Pigment tips - Uses, Brushes and Application Techniques

[joytheobscure]

I'm very new to pigments myself - deckchair and coco are my first. I love deckchair, it just blows me away how awesome the texture is - Love it. Used it as shadow- blush and highlighter... great great product.. Must have more.

 

[Oonie]

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Originally Posted by 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.

great idea.

 

[solomon]

To be honest, I use them, but Im not like head over hills for pigments yet. I like eyeshadows still. LOL. Im not one of these crazed weirdos who orgasm over pigments. To me there good, but not THAT great.

 

[LRMakeup]

Pigment Question

Ok i have a question about pigments.....

I have about 12 but i never really use em. i use the cream base sometimes but i have no creativity with pigments! They always fade off really fast too

could you guys post some ways that you use them??
Thanks

 

[ishtarchick]

the best thing that has ever happened to me is UD PP, with this my shadows and piggies last ALL DAY, and trust me, I have oily lids
I've heard ppl say to mix them with lipgloss, for example rose pigment with clear LG is supposed to make a bautiful gloss

 

[jaminkel]

Mostly use pigments as liners and highlighters. I use pigment with a primer to make them brighter and last longer. All-Girl on lips with gloss is really pretty.

 

[bluegrassbabe]

I am totally addicted to pigment. It is the most versatile product I have found so far. Here's how I use them...

Mix them with lip conditioner for a stain like gloss
Mix with clear nail polish for new color
Use as blush (rose, fuschia, pink pearl, some tans and browns)
face highlighter, bronzer (deckchair, melon, tan)
eyeshadow
liner (mix with gel based eyedrops, frost formulas make an awesome metallic finish)

 

[trishee03]

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Originally Posted by ishtarchick the best thing that has ever happened to me is UD PP, with this my shadows and piggies last ALL DAY, and trust me, I have oily lids I've heard ppl say to mix them with lipgloss, for example rose pigment with clear LG is supposed to make a bautiful gloss

Sorry what is UD PP?

 

[canadiangirl_1117]

Urban Decay Primer Potion

I use them primarily as shadows with UD PP, but I have mixed Rose with clear gloss and it is gorgeous

 

[LRMakeup]

Thanks everyone!! now im excited to try these ideas out!!

 

[lola336]

You can also try to use a shadestick first as a base. It has great lasting power under your e/s and makes the colors really pop! The pigments really stick to them too!

 

[Christi239]

I use vanilla pigment over my lipsticks pretty often. Rose looks awesome with Dubonnet.

 

[talk2mesun]

anddd this may be obvious, but if you haven't already, mix them with water! and the colors will be much brighter. i bought some mac mixing medium form the pro shop but to be honest im not impressed. it burns the crap outta my eyes! at first i thought i might have gotten some IN my eye, but the second time i made sure i didnt and it still burned my eye terribly. i use water to make the piggies brighter and get more staying power over the shadesticks. good luck

ps...LOVE that song...DONT CHA???

 

[Vicky88]

Pigment tips

I just got my first full-size pigments and haven't really used samples so I was just wonddering if anyone had any tips for using, storing, handling pigments.

Basically ANYTHING you've found that might be helpful to someone who owns pigments.

 

[Jaim]

A lot of people like to fill small sample jars full of pigments in case they happen to spill or drop the jar. It's better to have dropped a tiny jar than the full one!

 

[CrimsonCountess]

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Originally Posted by Jaim A lot of people like to fill small sample jars full of pigments in case they happen to spill or drop the jar. It's better to have dropped a tiny jar than the full one!

I do this with mine. Makes it easier to handle. Another tip is to store the full sized jars in some sort of organizer bottom side up so you can easily see the name. I have mine in a clear container that has dividers. Make sure you screw the lid on tightly before turning over.....or you will not be happy with what happens

 

[kare31]

Keep the little plastic insert inside the jar. I prefer to wipe my brush on the insert rather than dip my brush into the pigment jar. I also prefer to use a stiffer brush like the 242 or 239 to apply since pigments can be a little "dusty" and the stiffer brush cuts down on pigment fallout on my face. HTH and have fun playing with your new pigments!

 

[martygreene]

Have you checked the pigment uses FAQ in the FAQ forum?

 

[Vicky88]

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Originally Posted by martygreene Have you checked the pigment uses FAQ in the FAQ forum?

I haven't. I ALWAYS forget the FAQ is there. Duh.

Thank you all!

 

[lianna]

I think the best brush for applying pigments as a base is the 252 brush, it blends them out beautifully.