What pigments should i buy?

[glam8babe]

Ive been more of an eyeshadow and lipstick mac addict most of the time and just got into pigments recently.

I currently own both of the holiday 07 pigment sets which have:
- reflects blue
- reflects gold
- forest green
- naval blue
- softwash grey
- sunpepper
- copper sparkle
- lily white
- helium
- dazzleray

and a full sized Mutiny pigment from Naughty Nauticals

The main ones i have my eye on are:
- vanilla (because of the raves!)
- violet
- melon
- golden olive
- teal
- fuschia

but i dont know what else?
when ive been looking at peoples collections ive seen all these lovely pigments but theres just so many colours to choose from i dunno where to start

 

[Hilly]

Ohhh Violet is my HG piggie! I would suggest a nice gold color like Gold Mode (this came out last year- but maybe you can find it at a CCO or on here). A nice gold pigment is so versatile and can go day to night so easily.

 

[ritchieramone]

I would definitely agree with getting Melon - it's one of the most unique MAC shades, in my opinion. Golden Olive is also a beautiful colour, but perhaps not necessary if you already have Springtime Skipper and/or Juxt? Vanilla and Fuchsia are useful colours for me, but I'm not wowed by either of them. That's just me though.

How about Pink Opal? It's really versatile as you can use it as a "colour" itself, as a highlight, as a nice light shade round the tearduct, or it's also great on the cheeks as a highlight or as a nice shimmer for the decolletage area when used with a bit of Fix+ etc etc. Can you tell I like it a lot?

Rose is lovely, though the texture leaves a little bit to be desired. (I think Revved Up is sometimes described as similar, but less chunky?) It looks really good with Melon. I always think of them as being opposites of each other, one being gold/yellow with a hint of pink/pink and the other being dusky pink with a hint of gold. It can look quite subtle and daytime-y or more dramatic if you build it up and use it with darker colours.

My other favourite pigment is Chartreuse. It's so bright and zingy and is fun and summery to wear.

 

[User49]

Golden Olive and Teal are must haves! I really like Fairy Light or Pink Opal because you can use them lightly dusted on cheeks for a bit of sparkle or you can use them under brow bone to highlight. I also really like Rebel Rock Blue from a long time ago! xx

 

[MACATTAK]

I love pigments, so my question would be which ones shouldn't I get (which wouldn't be many

Anyway, all of your choices are good ones. Since they have so much in them, get the colors that you feel you would get the most use out of. You can always buy samples of ones you aren't sure of.

 

[ilovegreen]

Teal & Dark Soul are a must imo but theres another dozen or so new pigments coming up so I'd save the money for anything from those lines as the perm will always be there.........hopefully.

 

[ilorietta]

I recommend bright fuschia (it's a PRO item) instead of fuschia as it's prettier! Also Grape (PRO) is another lovely purple colour!

 

[glam8babe]

thanks everyone

 

[Brittni]

Violet, Teal, and Fuschia are must haves if you like bright colors. I instantly thought of Mutiny for you but I see you have that.

Silver is really fun and Pink Bronze is gorgeous.

 

[KikiB]

If you have a way to get a full size of Helium, DO SO. Helium is one of my favourite pigments to use, because I can truly use it anywhere. Another one to get is Jardin Aires-after I got it, I will not be needing to get Vanilla. It's my summer makeup product, that and some lip gloss. Mutiny is amazing. Another one I use a lot of is Aire-de-Blu. My eye look today is Moon's Reflection on the lid, Beautiful Iris as top and bottom liner, and Aire-de-Blu in the crease. You can use Mutiny, but Aire-de-Blu is softer. As far as perm ones go, I'm wanting to get Golden Lemon. I have Violet and it is a nice one, but I'm in a blue phase right now. Teal is great, a little goes a very long way though.

 

[KTB]

Jardin Aires for sure, especially going in to summer. It's perfect for a natural look but goes well with so many colours.

I used to love Melon and Golden Olive but have actually moved away from them

must use them soon. I'm loving Chartreuse and Golden Lemon since I'm big into brights at the moment

 

[Brittni]

Ohh yes, Helium is amazing! I bought a full size jar off someone on here and I loooveee it!

 

[Patricia]

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Originally Posted by ritchieramone Golden Olive is also a beautiful colour, but perhaps not necessary if you already have Springtime Skipper and/or Juxt? My other favourite pigment is Chartreuse. It's so bright and zingy and is fun and summery to wear.

i have to disagree about golden olive, it looks nothing like SS or juxt, becky you need golden olive

i also think you need chartreuse cos you like brights, and it's a different shade of green

also, like Hilly said, you definitely need gold mode, it's the perfect shade of gold, not yellow or orange or bronze, just GOLD, i got a sample recently and i LOVE it SO much!!!

i completely agree with your wishlist but i also would add pink bronze, you will love it and it will make your blue eyes pop!!!

 

[elegant-one]

I just got my very first pigment Tan. It is a very beautiful peachy, pinky, light coppery color

 

[ritchieramone]

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Originally Posted by Patricia i have to disagree about golden olive, it looks nothing like SS or juxt

Fair enough - they're very similar on me but obviously not on everyone!

I would agree with the recommendations for Jardin Aires too - it's very pretty and goes with so many other colours.

 

[madame_morbid]

Vanilla...I'm not a pigment lover, but i can honestly say I use Vanilla every single day in some way.

 

[geeko]

hmm if u can get ur hands on quietly, it's a very nice light shade of silverish purple pigment

 

[riacarolina]

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Originally Posted by glam8babe The main ones i have my eye on are: - vanilla (because of the raves!) - violet - melon - golden olive - teal - fuschia

lol I own all of those. I love em all, but the one that surprised me most was vanilla! i held off on getting it cause it seemed like just another white frosty pigment, but soooo not!!! its got this GORGEOUS goldy, shimmery look... *love*

Teal and golden olive are awesome, I love to use them together, with golden olive on the inner corner, teal on the outer edge, and a darker blue (deep truth) in the crease. it gives this awesome, mermaid-y look, i did it on a model for a hair show in march and she LOVED it

melon and fuschia are also good pigments, although fuschia doesn't come out as bright as it looks in the jar

you've got a great list there, and i'm sure you'd be happy with any of those pigments!!

 

[beauty_marked]

all the ones you mentioned are amazing. especially vanilla o-m-g

my personal faves are
gold mode
dark soul
accent red
jardin aires
rose
tan
off the radar

 

[user79]

Bright Fuchsia
Rebel Rock Blue
Blue Brown
Rose Gold
Gold Mode

I'd get samples though, pigments last seemingly forever, and with samples you can try out so many different colours.