The Paint Pots were my first taste of cream eyeshadows in any form, and Painterly was the shade that facilitated my initiation.
Some of the shades are more shimmery than others, but there are four shades that mimic natural skin tones relatively well. MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pots in (L-R) Vintage Selection, Painterly, Layin Low. You can use it with your finger, but I opt to use a brush for fuller coverage.īecause it's meant to be a shadow, it comes in a range of nine shades, from nude to deep purple.
The formula for this product is lightweight, long-lasting, gives medium to full coverage, and has a natural matte finish. You could even mix it with a moisturizer and create your own BB cream or foundation. It smooths over anything, stays put all day, and layers well under and above other products. I’ve seen so many beauty gurus on YouTube use MAC’s Pro Longwear Concealer (21) for covering up blemishes or for contouring. The product is initially sturdy, but becomes creamy as soon as you rub it into your skin. I bought one for myself immediately and was so impressed by the product (and the fact that it matched my skin tone so perfectly) that I soon started using it under my eyes, in the outer creases of my nostrils, and over blemishes. She had been using the Painterly shade as a primer, but it also serves as a standalone eye shadow. When I asked what she was applying, she revealed the Paint Pot. This multi-functional makeup product extends the longevity of the eye makeup, concealing the appearance of veins and other skin discolorations. Whatever the makeup artist was using on my lids was a miracle everything was staying put until the evening. It is almost impossible to find a professional makeup artist or common makeup lovers, who have never heard of infamous MAC's Pro Paint pots - a long-lasting cream product that can be worn on the eyelids on its own or used as an eyeshadow base for loose and pressed eyeshadows. I had been doing taped segments for POPSUGAR three times a week, and eye makeup was a must. I got so used to this that I had just stopped wearing eye shadow entirely - then I found the MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot (£16). While I have normal-to-combination skin, my eyelids would consistently get oily, causing any eye shadow (no matter how pricey) to cake up in the crease of my lids. Not too long ago, a makeup artist introduced me to a product that would change my daily routine forever. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.
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