MAC • Paint Pot in Painterly • Eye Shadow
(860 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 4.3 |
| Would buy this product again. | 81% |
| Package Quality | 4.3 |
| Price | 3.5 |
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*TOP REVIEWER* hedgehog2484 on 8/30/2008 10:55:00 PM more reviews by hedgehog2484
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue
Painterly has quickly become a staple item for me. I do not have oily lids and have only had creasing problems with certain shadows. I wanted a base to solve the creasing problems I did have, to make shadows easier to blend, and to give an even color. This product does all of this. My eye makeup lasts all day for me (16 hours plus) with no creasing and minimal fading.
I am very fair and cooler toned (I am guessing around NW15 in the summer). This color is a very close match and gives a my-lids-but-better look. I sometimes put this in the whole eye area to even out the appearance, but I think it is maybe the teeniest bit too dark for the brow-bone area. I sometimes use a synthetic brush to apply to my lids, but I normally just use my fingers.
I chose Painterly over Bare Canvas and Bare Study because I did not want shimmer and I think Painterly is more versatile.
I find this well worth the money because it suits my coloring and needs perfectly and because I know I will use this up (although I only need a little bit at a time.)
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*TOP REVIEWER* laurenmt on 8/28/2008 8:28:00 PM more reviews by laurenmt
Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Ok, I really like the staying power of this, as I used it primarily for an eyeshadow primer. But as a tan/medium colored girl (Ref: MAC NW 40, Chanel 7.0, MUFE F&B #6), this stuff makes me look even darker (which is something I don't prefer..)
So I will give it the packaging and staying power lippies it deserves, and it is even priced really well..as for the color..I wish there was something that was more of my skin color...will not repurchase.
***UPDATE: I really love this as a primer, I lightened up a bit and it is a great base for eye make up.
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CStan on 8/25/2008 3:51:00 PM more reviews by CStan
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
Had to finally write my first review because I love this product so much. I've used other eyeshadow bases (Clinique, Too Faced, etc.) and this is by far my favorite. Doesn't dry my lids, and in this (non) color doesn't change the color of my lids - does a perfect job creating a base and keeping my eyeshadow on all day. A must for a big day or darker look. Will definitely re-purchase!
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*TOP REVIEWER* FastKitty99 on 8/22/2008 1:05:00 AM more reviews by FastKitty99
Age: 36-43 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I adore this product. It matches my skin tone perfectly and is the perfect base/concealer for all my eyeshadows. I put UDPP or Too Faced over this and my eyeshadows last all day. On low-maintenance days, I wear only Painterly and it covers all my eyelid flaws. I also own Perky and Groundwork. Painterly is the only one of the 3 that I can spread with my finger, it is creamier than the other 2. I consider Painterly to be more of a base or concealer, not really a shadow since it matches my skin tone, doesn't provide any color. I love it and use almost every day...I don't find this drying at all for my eyelids.
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kookykabooky on 8/21/2008 12:45:00 AM more reviews by kookykabooky
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Wow, I am so happy I finally bought this! My eyelids are very discolored(reddish purple) from allergies, thin skin, aging, heredity, etc. Lucky me! Every shadow I use never looks good because the shadow color is overpowered by my 'colorful' lids. Anyway, this product covers all that mess up like nobody's business and it is not greasy like some eyeshadow primers are (Laura Geller for example.) I also appreciate that the color is very neutral, so cool and warm toned gals can use this. I never liked the yellowish tone that some other lines claim looks natural (Laura Geller, BE, Benefit, to name a few I've tried). When I applied it, I noticed how dry it was and a little difficult to get out of the pot using my finger, but in the end, that dryness is what makes it last so long. It does not crease, and I actually used it all around my entire eye area (after applying Fast Response eye cream). Painterly works for me as an undereye concealer as well. I wanted to see how long this stuff would last - put it on yesterday, applied pencil liner over it, and didn't wash it off last night, and it's still on (the liner too)!! HG! Thank you MAC!
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*TOP REVIEWER* MissBrittanyM on 8/16/2008 5:24:00 PM more reviews by MissBrittanyM
Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Blue
This Paint Pot is the most perfect color for me (NW15). I can use it as a nude shadow, as a shadow base, or even as a concealer if I wanted. It literally matches my skin that well! Although I hated spending $16.50 plus tax, this product is probably worth it. I have worn it every day since I bought it Wednesday evening, and it wears without fading or creasing all day long. The texture is creamy but light, and I like to apply it with my finger or a small flat brush. I would definitely repurchase, and am looking into different shades of Paint Pots.
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angelbaby111 on 8/15/2008 6:16:00 AM more reviews by angelbaby111
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium Eyes: Hazel
This is the absolute greatest product every made. While the rest of my face falls off by 7:00 PM (12 hour day), my shadow looks recently applied. This is my HG under any shadow. It even makes my Almy shadows, color that I love but with no lasting power, stay on ALL DAY! Will definately repurchase. Forever...and ever.....
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breedp on 8/3/2008 10:04:00 PM more reviews by breedp
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
My eyeshadow always comes off during the day, and this product definitely made it stay on the whole day. I'm definitely going to purchase again. Colour is close to my skin tone and was easy to put shadow over. (NC 15-20)
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rubykiwi on 8/2/2008 2:32:00 PM more reviews by rubykiwi
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
loveloveloveLOVE. pretty much what everyone else has said. creamy, easy to put on eyeshadow w/it.
i love this. totally replaces UDPP (my HG) because of the ease and quickness (a must for my mornings!) that i can apply it. great base and primer (altho i must admit not as good as UDPP).
my only gripe is that it's too pink for my skin NC25 skin (asian) but i will absolutely repurchase another paintpot in another color when i throw this one out after a year ( bcuz i know it won't run out on me!)
