Pigment tips - Uses, Brushes and Application Techniques

[Sabrunka]

Pigment application

Are pigments pretty much like eyeshadow, and stay on your eyes with just applying it? Or do you have to have a sticky substance underneath so that it would stick? I will be putting a base, bare canvas paint, and yah. I was wondering if that would be enough

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[mjalomo]

I've applied them alone for a sheer look, over paints for a brighter look, over shadow, over shadesticks, wet for an intense look, with fix plus, and mixing medium. They always stay on pretty well, but the results look slightly different with each one. I suggest you have some fun and try them several ways. Enjoy!

 

[Hauddi77]

This is gross, but I'm gonna tell ya anyways, the best adhesive i've found is....ya ready for this???? My own spit, yes I know. Works wonderfully! Only when I'm doing my own makeup of course.

 

[Sabrunka]

Lol oh I'm not grossed out haha! Thanks guys

. Also another question, are quads included in the back-to-mac dealio? Because I just depotted 5 eyeshadows and one quad, so making 6 things I could bring for a lip stick

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[Anatevka]

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Originally Posted by Hauddi77 This is gross, but I'm gonna tell ya anyways, the best adhesive i've found is....ya ready for this???? My own spit, yes I know. Works wonderfully! Only when I'm doing my own makeup of course.

likewise! i ALWAYS do this and i'm afraid of people finding out cause they'll think i'm nasty. haha.


i have to remind myself NOT to do it when i'm putting makeup on other people.

 

[sigwing]

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Originally Posted by Anatevka likewise! i ALWAYS do this and i'm afraid of people finding out cause they'll think i'm nasty. haha. i have to remind myself NOT to do it when i'm putting makeup on other people.

True confessions....I've ALWAYS done this, mainly with using e/s for liners and also with pigments, whenever I just need a sponge-tip pointy applicator dampened just the right amount without being "wet," and just touching my tongue to the thing just happens to always be the right amount. And obviously, I always just do my own makeup, I'm only here because I've been an aficionado for so many years.

 

[bellaetoile]

pigments have always stuck to my bare skin allright, but definately better when used with a base. i prefer using urban decay primer potion, and then either a shadestick or a paint in a coordinating color. occasionally i'll use mixing mediu, though i don't find it necessary, and i'm usually too lazy to deal with it, lol. i find that using adequate primers works just as well, makes the colors pop like crazy, and makes the pigments last without creasing. sometimes i'll even have problems getting them OFF at night.

 

[a914butterfly]

you can apply it on top of a base or the best is to spray some fix + spray on your brush and then dip into the piment and apply. also mixing medium base it good too but i prefer the fix + spray

 

[liquidsirenhoney]

i like ccb's and paints, and sometimes i will just use mixing medium...i guess it just depends on the color i'm working with that determines the base i will use.

 

[geeko]

i usually use Luna ccb as a base for my pigments to stay on and nt drop all over my face

 

[wildesigns]

I have to use a base and will use either Lumene e/s base, Stilife Paint or WnW Mega Eyes in Champagne Toast.

 

[kimmy]

i always use a shadestick under pigments, and they stay on all day! and they're even better than e/s, i think because at the end of the day e/s is so difficult to scrub off when it's used over a base, but the pigments even with a base will wash off easily

 

[Ella_]

When I want them to be super vibrant I use a little visine. Works brilliantly.

 

[Beauty Mark]

I apply them wet. They don't adhere properly otherwise.

 

[SkylarV217]

Pigment tips

Just got in a ton of pigments and now i need tips on how to use them most effectively . I got a base and the liquid that is supposed to "set" them

 

[MACATTAK]

Re: Pigment tips

Just put on your base & let it dry/set for a minute or so. Then what I do is get my brush, dip it in my mixing medium (if it's too wet, wipe a little on a tissue) then I dip my brush into the pigment lid. You only need a small amount, so get very little & build up if necessary!

Have fun! There are so many uses (depending on color of course), blush, mix in lip gloss, mix in nail polish, mix together for your own shade etc!

 

[pennybeau]

Re: Pigment tips

I also love mixing in light/coppery pigments in my foundation, just for a tan or luminous glow. :]

 

[MAC_Diva]

Re: Pigment tips

Can you buy mixing medium at a counter? If this has been answered, so sorry!

 

[erine1881]

Re: Pigment tips

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Originally Posted by MAC_Diva Can you buy mixing medium at a counter? If this has been answered, so sorry!

no. its a pro only item. you can call a pro store nearest you and have them ship it, or you can call 1-800-387-6707 and order it. check out macpro.com to see the different types of mixing mediums they carry. you won't be able to order from that site if you aren't a pro member, but you can get all those products thru the #800.

 

[purrtykitty]

Re: Pigment tips

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Originally Posted by erine1881 no. its a pro only item. you can call a pro store nearest you and have them ship it, or you can call 1-800-387-6707 and order it. check out macpro.com to see the different types of mixing mediums they carry. you won't be able to order from that site if you aren't a pro member, but you can get all those products thru the #800.

I thought that the Water-Based MM was on the reg. MAC site for a while...I ordered mine through there.