Paints, paint pots, and shade sticks . . .

[Switz1880]

What is the difference between these products, aside from the packaging? How do the formulations differ and which one do you prefer and why? Do you need to use a primer underneath? Thanks for your help!

 

[MACATTAK]

Paint pots seem to me to be a little heavier/creamier than the paints. The packaging of a paint pot is way better than paints as you don't loose as much product. Shadesticks are a little dryer than paint pots/paints, but are still smooth enough to put shadows on top. You may need a primer if your lids are pretty oily, but for me I don't use primer under any of these, and I never crease. It's all about finding what works for you.

 

[GreekChick]

^^What she said!

 

[MsButterfli]

it all depends on my mood, i use paintpots and shadesticks...paint pots are cool but lately ive been using my shadesticks..yesterday i used mangomix with firespot ooooooh sexy lol but its all comes down to preference

 

[ductapemyheartt]

i do not like paints because they dry so quickly! now that the paint pots came out, that is all i use because they get the job done, but do not dry on your lids as fast.

 

[BlahWah]

Shadesticks also have shimmer in them; none of them are matte. If the paint pots came out earlier I would be using them instead of the shadesticks to enhance particular colours. The shadesticks need a bit of warming up as well for a smooth application, and I usually use a neutral paint underneath (I don't apply heavily b/c of the shimmer so sometimes my NC30 lids show through). Not huge things, but perhaps points to consider. Doesn't mean I'll be tossing them for the paint pots!

 

[amoona]

With me it depends on the customers as to what I recommend them. If someone has really oily eye lids I'll show them paints, someone who wants something basic and easy and on the go I'll show them a shadestick, someone who wants a base/eyeshadow/eyeliner in one I'll show them a paint pot.

 

[nunu]

i use shadesticks and paintpots. i prefer paint pots they hold the colour and it doesnt crease. shadesticks are dry.

 

[Switz1880]

Thanks everyone for your input. I have been using UDPP or the one paint I have, Shimma. I think I am going to check out the paint pots because I do like how the paints hold shadow all day without creasing.