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post #61 of 120
8/10/07 at 9:18pm

Re: paint pots as a base.

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You girls are going to think I've lost my mind....but....I bought one paint pot "Painterly" and I hate it. Thought I'd try it out before buying them all. Glad I did that cuz it does not grab my eyeshadows at all. I don't get it. The only way I got it to work was to put a little bit of ccb over it. Anyone else having this problem or just me?
I just bought two of the paint pots tonight at the MAC store. The MA helping me said that these dry a bit faster than regular paints so you have to work a bit more quickly when applying shadows over these paints. I was kidding around with her and said, "well, I guess I'll work on one eye at a time. She said that would be a good idea.
This could be why your shadows didn't grab...maybe the paint had already dried.
I hope this helps
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post #62 of 120
8/11/07 at 3:09am

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I can't wait to get these and try them out. Artifact looks wonderful. Anyone know of something to pair with it?
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post #63 of 120
8/11/07 at 3:33pm

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Delft is the best paint pot EVER and perfect with Parrot, Moth Brown, and Ether. I am in love with the paint pots. I want to get every single one of them. So far, I have Delft, Greensmoke, Bare Study, Indianwood, Fresco Rose, Stray Gray, and Artifact. I love every single one of them.
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post #64 of 120
8/12/07 at 1:33pm

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I soo love the paint pots
I currently have delft & painterly & I want to get indianwood (great replacement for bamboom paint), Greenstroke & Bare Study

Ladies Thanks so much for the wonderful recommendations
I can't wait to try delft under club hot hot hot
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post #65 of 120
8/13/07 at 3:53am

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I just got Delft. After reading all these posts and ideas from you ladies. I'm so tempted to get more colours! Gosh, I'm going to be so broke >.<
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post #66 of 120
8/13/07 at 12:52pm

Re: paint pots as a base.

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Originally Posted by logan44103 View Post
I just bought two of the paint pots tonight at the MAC store. The MA helping me said that these dry a bit faster than regular paints so you have to work a bit more quickly when applying shadows over these paints. I was kidding around with her and said, "well, I guess I'll work on one eye at a time. She said that would be a good idea.
This could be why your shadows didn't grab...maybe the paint had already dried.
I hope this helps
I was under the impression you were supposed to let the paint pots dry first - I waited a few minutes after applying to put on my eye shadow, now I can't wait to try it while the paint is still wet.
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post #67 of 120
8/13/07 at 1:49pm

Re: paint pots as a base.

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You girls are going to think I've lost my mind....but....I bought one paint pot "Painterly" and I hate it. Thought I'd try it out before buying them all. Glad I did that cuz it does not grab my eyeshadows at all. I don't get it. The only way I got it to work was to put a little bit of ccb over it. Anyone else having this problem or just me?
*gasp*

Give me another chance..
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post #68 of 120
8/13/07 at 1:52pm

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And I have to get Delft. You guys make it sound so beautiful!!!
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post #69 of 120
8/13/07 at 3:29pm

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Originally Posted by FacesbyNiki View Post
*gasp*

Give me another chance..
I gave it another chance and I now like it. I am doing the one eye at a time trick plus a thin layer of CCB is helping out a lot too. Thanks all.
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post #70 of 120
8/13/07 at 5:23pm

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I gave it another chance and I now like it. I am doing the one eye at a time trick plus a thin layer of CCB is helping out a lot too. Thanks all.
Yay!!!
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post #71 of 120
8/13/07 at 7:06pm

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I definitely want Fresco Rose. Seems like it'd be good base to actually make Girlie show up on my lids. ~_~
This is a beautiful combo! Fresco Rose is almost the SAME shade as Girlie, only in paint form, so these together really make the pink POP. I wore this out on Friday night &my boyfriend said my eyes looked SO vibrant.

Fresco Rose was the only one I bought so far. I had a bit of an issue the 1st time I wore it, but I think that was because it was a little dried out on the top. Now that I've scraped through the first layer, its much smoother & more moisturizing. I really love the texture, especially because I had DRY eyelids! I will definitely be going back for more. Delft is next, then Indianwood, Artifact, Moss Scape, Rubenesque. Plus, I can't wait to see the colors in the McQueen collection! They definitely need to make a purple paint pot as well!
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post #72 of 120
8/14/07 at 11:40am

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Oh, I have girlie and have yet to wear it. I must try this with Fresco Rose.
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post #73 of 120
8/14/07 at 7:23pm

Re: paint pots as a base.

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Originally Posted by makeupgal View Post
You girls are going to think I've lost my mind....but....I bought one paint pot "Painterly" and I hate it. Thought I'd try it out before buying them all. Glad I did that cuz it does not grab my eyeshadows at all. I don't get it. The only way I got it to work was to put a little bit of ccb over it. Anyone else having this problem or just me?
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This is a beautiful combo! Fresco Rose is almost the SAME shade as Girlie, only in paint form, so these together really make the pink POP.

