The beginning of my relationship with MAC Groundwork Paint Pot ($16.50) was white hot and heavy. Oh, that creamy taupe and gorgeous matte finish Oh, that creamy taupe and gorgeous matte finish I must have worn it every day for weeks! MAC Paint Pot, PainterlyA highly pigmented eye colour that goes on creamy but dries to an intense, vibrant finish. Long-wearing, colourfast. Creates seamless coverage without weight or caking. Blends smoothly over the lids. Cream-based, can be mixed with MAC shadows and liners. MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot Eyeshadow is a highly pigmented, long-wearing eye shadow that goes on creamy and dries to an intense, vibrant finish. The innovative second skin-like formula blends smoothly over lids and creates seamless, buildable coverage without looking heavy or cakey. Amazon.com: MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot Stormy Pink: Eye Glosses: Beauty. MAC Paint Pot Bare Study Nib 4.4 out of 5 stars 57. Only 5 left in stock - order soon. MAC Paint Pot Soft Ochre 4.5 out of 5 stars 111. RMS Beauty Eye Polish, Myth, 4.25g/0.15oz.
Cream eye shadows are great to use as a base for intensifying any powder shadow and to prevent your eyelids from creasing. Two products that are constantly compared to one another are the Maybelline Color Tattoos and MAC Paint Pots.
Comparison:
MAC Paint Pots are pretty expensive at twenty dollars a piece, which can add up quickly considering just how many paint pots they have. On the bright side, they last a long time and they are really worth every cent in my opinion. The formulation is very creamy, blendable, and pigmented, and the pots do not dry out, which is a definite plus. I have been using my Painterly Paint Pot for about a year now and I have barely dented it nor has it dried out. I find that my eyeshadow really does not crease over these paint pots, and it makes my eye makeup last a lot longer.
Maybelline Color Tattoos are around five to six dollars and they are advertised to last 24 hours, but that isn’t the case. Although I like the Color Tattoos, they do fade, and their color selection is a lot smaller than MAC’s. At the end of the night when I am taking off my makeup I have noticed that the color is very splotchy and jaded, which does not happen when I am using a MAC Paint Pot. On top of that they do not prevent my eye shadows from creasing like the MAC ones do. Compared to the MAC Paint Pots the Color Tattoos are not as creamy or blendable. In fact, the formulation is much drier. However, they are really pigmented. You do get less product in the jar as the MAC Paint Pots are 5 grams, while the Color Tattoos are 4 grams, but the Maybelline Color Tattoos are significantly cheaper; you win some you lose some.
Swatches:
Verdict:
If you are okay with spending a bit more money to get a better product then I would suggest you choose the MAC Paint Pots. However, if you are not one who loves makeup as much as I do, and you do not want to spend that much money on a single cream eye shadow, then the Maybelline Color Tattoos are perfect for you!
Which cream eye shadow do you prefer? I know there are tons of different brands out there now that make cream shadows!
MAC Painterly Pro Longwear Paint Pot Review and Swatches
By Contributor: Ranita
Natural Beauty is the best kind of beauty. The essence of natural make up is to make you look like yourself, only more polished. A must have product for this effect is the MAC Pro-Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly which I will review and swatch today. The MAC Paint pots are thick cream eye shadows that are packages in cute glass pots with black plastic screw-on caps. The packaging has weight and feels like it is good quality. I have actually dropped some of my paint pots from quite a height (#typical klutzy Ranita!!). While the glass pot has a small crack, the product is intact and the pot is still going strong!
Painterly has a very thick formulation. It has a blushing Nude colour – pale brown, almost beige, with a tinge of pink. It has a very matte finish – not even a hint of shine. It feels creamy when rubbed onto the skin, not grainy or chalky at all, and it spreads evenly. But while being applied, it very quickly dries and sticks in place. Once it is set, nothing can make it budge.
I love the colour of this paint pot. The colour complements almost every skin tone beautifully. It just seems very natural and polished. My favourite way to wear this product as an eye-shadow is with a satin finish brown or taupe in the crease.There is no creasing or caking at all.
This product works brilliantly as an eye-shadow base. Any colour applied with painterly as a base appears much brighter and stays much longer. If it is smudged close to the upper and lower lash line, it works as a great base for kohls and eyeliners. Kajals that normally would smudge like crazy on me, manage to stay defined and dark on me all day.
The best way to work with this paint pot is to use your finger. Swirl your finger a couple of times in the pot and pat it onto your eye-lid. Also great is a brush with synthetic hair. I recommend the MAC 242. Very little of this product is enough to apply a pigmented layer over both eye lids, so one pot will last a really long time. If you are uncomfortable with the idea of dipping your finger into the paint pot, you could scape out a thin layer using a small spoon or thin blade.
One thing to note is that this is a very dry sort of formula. Once on the skin, it has to be blended in immediately and one needs to be very quick while working with this product. It is excellent for oily eyelids, because on application it becomes very matte and dry. But if you are like me and have super dry eyelids; this product can only be applied on top of some eye cream or moisturizer. Otherwise it is extremely difficult to use. Also if using a brush, a lot of the product clings to the brush and it has to be cleaned thoroughly after each use.
Swatch of Painterly in natural light
Mac Pro Paint Pot
How Painterly looks on my eyes
PROS of MAC Painterly Paint Pot:
- Lovely colour. Works well with most skin tones.
- Intense pigmentation. Little bit of the product goes a long way.
- Great eye-shadow base. Slippery kajal stay put. Eye shadow colours appear brighter.
- Brilliant for people with oily eyelids. Gives a very matte finish.
- Extremely long lasting. Will only come off when makeup remover is used.
CONS of MAC Painterly Paint Pot:
Mac Paint Pot Primer
- Very very dry formula. If you have dry lids – using this will not be easy.
- Dries and sets in place very quickly. Very little time to work with the product.
- A little difficult to use: dipping in the ring finger is not very hygienic and no scoop or scrapper has been provided. If a brush is used, a lot of product is left over on it.
Price: Rs. 1450
VNA Rating: 4/5
Dupe: Maybelline Color Tattoo Nude Pink
Mac Eye Primer Pot
Conclusion: MAC Painterly Paint Pot is pale beige toned eyeshadow which works as a great eye primer. Any makeup applied on it including kohls don’t budge all day. It has a matte finish and dries very quickly so you need to be quick in blending. For what it does, its totally worth it.
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