice bronzer. Sanne---if you read this would you please share your mixture---I think that it is loose powder and mixed with tan or cocoa beach or melon to add a hint of color and sparkle.
There are a million and one ways to use piggies, it's up to your imagination to create what ever your heart desires

Have Fun!!! and post your creations in the FOTD's--we'd all love to see them

 

[Juneplum]

i use them mostly as eyeshadows or lipsticks... they're pretty cool... u will have a blast trying them out!!! i use mine dry or with mixing medium for eyes.. for lips, with the clear mac lipgloss... pearl pink is one of my faves for the lips.. melon, tan, blue storm and rose are some of my faves for eyes!

 

[jamiemeng]

the only pigment I had was rose. HTH . thx

 

[Sanne]

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Originally Posted by Jessica Groupie, has a great "recipe" for a nice bronzer. Sanne---if you read this would you please share your mixture---I think that it is loose powder and mixed with tan or cocoa beach or melon to add a hint of color and sparkle.

Yes I did do that (forgot it, and will seach for the jar now!) you have a great memory, Jessica!

anyway, this is what I remember of the receipe: use a half empty jar with loose powder (non-irr) so you'll have a handy jar w/ a sifter! Make sure that you will have just one tablespoon in it, and use 1/2 tablespoon of tan and mix them. Maybe add some melon for an extra color demention, or a hint of golden lemon. just mix and try, till you think it hits perfection!!!
good luck!!!

 

[eyeshadowfreak]

I love using them as shadows since the ones I have are so shimmery (and I love shimmer). I'll do a lid color, highlight, and liner when I'm wearing a pigment. I use 242 brush to pat it on my lid with the least amount of fall out.

Another good way to use them is mixed with the Fluidliners. Dip 209 brush in the fluidliner and then into the pigment and apply. Great way to add your own twist to the liner.

 

[Alison]

Question about pigment application

I just got my very first pigment this weekend (I got coco). How do you apply it? I guess more specificaly, how do you get it on the brush? Do you dip it in the pigment jar? So far I have just been swiping the powder off of the little plastic insert.

Any advice would be greatly appriciated.

Sorry if this is a repeat topic. I did a search for pigment and application and I didn't find a topic about it.

 

[beautifulxdisaster]

I don't know if that is a correct way, but I do it that way too. On the plastic thing or just dip my eyeshadow brush lightly in *you don't need much*

 

[foreveratorifan]

yeah I usually put a bit on the plastic insert (or lid of my samples I get) and do it that way....

that way I won't "contaminate" the pigments...especially if I want to give a sample to friends or whatever

 

[Shawna]

I just turn the container upside down and shake it lightly. Then when you open it there is a fresh layer on the plastic thing and it is usually just the amount you need.

 

[singinmys0ng]

also if you want it stick more and you want the color to show up even more you can use a liquid such as water to mix with it and you can make a liner or a creamy shadow to make it stay better..thats what i use at least! Also i know there are some products out there that even mac carries that are mixing mediums

 

[glittergoddess27]

I do the same,.. swipe it off the plastic insert unless I am damp brushing it,.. then I get a bit out with my 242 brush or my itty bitty spatula,.. (Got this from being a former MK-er) onto another surface,.... Damp Brushing in your pigment jar will end in disaster.

 

[joey_zane]

I've only got one full sized Pigment so far and use it in the same way as all of my samples - patting my brush onto the inside of the lid to pick up just enough of the product... that way I can build up the intensity of the colour slowly and control it more 8)

 

[Star]

Oooooohhh... GOTTA TRY THE BRONZING POWDER MIXTURE!!

Also, off to try my Dip Down Fluidliner and Coco Pigment together... FUN FUN FUN!

 

[FacesbyNiki]

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Originally Posted by groupie Quote: Originally Posted by Jessica Groupie, has a great "recipe" for a nice bronzer. Sanne---if you read this would you please share your mixture---I think that it is loose powder and mixed with tan or cocoa beach or melon to add a hint of color and sparkle. Yes I did do that (forgot it, and will seach for the jar now!) you have a great memory, Jessica! anyway, this is what I remember of the receipe: use a half empty jar with loose powder (non-irr) so you'll have a handy jar w/ a sifter! Make sure that you will have just one tablespoon in it, and use 1/2 tablespoon of tan and mix them. Maybe add some melon for an extra color demention, or a hint of golden lemon. just mix and try, till you think it hits perfection!!! good luck!!!

I love this girl!