I had a bit of an issue the 1st time I wore it, but I think that was because it was a little dried out on the top. Now that I've scraped through the first layer, its much smoother & more moisturizing. I really love the texture, especially because I had DRY eyelids! ... Plus, I can't wait to see the colors in the McQueen collection! They definitely need to make a purple paint pot as well!
I had a similar issue but I did a live chat with MAC and they said to apply Fast Response Eye Cream or any eye cream I guess and this well help improve the texture and drying time. I had the issue first with the shadesticks but I've found that a lil eye cream helps a lot! I can't wait for new colors =) And yes...Fresco Rose and Girlie is fabulous...I did that one day with electra in the crease
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post #74 of 120
8/14/07 at 8:40pm

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I love all of them except Bare Study. It's beautiful in the pot, but I had a hard time getting eyeshadow to stick on it. I actually regretted using it in one of my makeup applications. I used it with Phloof, Stars N' Rockets, and and Contrast, and I could not get Stars N' Rockets to look the way I wanted it to look. I had to apply 500 layers of eyeshadow to get it to look decent. I haven't had any other problems with the other paints.
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post #75 of 120
8/15/07 at 2:29am

Re: paint pots as a base.

what brushes do you use to apply? I wear artifact alone ...and thats easy but I bought and delft and greenstroke and it looks cakey and dryish on me...help!
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post #76 of 120
8/15/07 at 2:39am

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I use eye cream under Painterly and I use a concealer brush to apply. It goes on really smooth. I just put on one coat.
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post #77 of 120
8/15/07 at 11:02am

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what brushes do you use to apply? I wear artifact alone ...and thats easy but I bought and delft and greenstroke and it looks cakey and dryish on me...help!
Fingers (after removing it from the pot), the 242 works well,.. also the small shader.

The sonia Kashuk concealer brush or the mac concealer brush works well too. Just some that I have had luck with.
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post #78 of 120
8/15/07 at 11:33pm

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Completly agree! I bought delft, moss scape and rubernsque!!! I love them. Under everything!!!!
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post #79 of 120
8/15/07 at 11:37pm

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a little off topic...do you all use any brushes for that, or just fingers?
I use a small conceler brush. works great!
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post #80 of 120
8/16/07 at 1:06pm

Re: paint pots as a base.

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a little off topic...do you all use any brushes for that, or just fingers?
I use mine with Bobbi Brown's Cream Eyeshadow brush.
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post #81 of 120
8/17/07 at 11:22am

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I used Fresco Rose under Mauvement pigment today &I looooove it. It turned into this beautiful shimmery plummy-pink shade. Its pretty much the color I WANTED Mauvement to be Try it, its beautiful!
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post #82 of 120
8/27/07 at 7:44am

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I got Greenstroke today. I swatched it on my hand next to Club, and that looked like it could be a great combo. Greenstroke on lid and Club in crease.
It also seemed to go very well with Ether MES, but that's no surprise I gather.
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post #83 of 120
8/27/07 at 8:18am

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Originally Posted by SARAHluvsMAC View Post
does anyone have a creasing problem with these...
Saddly I do! I'm so bummed because I really wanted these to be a perfect base because they are so damn pretty. *Curse my oily lids!*
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post #84 of 120
8/28/07 at 4:39pm

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I only have Painterly for now and I love it as a base. I apply it with the green brush I got from the Catherine D. collection. Now I really want Delft!
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post #85 of 120
8/29/07 at 2:42am

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I used Fresco Rose under Mauvement pigment today &I looooove it. It turned into this beautiful shimmery plummy-pink shade. Its pretty much the color I WANTED Mauvement to be Try it, its beautiful!
That is what I am wearing today, and OMG it is gorgeous!!
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post #86 of 120
8/29/07 at 3:26am

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Originally Posted by melliquor View Post
Delft is the best paint pot EVER and perfect with Parrot, Moth Brown, and Ether. I am in love with the paint pots. I want to get every single one of them. So far, I have Delft, Greensmoke, Bare Study, Indianwood, Fresco Rose, Stray Gray, and Artifact. I love every single one of them.
Probably dumb question but what is Stray Grey? Haven't seen that one.

OK, I did just find that Stray Grey and Stringalong are LE. Can someone give me a good color description of them? Also are they frost, satin, or cream? Any swatches? Thanks big time
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post #87 of 120
8/29/07 at 3:47am

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Probably dumb question but what is Stray Grey? Haven't seen that one.

OK, I did just find that Stray Grey and Stringalong are LE. Can someone give me a good color description of them? Also are they frost, satin, or cream? Any swatches? Thanks big time
I think there are swatches in the swatch forum.

Stray Gray - Grey mauve (cream)
Stringalong - Warm mid-tone brown (cream)
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post #88 of 120
9/1/07 at 4:29pm

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Re: BRUSHES

Use the 217 and you will fall in love.
I finally bought a 217 for my paint pots, and am falling in love with it! I'm now thinking about one more 217 for my other powder eye shadow. Thank you for the info.
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post #89 of 120
9/1/07 at 5:31pm

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I bought Bare Study last week, and I love it! I've worn it with eyeshadows, took a 4hr nap, and my eyeshadow still looked great! Mind you, I tend to snuggle my face in a pillow, LOL.

I wore Bare Study on my eyelid, eyeliner, and mascara to go work out... Even after running in the heat NOTHING smeared, and my eyes looked fresh + pretty.

I love it! Eventually I'll get all of them, but for now Bare Study works great for me.
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post #90 of 120
9/1/07 at 6:10pm

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I got Painterly and Bare Study, Painterly as a base. I actually bought an artist's synthetic brush for the purpose, from a brand called Lucas, size 10. It's soft and drop-formed, just like 217, but it doesn't absorbe anything, being synthetic. And it's at least half the price!
Being "older" (I reached the unspeakable age of 38) ,I found that the paintpot smoothes the eyelid out, and also makes the eyeshadow smoother! Bare Study is a great highlighter, I use it on the inner corners of my eyes, and it stays there all day!
Reading about all your buys, and being so satisfied, makes me want to get more! at least fresco rose...
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