Paint Pots: A Review
On a whim my friend and I decided to go to MAC a few days ago. She wanted to get some more information on the Paint Pot and I happily tagged along. Who doesn’t love to discover new products, right? I haven’t been into a MAC store in a while so I’m no longer really familiar with everything they carry.
Both my friend and I have the same issue, we love a great smokey eye but somehow after a few hours, we just look like raccoons….Not very attractive. I’ve been told to apply powder or to apply a base but none of these remedies really work and I’m not dying to apply anything over top of my makeup to set it. I’ve probably said this before, but I don’t love having too much ‘stuff’ on my face as it always feels too heavy.
Well you can imagine my skepticism when the makeup artist showed us the Paint Pot. According to her, you can either use it on its own or blend in another colour. After the Paint Pot sets, your makeup won’t bleed! She created a lovely smokey eye on my friend and promised it would look like that until she took it off. Sold! We both purchased Painterly, a very neutral base (once on it’s almost exactly the same colour as my skin). Since we are the proud owners of Urban Decay’s Naked 2 palette, we decided that we could layer those colours over top. The only tip she gave us was to blend fast as the product sets quickly. Also make sure to close the lid tightly so it doesn’t dry up.
This was the spontaneous text I got this morning. I decided to take it all one step further and applied Painterly to my lids right before going to the gym. I know, I know it’s horrible for my skin but anything to test a product! After a very intense run on the treadmill, with lots of sweating involved, I was amazed to discover that my eye makeup looked great. I had applied a little bit of pale gold pigment over top and it didn’t budge.
So I can safely say that if you are like me and you get those lovely raccoon eyes toward the end of an evening, try out the Paint Pot! Has anyone tried it? I’m really curious to know what you think.
(I have to take a second to thank my friend who let me take her pic in the mall with my phone, under bad lighting. She’s a great sport!)
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stylecrumb March 1, 2013 at 11:25 pm
Oh excellent. I’ve heard many great things about these paint pots but since I don’t wear eyeshadow everyday, I’m afraid they pot would dry up too quickly haha.xx Karen
caroline1t March 1, 2013 at 11:32 pm
Oh that’s the one thing that I’m afraid of too, but apparently as long as you tighten the lid it’s fine.
moonstone34 March 1, 2013 at 11:46 pm
I was skeptical too when I bought a paint pot but I was proven wrong. Their great, especially during our humid summers over here. I bought one that was close to my skin tone…In the summer I wear it alone and the rest of the time I use it as a base and layer on another colour. I think you are really going to enjoy the paint pots.
xo,
Jackie
Kim Ross March 2, 2013 at 12:15 am
Interesting! Never heard a paint pot before.
Melissa & Megan @goldonblack March 2, 2013 at 1:58 am
Must try this ASAP!
Lara Takahashi (@rocketraptor) March 2, 2013 at 2:25 am
Looks great on you! I can’t pull off dark eye make up at all… or perhaps on the evening use only…
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Anna March 2, 2013 at 3:22 am
I love Mac and this look really nice on you x
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stylehuntingclub March 2, 2013 at 2:51 am
Lovin it sick
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Petite Adventures (@PetiteAdventure) March 2, 2013 at 5:52 am
Great colour! I’ll definitely have to check these out.
Have a great weekend!
Kate xo petite-adventures.blogspot.ca
nini March 2, 2013 at 6:05 am
wow thanks for sharing it doll! im gonna definitely buy to try it out! that’s great news at least finally the smokey make up wont fade or as you said drain on the face!!!
have a great weekend doll!
xx
nini
caroline1t March 2, 2013 at 11:44 am
That’s what I’m thinking, no complaints here!
miss Margaret Cruzemark March 2, 2013 at 8:02 am
Enough read. I will go and buy this thing….
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caroline1t March 2, 2013 at 11:43 am
Ha! You’re funny. Let me know how it goes if you do.
Winston & Willow (@winstonAwillow) March 2, 2013 at 8:35 am
This product looks great. I hate it when your eyeshadow ends up on your cheeks by the end of the night! Definitely need to try this.
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caroline1t March 2, 2013 at 11:42 am
So far so good! Let me know how it goes if you try it.
Closet Strategy March 2, 2013 at 8:57 am
I’ve never tried the MAC product, but Urban Decay has a similar primer that is also a winner. I prefer the packaging of the paint pot, though – may have to give that a try!
caroline1t March 2, 2013 at 11:42 am
I just like it because you can use it as an eyeshadow so it’s more than a base.
Jezz Dallas March 2, 2013 at 8:59 am
Love Paint Pots…but there are similar products as well….
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growpraystudyblog March 2, 2013 at 12:56 pm
that is soo pretty! I haven’t been to MAC in ages, and only really go to get eyelashes applied!
