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post #31 of 64
12/5/06 at 1:44am
I tried sprinkling it over nail polish, but I just got globs of it all over the place and wasted quite a bit. However, the pinky ones (Pink Opal) on my lips without any ligloss, only a little petro jelly, looked so beautiful (my lips but better kinda thing)
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post #32 of 64
12/14/06 at 1:04am

Thanks for great information!!!!!!!

Thank you so much for posting this information. It's very helpful for new people like me. You'd covered almost everything about pigment in the post. It's great
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post #33 of 64
12/20/06 at 8:39am

very helpful

Thank you so much for this information . I am still a beginner with make up .I wanted so many times to get and try a pigment from MAC but i was afraid that i will spill it all over me :-)))) Now i feel more confident after your advise .
In fact i am going to try one tonight :-))
Thank you
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post #34 of 64
1/4/07 at 7:08pm
I like to adapt my mascaras to fit my needs by adding MAC pigments and glitters to the mascara. My personal favorite mascara to use for this is Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara. I buy clear mascara and create my own colors from sheer to vibrant depending on how much pigment I add to the mascara, and the pigment never frees itself from the bond of my mascara and falls on my face. Clear mascara paired with pigment(s) and/or glitter(s) also do well as a top coat for any mascara, and add some clump free color and/or shine. I also enjoy using black and brown mascara with pigments and glitters. I receive a deeper color by using them, and it's excellent for any time of the day.
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post #35 of 64
2/5/07 at 4:32am

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thank you for making this
now I have a better idea on how and where to use pigments ^_^
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post #36 of 64
2/18/07 at 9:54pm

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heroinsheroin, thank you for your post! I have very light eyelashes and can never get a proper color with just the colored mascaras, but your tip gives a chance to be creative with mascaras as well. Awesome!
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post #37 of 64
7/11/07 at 3:13pm

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it's amazing how many uses there are with the pigments. I dont wear blush now without pigment mixed in. I use apricot pink, deckchair, all girl, pink pearl, ect...the list goes on and on. For my lips I like adding some golden lemon in the middle with a maroonish color lipstick and it looks great
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post #38 of 64
7/11/07 at 11:52pm

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You can add pigments to loose face powders as well if you have difficulty finding a colour pre packaged to suit you, or maybe just looking for a change. The matte pigments are excellent for this! If you are looking for a nice shimmer just add a frost pigment to the powder instead and it will tint and shimmer your powder up. Great for blushes too, and lips - I find using a sponge tip applicator to apply pigment to lips the best and just add a clear gloss over the top - gorgeous!!
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post #39 of 64
7/16/07 at 12:39am

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Thanks, this is so helpful! I can't wait to try out all these uses for pigments
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post #40 of 64
7/16/07 at 6:06pm

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thanks!! soo much
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post #41 of 64
11/12/07 at 9:58pm

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thanks for all the info
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post #42 of 64
12/11/07 at 11:32pm

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thank you! Pigments are the best!
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post #43 of 64
12/22/07 at 7:34am

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Thanks so much for all the info on pigment usage! I hadn't thought of trying nail polish or mascara or hair at all when using pigments but now I definitely will
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post #44 of 64
2/4/08 at 10:06pm

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thanks for the tips on how to use pigments. i'll have to try this out.
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post #45 of 64
2/20/08 at 11:14am

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Thanks for the great tips for pigments. I was always facinated with the colors, but like a lot of other people here, was intimidated. I might go buy one now... But a few questions:

1) Where can you get samples of pigment?

2.) Would a lotion/moisturizer work as a base?

3.) If you use a base, how in the world can you blend afterward? Wouldn't it just stick to whatever base you used and not want to mix with another color you'd want to use?
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post #46 of 64
2/20/08 at 4:32pm

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Hi

Mac Has A Cream Primer That Is Like A Thick Foundation. I Wouldnt Use A Lotion Cause It Wouldnt Give You A Smoth Base To Start With. If You Dont Have Any Primers Yet I Would Use Foundation For Now. It Doesnt Have A "wet' Finish And You Can Very Easily Blend Different Pigments. There Are Other Good Primers OUT There. There Are A Few Pigments Sellers Here, I've Been Selling Them For 4+ Years And Have A Huge List To Choose From. Oh Also I Use A Regular Sponge Application First So The Pigment Doenst Fall Onto My Lower Cheek And Then Use Brush's To Blend. Feel Free To Pm Me Anytime With Questions. There Are So Many Members Here With Great Advice And Different Techniques Which Are All Great.
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post #47 of 64
2/20/08 at 5:44pm

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Originally Posted by 1165Cheryl View Post
Hi

