Cream Colour Bases - do you use em?

[infernalmachine]

CCBs always catch my eye at MAC but i have admittedly never, ever bought one. i just don't know what i would use one for. they seem too greasy for under e/s, a bit too thick for cream blush... and i don't even know about lips...

do you use CCBs? what for?

 

[Hilly]

I use Pearl CCB as a base. It is great!! The can be used for lips as well tho I never have.

 

[AdlersMommy22]

i use shell ccb as an eyeshadow base- works great!

 

[ExquizitDiva]

I'm a WOC (NW43) and I use mid-tone sepia, bamboo, and antiqued gold.

 

[ExquizitDiva]

BTW.. they can be used on lips too. But make sure you read the inserts and website because some shouldn't be used on the eyes and shouldn't be used on the lips.

 

[FiestyFemme]

I have Shell, and occasionally I use it as a base to make my eyeshadow really pop. It's also good for pigments, since it's a sticky base. I use this over my regular base though (TF SI/UD PP/Paints) though because my lids are oily.

 

[xoleaxo]

i use Hush as an eyeshadow base when i'm using neutral colors. it can feel greasy/heavy if you apply too much, so i just swirl my finger in it and then tap it on my eyelid lightly so that i dont have a thick layer.

 

[foomph]

I use Shell CCB as a cheek and upper lip highlight (cupid's bow). I did it for my wedding too and it looked amazing!

 

[melliquor]

I have never used one before... i might think about trying one for a base.

 

[animacani]

I use impropper copper as my highlighter for my cheekbones

(I am a nc42)

 

[MacNeill59]

i Love CCB, Pearl or Luna make excellent highlighters for a dewy shimmer right on the cheekbone or the browbone. I have several friends who use fabulush as a cheek colour. I am OBSESSED with Nude CCB as a highlighter AND a perfect nude lip. Get into it!!!

 

[Angel Of Moon]

i have pearl, virgin isle and impropper coper.
i use pearl for highlights - looks amazing , kinda frosty. and also as eye base.. really makes the colors pop.
impropper - for eye base also, sometimes on lips when i do black smoky eye.
(it kinda shimmery nude-brown for me, but i like it)
and virgin isle also as eye base, blush and for lips.

i love this stuff so much so i recomended

but just make sure to prime your lids good first, cuz they creases.

 

[contrabassoon]

To use as e/s base, the trick is to do a very thin layer of the CCB. If you do a thick layer it will crease.

 

[emeraldjewels]

Are pearl and shell similar colours? I was thinking of ordering both, but i've never seen them in real life before? Is it worth getting the two?

 

[clwkerric]

I use a CCB every single application (thin layer). I never put on anything without it. I use Fawntastic. It is an EXCELLENT neutral. I go through about 3 or 4 a year... LOL.

 

[clwkerric]

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Originally Posted by emeraldjewels Are pearl and shell similar colours? I was thinking of ordering both, but i've never seen them in real life before? Is it worth getting the two?

No, not at all... I will take a pic and post it right now...

 

[clwkerric]

Quote:

Originally Posted by emeraldjewels Are pearl and shell similar colours? I was thinking of ordering both, but i've never seen them in real life before? Is it worth getting the two?

Pearl (Left)
Shell (Right)

 

[j_absinthe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by animacani I use impropper copper as my highlighter for my cheekbones (I am a nc42)

Cosign. I use this on clients of a darker skintone and it pops.

 

[Heiaken]

I only have Hush and I originally bought it for highlighting but recently I've used it more on my lips wiht l/g. It looks really nice especially under Dreamy l/g.

 

[brownsuga lady]

I only have Pearl and I use it as my brow highlight or cheek highlight. I love it. I have oily eyelids so I never tried it as an eyeshadow base...I think it may crease on me.