I will have to check out these paint pots!
xx
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anjelais March 2, 2013 at 3:41 pm
Great review! Now I want to run out to MAC and pick up a few paint pots!
lenusik March 2, 2013 at 3:48 pm
Interesting and useful post, my friend also uses make-up foundation, and she really likes is probably also worth a try.
Hope Howland (@HHDesigns) March 2, 2013 at 4:00 pm
Oooh this is great info… I might need to try that!
Hope
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Teresa March 2, 2013 at 4:26 pm
Great review! I have also been skeptical, but will definitely consider trying the products now!! Thanks sweetie!
XoXo
Teresa
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caroline1t March 2, 2013 at 9:50 pm
So far it has been amazing!
kerker March 2, 2013 at 4:45 pm
I have painterly too! I use it as a primer and my eyeshadows never creases! I also use it with my naked 2 palette too! Twinsies!!
caroline1t March 2, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Ha! YAY!!!!! So Awesome.
Emma-Louise March 2, 2013 at 5:03 pm
Complete MAC addict here who is now off to try this product out, i’m sold on anything which will eliminate the panda/raccoon eye.
caroline1t March 2, 2013 at 9:49 pm
It’s been great! Let me know what you think.
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Lin March 2, 2013 at 11:38 pm
i’ve used painterly for years now, and i’ve had the same experience as you, it doesn’t budge! just in love with it…
caroline1t March 4, 2013 at 8:34 pm
Oh I’m so glad to hear that!
Mathilde March 3, 2013 at 3:40 am
need this! amazing! i’m a MAC lover.
xoxo
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Aikaterini Pegka March 3, 2013 at 10:55 am
Painterly is the only Paint Pot I have from MAC, and I absolutely love it! I bought it when I bought the Naked2 Palette from Urban Decay (my latest blog post) and it is the bomb
I also use it by itself,just with a bit of dark brown eye liner! I am planning on getting another colour of them soon…maybe Rubenesque or Indianwood….?
caroline1t March 4, 2013 at 8:32 pm
I know! That’s why I laughed when I saw your Naked 2 post…you literally beat me to it by a few days! I really like the Rubenesque one….
N@NY March 3, 2013 at 10:58 am
Great eye shadows baby , love this brand so much ,
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CaterinaDrak March 3, 2013 at 12:36 pm
I love Mac. Every product! this one is miraculous!
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Athena Ben March 3, 2013 at 1:34 pm
I am also looking for a shadow that lasts a long time without ‘cracking’ so I think I’ll have to try that!
I’ve been obsessed lately with MAC’s matte lipsticks so my next visit will have some extra pots!!
xx, A!
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caroline1t March 4, 2013 at 8:40 pm
The bonus with MAC is that you can return the finished containers and then you get free product!
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kim March 3, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Totally adore Mac and have been thinking about trying this! Great post – especially about trying it at the gym, lol!
caroline1t March 4, 2013 at 8:30 pm
Ha! I thought I should really put it to the test.
Ashley Brooke March 3, 2013 at 10:32 pm
I love Paint Pots! If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative, try the Maybelline 24 hour creme shadows! They’re incredible and really similar! New follower
caroline1t March 4, 2013 at 8:29 pm
Oh great tip thanks!
Jennie AKA Hooting Miss Owl March 4, 2013 at 6:45 am
I will definitely have to try these paint pots out! Mac are just amazing!
Big love!
Jennie x
Larissa March 4, 2013 at 2:21 pm
Nice blog dear.
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caroline1t March 4, 2013 at 8:22 pm
Thank you!
marthadavenport March 4, 2013 at 6:09 pm
these are my favorite primers to use, especially on bridal makeup! glad you found a great long lasting product for the “racoon eyes”, theyre so easy to get!
thanks for sharing.
caroline1t March 4, 2013 at 8:21 pm
Oh that’s so cool! Well if it works for bride’s then I’m in for sure!
Flavia Flanders March 4, 2013 at 6:39 pm
I love paint pot, but haven’t tried out MAC yet.
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caroline1t March 4, 2013 at 8:17 pm
I think there are many similar ones out there but the MAC ones are great!
Sara Filipa March 4, 2013 at 9:21 pm
Need this! As i use eyeshadow everyday i need one that lasts a long time and MAC paint pots seems perfect for me or maybelline creme shadows 24 hr. I don´t know yet which one i should choose! I love your reviews <3
xx
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caroline1t March 4, 2013 at 9:32 pm
Oh go to MAC and get them to apply it in the morning and then see how you like it at the end of the day!
amy March 5, 2013 at 6:52 am
I love MAC, Ill have to give this a try! Thanks!
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roxy March 5, 2013 at 12:18 pm
I’ve been wanting to pick one up for the longest time! should really give it a go now! xoxo
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