Mac Has A Cream Primer That Is Like A Thick Foundation. I Wouldnt Use A Lotion Cause It Wouldnt Give You A Smoth Base To Start With. If You Dont Have Any Primers Yet I Would Use Foundation For Now. It Doesnt Have A "wet' Finish And You Can Very Easily Blend Different Pigments. There Are Other Good Primers OUT There. There Are A Few Pigments Sellers Here, I've Been Selling Them For 4+ Years And Have A Huge List To Choose From. Oh Also I Use A Regular Sponge Application First So The Pigment Doenst Fall Onto My Lower Cheek And Then Use Brush's To Blend. Feel Free To Pm Me Anytime With Questions. There Are So Many Members Here With Great Advice And Different Techniques Which Are All Great.
Well, what if one doesn't even use foundation? I only use powder.. I feel that foundation feels heavy on my face, and I don't really need that much coverage. Would concealer work? I have MAC's Studio Finish Concealers, and they're kind of smooth like you were talking about... if that won't work, I guess I either have to get a base, or not use pigments at all.
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post #48 of 64
2/20/08 at 9:11pm

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i've been holding off on buying pigments but im so tempted. i just feel like i've got a bigger color selection in the shadows and that's what i use and need most. i think i might get a pigment or two though and i've seen people use shadesticks as bases for them which i've got quite a few of. thanks for all the information though. i knew pigments were versatile but using them with mascara or in your hair are ways i hadn't thought of. do paint pots work well as bases for pigments or are they only good bases for eyeshadows?
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post #49 of 64
2/25/08 at 1:23am

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I'm so tempted to get some pigment...but are most pigment shimmery?
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post #50 of 64
2/26/08 at 3:30pm

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Hi

Not all pigments are shimmery, Mac makes quite a few matte's along with others that are mainly a matte texture with a little shine. Hope this helps
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post #51 of 64
3/25/08 at 1:25pm

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Thank you for making this.

I have a few questions though, I heard you could get sample pigments.. is this true? Could you get samples of glitters, too?

And also, how do I go upon asking for them? I plan on going to MAC sometime this week to purchase some things from the heatherette collection, so i'm curious.
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post #52 of 64
3/25/08 at 5:50pm

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Originally Posted by panda0410 View Post
You can add pigments to loose face powders as well if you have difficulty finding a colour pre packaged to suit you, or maybe just looking for a change. The matte pigments are excellent for this! If you are looking for a nice shimmer just add a frost pigment to the powder instead and it will tint and shimmer your powder up. Great for blushes too, and lips - I find using a sponge tip applicator to apply pigment to lips the best and just add a clear gloss over the top - gorgeous!!


What a great idea panda, after all these years of using pigments I've never thought of that. I have all these full jars of loose beauty powders, now I'll have to try them!! Another way to use pigments since thats all I wear
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post #53 of 64
7/16/08 at 11:03pm

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I've only just started using pigments (only have 3 jars so far) and intend buying some more colourful ones soon from Cheryl.

Anyway i've been adding a tiny bit of the frosty highlighter colour pigment called 'Provence' to my Bare mineral veil or foundation to give a really nice healthy subtle shimmer look to the skin. It just takes away that chalky matt finish the Bare minerals tend to have. I think any of the frosty light shades, would work well, ie Vanilla or a very pale icy pink shade, or even the taupy/pale brown shades if you prefer it a little darker. Also it can take away the need for a seperate highlighter powder for your face.

I suppoze it's on the same lines as what Panda0410 suggested with the loose powder except this is with the Minerals instead.

HTH
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post #54 of 64
7/16/08 at 11:26pm

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Originally Posted by cherrypopsikkle View Post
I've only just started using pigments (only have 3 jars so far) and intend buying some more colourful ones soon from Cheryl.

Anyway i've been adding a tiny bit of the frosty highlighter colour pigment called 'Provence' to my Bare mineral veil or foundation to give a really nice healthy subtle shimmer look to the skin. It just takes away that chalky matt finish the Bare minerals tend to have. I think any of the frosty light shades, would work well, ie Vanilla or a very pale icy pink shade, or even the taupy/pale brown shades if you prefer it a little darker. Also it can take away the need for a seperate highlighter powder for your face.

I suppoze it's on the same lines as what Panda0410 suggested with the loose powder except this is with the Minerals instead.

HTH

Hi,

I'm not sure if your talking about me or the other cheryl but I moved my listing but just click my store link and there I am. I love pigments and they are so addictive, lol. I havent used regular eyeshadow for a long time now.
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post #55 of 64
2/17/09 at 9:26pm

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I always forget about using Visine as a mixing medium. Thanks for reminding me.
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post #56 of 64
5/31/09 at 3:35pm

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lovely topic!
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post #57 of 64
6/6/09 at 8:31am

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i dunno if this is the appropriate thread, but ive seen some of those sample pigments, where could you get them and how?
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post #58 of 64
6/7/09 at 12:16pm

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well you can go to a free standing mac store but i recently purchased some at the bodyneeds2.com
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post #59 of 64
11/23/09 at 10:41am

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Very useful !!! Thanks a lot
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post #60 of 64
11/24/09 at 9:57pm

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Thanks so much for this. I didn't know this could be used in hair too
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