silverbelle282
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ive been loving using a pp on my lid, and putting a powder shadow in my crease- indianwood plus some trax/star nova is my current easy look
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i like to put on rubenesque all over my lid and add some black eyeliner on for an easy sunday look. you know for when i just want pop out for the afternoon for th cinema or a quick shop and can't be bothered to do a full face. i also quite like delft on it's own too but takes alot of blending
SJazzy
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Saw on youtube that a lot of them like to use MAC 242 and 252 for paint pot. I think 242 is just the right size for the eyes.
Originally Posted by Wednesday100
What's the best brush to use to apply paint pots - especially if you are just planning to use them on their own? I've just been using my finger so far, but its a bit hit and miss! |
Saw on youtube that a lot of them like to use MAC 242 and 252 for paint pot. I think 242 is just the right size for the eyes.
Pimpinett
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I use Painterly as a wash with Bare Canvas as browbone highlighter a lot. Painterly is very creamy and slightly darker than my eyelids, Bare Canvas is lighter and has a little shimmer to it, so combined they create a simple, nude eye with a bit of dimension. Not exciting, but easy and pretty with liquid liner for work and everyday stuff.
MAChostage
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Unfortunately, I believe this is what many folks think about (tube) Paints, too.
| Originally Posted by SJazzy
I always thought that they were just a base for eyeshadows.  |
Unfortunately, I believe this is what many folks think about (tube) Paints, too.
HeavenLeiBlu
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Paints, Paint Pots, eye safe Cream Color Bases, pigments mixed with mixing medium... I'm sure I'm leaving something out but that's what I'm thinking of off the top of my head. HTH.
| Originally Posted by novella
What mac product can I use as a base? |
Paints, Paint Pots, eye safe Cream Color Bases, pigments mixed with mixing medium... I'm sure I'm leaving something out but that's what I'm thinking of off the top of my head. HTH.
erine1881
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i use my 239 for the lid and 217 for the crease. they are the same ones i use for powder shadow as well.
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it is dark and vibrant, but sheer. if you apply it, you don't get consistant coverage across the board. you get sheer spots and thicker spots. its definately a smokey-eye color. you could always try using it as a liner.
that's one way to make it more wearable if you're scared of the intensity.
| Originally Posted by Wednesday100
What's the best brush to use to apply paint pots - especially if you are just planning to use them on their own? I've just been using my finger so far, but its a bit hit and miss! |
i use my 239 for the lid and 217 for the crease. they are the same ones i use for powder shadow as well.
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| Originally Posted by Dianora
Erine, do you really find delft to be sheer? It's the PP I reach for the least often because it's so dark and vibrant and therefore not something I'd wear to work. I'd love it if I could find a way to make it more wearable. |
it is dark and vibrant, but sheer. if you apply it, you don't get consistant coverage across the board. you get sheer spots and thicker spots. its definately a smokey-eye color. you could always try using it as a liner.
Dianora
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Ahhh, I've noticed that not-consistant quality you're talking about. I think that's one reason I have issues wearing it, I have to pack so much on to make it even that it ends up super dark. It's not so much me who's afraid of the intensity as it is my coworkers - I'm already the odd one out with some of my less intense eyeshadow colors! Using it as a liner is a great idea, thanks.
| Originally Posted by erine1881
it is dark and vibrant, but sheer. if you apply it, you don't get consistant coverage across the board. you get sheer spots and thicker spots. its definately a smokey-eye color. you could always try using it as a liner.
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Ahhh, I've noticed that not-consistant quality you're talking about. I think that's one reason I have issues wearing it, I have to pack so much on to make it even that it ends up super dark. It's not so much me who's afraid of the intensity as it is my coworkers - I'm already the odd one out with some of my less intense eyeshadow colors! Using it as a liner is a great idea, thanks.
breathless
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if i feel the urge to toss on makeup, but have no time for eyes, i put bare study p/p all over. and run out the door! =]
eye_pr0mise
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i use it alone all the time.
my faves are rubenesque, perky, and indianwood
my faves are rubenesque, perky, and indianwood
HeavenLeiBlu
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I use Constructivist alone... it gives some extra oomph to my lids when I want that "I'm not wearing any makeup" look. I'm NW 45ish
miss_bailey
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I find most of them too sheer to wear on there own except Blackground and Indianwood...people rave about rubenesque but Indianwood is a thousand times better.
Also one of my favourite easy looks is delft with club on the top, it changes the look of club so much and is an awesome twist on a smokey eye.
Also one of my favourite easy looks is delft with club on the top, it changes the look of club so much and is an awesome twist on a smokey eye.
ch33tah
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For my every day look I only use Rubenesque paint pot on my lids. The colour is sheer, yet gives a hint of the lovely light peachy golden colour that gives the look of wearing just the right amount of colour on my lids for my job with out over doing it. The only thing I do for my eyes, other than mascara, is put a bit of Vanilla Pigment on my browbone. Such a simple pretty look. Low maintence, yet put together.
However, when I do wear eye shadows, I do always apply Rubenesque as a base. It holds the colours to my lids and does not crease. Lasts forever.
I either use the soft pad of my ring finger (applies the least amount of pressure out of all the other fingers) or I use a small brush, i forget which one... smaller, and kinda flat. Whatever, when I'm in a rush, I don't bust out all my brushes.
However, when I do wear eye shadows, I do always apply Rubenesque as a base. It holds the colours to my lids and does not crease. Lasts forever.
I either use the soft pad of my ring finger (applies the least amount of pressure out of all the other fingers) or I use a small brush, i forget which one... smaller, and kinda flat. Whatever, when I'm in a rush, I don't bust out all my brushes.
YvetteJeannine
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I think the best MAC brush to use with Paints, Paint Pots, and CCB's is hands down the 142..it's got dense, stiff bristles really good for picking up product and distributing it on the eye. Another one that also works well is the 128...it's a little fluffier, but it's small and dense enough. I use it too, somethimes.
I LOVE Indianwood by itself...I love it for a nice, neutral look with some extra 'punch' added to it.
I also like Rubenesque by itself, and in fact wore it yesterday w/ a some BadGal black liner. It looked really purty!
Blackground is also good for a smokey look...
| Originally Posted by Wednesday100
What's the best brush to use to apply paint pots - especially if you are just planning to use them on their own? I've just been using my finger so far, but its a bit hit and miss! |
I think the best MAC brush to use with Paints, Paint Pots, and CCB's is hands down the 142..it's got dense, stiff bristles really good for picking up product and distributing it on the eye. Another one that also works well is the 128...it's a little fluffier, but it's small and dense enough. I use it too, somethimes.
I LOVE Indianwood by itself...I love it for a nice, neutral look with some extra 'punch' added to it.
I also like Rubenesque by itself, and in fact wore it yesterday w/ a some BadGal black liner. It looked really purty!
Blackground is also good for a smokey look...
