![]() ![]() ![]() Both the Paint Pots and the Color Tattoos, considering their long-wear formulas, are great at locking down powder shadows, helping eye looks last all day. Layin’ Low turned out to be HG status because – dare I say it – they are “my eyelids but better”! With this reasoning, I’d gotten into the habit of using potted cream eyeshadows as eyeshadow bases rather than as stand-alone products. ![]() I didn’t know much about shade matching at the time and felt like Painterly was too pink on me, so I went back and got Layin’ Low and Vintage Selection. The Paint Pots were my first taste of cream eyeshadows in any form, and Painterly was the shade that facilitated my initiation. MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pots in (L-R) Vintage Selection, Painterly, Layin' Low. Three of these are by MAC and the rest are by Maybelline. Highly recommended, and muchas gracias, MAC.Here’s a round-up of all the potted cream eyeshadows I own. I bought it at full price, and I feel this is very well-priced for what it can do and the amount it offers. If you ever spot this on sale, just pick it up (though be mindful of the shade). Given that, its retail price of A$39 seems reasonable. I’ve been using it practically every day for the past few months and have only made a dent in the surface of it. One pot will last you a long time since you only need a little bit of the product each time. Of course, go ahead with a lipstick/liptint of your choice. (I often pair it with MAC Marrakesh, which is as of writing this my favourite lipstick.) Saves time and gives fabulous results.Ī MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot is a nifty little multitasker to have in your makeup arsenal. With just a little bit of concealer, a Pro Longwear Paint pot, an eyebrow brush, and eyeliner, you can create a quick and very chic everyday no-makeup look. The pot is sturdy, and even though it’s made of glass, it’s small and travel-friendly.Īlso, these pots are perfect for a no-makeup makeup look.As the name suggests, the product is indeed long-lasting.I have tested this in Brisbane’s high-humidity summer, so I know what I’m talking about. The product is sweat, oil, and humidity-resistant.The product applies smoothly, there’s no tugging whatsoever. It provides good even coverage, whilst also keeping the eye area hydrated.After the application of this product in the shade Layin’ Low (which is practically the colour of my skin), my eye area looks clean and even-toned, since the product picks up oiliness on the lids and also conceals under-eye darkness.And voila! I have the smoothest base ever! I could go on and apply further eye shadow or I could just leave it there and go for eyeliner next. I do it with my middle finger (I’m right-handed) as I feel it gives me better control. apply a little bit of the product to the eye area with your finger or brush, whatever you prefer. Here’s my suggestion.Īfter you’ve prepped your face and primed your eyes. In the shade layin’ Low, very close to my skin toneįor those who have never come across this charming little guy, how you use it depends on what you want it to do. I use this as a concealer for the eye area, an eyeshadow base, as well as an eyeshadow in itself. In my experience, the closer the shade is to your skin, the more versatile the pot will prove to be for you. It would help if you picked a shade knowing what you want to use the product for. These pots come in a variety of colours, ranging from softest of nudes to peachy pink and dark chocolate brown. (For reference, I’m an NC25 in MAC.) Luckily I was proven right, but I would suggest you trial the shades in-store first. I have the Pro Longwear Paint Pot in the shade Layin’ Low, which I ordered online on a guess that it would be an exact match for my Indian skin tone. Even those, or especially those, who aren’t too keen on makeup. Quick verdict: The MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot is a high-performing versatile product that everybody should have in their makeup kit. ![]()
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