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*TOP REVIEWER* jd-jd on 7/25/2008 10:25:00 AM more reviews by jd-jd
Age: Unknown Skin: Normal Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel
I can't imagine using this as a shadow, but it is a perfect, nude colored base. There is plenty of it in the pot, too.
The pot I got was very creamy---a touch of the finger is enough to put some on the eyelid. The finish is dry; shadow goes over as if nothing is on the eye at all.
I was trying to use Pearl CCB as a base but it creases and it's a bit shimmery. I like Painterly better.
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debllah on 7/25/2008 8:40:00 AM more reviews by debllah
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
My HG Paint Pot....i would give this ten lippies if i could :)
I use it as a base / primer on my eyes
and if i have a pimple i use it as a concealer too because it lasts better than my studio finish concealer (that i use for my undereye circles)
(NW20, lightblonde, blue eyes)
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*TOP REVIEWER* strawberita1 on 7/13/2008 1:43:00 PM more reviews by strawberita1
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I am very impressed with this product. I am a big fan of UDPP, however Painterly has slowly but surely taken it's place.. It really does a great job at brightening my pigmented eye area and it also does a great job at keeping my shadow in place. Overall A+ product because of it's multi-functional use....
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*TOP REVIEWER* shyviolet on 6/24/2008 3:06:00 PM more reviews by shyviolet
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Olive Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I was hoping that this would take the place of my UDPP but that was not the case. My main issue is having my eyeliner smear. A tiny swipe of UDBB keeps it in place all day, but it smeared with just the paint pot underneath.
That being said, my liner did produce a very nice line that was easy to smudge with this stuff under it. And it did hold my shadow in place.
I also really love the smooth texture of this. I am usually just an eye makeup girl, but this creamy texture entices me to try some of mac's other face products like concealer.
I envy those who this matches their skin - I can't wear this alone since it is much too light, but I do like it to slightly brighten the inner corners of the eye.
I don't think this is really necessary in my makeup routine. I am a minimalist for everyday and I like products that multi-task. So I'll stick with UDPP for now and save this for occasions.
*Edit: I upped this to 5 lippies - I really like it. It brightens my whole eye area and my liner just glides on over it. Could be a new staple for me.
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BElurve on 6/18/2008 3:04:00 PM more reviews by BElurve
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
I love this so much. It is my base everyday. My eye makeup looks so great and stays all day. I put it on my lid and underneath my eyeliner. Perfect neutral skin tone color.
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Sailboat27 on 6/18/2008 6:38:00 AM more reviews by Sailboat27
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I just bought this and have not gone a day without wearing it. Painterly is a nude-beige and matches my NC30-35 skin perfectly. It makes a great base-
1. It has a matte finish (You can use it with any color/finish eyeshadow).
2. It goes on smooth (I think it goes on smoother when I apply it with my finger).
3. It STAYS PUT (My eyeshadow stayed INTACT even after I had gone swimming) .
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gemstoneruby on 6/14/2008 12:21:00 AM more reviews by gemstoneruby
Age: 30-35 Skin: Very Dry, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
This is really an incredible base, im amazed by this product -wow, matches my skin color nice nude shade,, keeps my eyeshadow in place all day.. This is going to be my lifelong base
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*TOP REVIEWER* zeynep81 on 5/30/2008 8:23:00 AM more reviews by zeynep81
Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Hazel
HG! Painterly is incredible as a base. I used to use Untitled Paint but it's so dry, no matter how nicely my eye make up was done it made my lids look like they were about to crack when the wind blew.Yes, that paint made them look *that* dry! Then I found Painterly, the paint pot with heavenly creamy texture in the best nude shade that goes with any color on top of it. This doesn't crease on me at all. But then again I have normal to dry skin. Too bad if it doesn't work for you but I'll repurchase this until forever.
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Boots87 on 5/26/2008 6:30:00 PM more reviews by Boots87
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Hazel
I bought this based on the reviews...I was looking for an everyday eyeshadow that would match everything, so I bought this. It is like a nude/pink. I didn't like the texture-it is very hard, dry, and sticky. It's difficult to put on and it creased on my eye lids, and it wears off. It's just not enough color, it didn't flatter me at all.
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*TOP REVIEWER* rubie on 5/21/2008 4:07:00 AM more reviews by rubie
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
It has a quite dry finish on the lids (I use this as eyeshadow base) and shadows do not apply smoothly. The amount to put is very tricky--too little won't neutralize the discoloration of the lids while putting a bit more creases shadows. I don't feel that this paint pot is particularly effective in making shadow colors long-lasting at all. More serious issue with this product is that it irritates my eyes (I have sensitive skin & eyes, wearing contacts). Won't repurchase.
UPDATE: I have found that the best way to apply this product is by finger. The use of finger helps to warm up the paint pot, which makes it easier to blend and spread out. Added one lippie.
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iwasntlazyinmay on 5/18/2008 4:20:00 AM more reviews by iwasntlazyinmay
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Tan Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
It's a great base for eyeshadows. I personally don't like it as an eyeshadow because it makes me look dead on my C4 skin. However, it helps my eyeshadows stay on longer and not crease! The MA suggested this vs rubenesque because it's matte and will look good as a base for any eyeshadow. Whereas if you get a frosty/metallic paint pot and use it as a base for an everyday shadow such as a frost from MAC it will look too frosty. She stated you want different textures of eyeshadow to blend the differences and in doing so, you get better results and really eye popping makeup. I suggest this to those not familiar with paint pots or willing to try their first one. The packaging is good...however I'm still afraid I'm going to drop it and break it. But I feel the product is in there safely and will not melt or break down.