Paint Pots vs. Paints

Meryl

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• Apr 18, 2008

• #21

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Originally Posted by BlahWah I'm with you here, Meryl. it's easier to take out just what I need with a swipe, whereas the paints always squeeze out too much! If I could keep them in a container and re-use it the next morning I'd do it, but no matter how tightly I twist the cap the bit of paint always dries out. The pots are wonderful and I haven't found any of them to be too dry. I do wish there were more finishes like Perky, with that bit of sheen. Mmmmm...

The other day I was in the store, looking at the paints and pots.... I told the MA I had trouble squeezing out the right amount from the tubes. She said that was odd, it seemed like such a simple thing. Anyway, as we were checking out different paint colours, I carefully squeezed just a bit from one of the tubes and a bigger blob than I could possibly use came out. The MA very calmly said, "no wonder you said you squeeze out too much." And I was being so careful! I felt very wasteful.

I wish there were more finishes like Perky too. It has just the right amount of shimmer. I really hate those metallic frosts. (On me.)

 

nadiya

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• Apr 19, 2008

• #22

Paint pots might have prettier packaging but paints are still better IMO. If you squeeze them from the hard circular bit at the top when you first buy them, then you have lots more control and you won't waste any.

While they cost the same, you get more product with paints (5 grams vs 6.5 grams), the containers are lighter, more compact and are less exposed to sun and light because they're not in glass jars. With paints the only bit that gets contaminated is the bit in the nozzle which gets sqeezed out next time you use it anyway. Meanwhile with paint pots the entire surface is exposed.

 

FacesbyNiki

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• Apr 19, 2008

• #23

Paint pots all the way!!!

 

Meryl

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• Apr 19, 2008

• #24

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Originally Posted by nadiya If you squeeze them from the hard circular bit at the top when you first buy them, then you have lots more control and you won't waste any.

The MAs say to only squeeze from the bottom. Is this something you do when you first get it and not after? Squeeze at the top? I find lots comes out of new paints that I never intended... no matter where I squeeze.

 

JesseVanity

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• Apr 19, 2008

• #25

I prefer paint pots. I only have 2 paints, the black one (I don't remember the name) and canton candy and I dislike both of them. There way too creamy and seem to take awhile to fully dry, also I find it's hard to blend with them.

 

gigglegirl

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• Apr 19, 2008

• #26

hey meryl--yes, squeeze for the first few times LIGHTLY from the top, then once there is some "space", squeeze from the end. By using a bit from the beginning, you create a bit of space so that as you squeeze from the end, it has to move through the used space and a light squeeze from the end can give just a bit of paint. (did that make sense?--sorry I hope my explanation was alright)

but for me--Paint pots all the way. I do think they don't last through a full day (colours kinda disappearing near the end of the day, so I think when I start working full time, I'll use UDPP then paintpots. I love the colour payoff of the paintpots over paints

 

User67

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• Apr 19, 2008

• #27

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Originally Posted by gigglegirl hey meryl--yes, squeeze for the first few times LIGHTLY from the top, then once there is some "space", squeeze from the end. By using a bit from the beginning, you create a bit of space so that as you squeeze from the end, it has to move through the used space and a light squeeze from the end can give just a bit of paint. (did that make sense?--sorry I hope my explanation was alright) but for me--Paint pots all the way. I do think they don't last through a full day (colours kinda disappearing near the end of the day, so I think when I start working full time, I'll use UDPP then paintpots. I love the colour payoff of the paintpots over paints

This is exactly what I do as well. UDPP all over the eye, then I just use paint pots in areas where I want the color to be really vibrant like if I want a really vibrant lid or I'll use some on my brow bone if I want my highlighter to really pop. The regular paints are nice, but I find that they seem to make the the shadows almost go on more sheer than they normally would.

 

Meryl

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• Apr 19, 2008

• #28

Thank you, gigglegirl! That makes a lot of sense.

 

roselyn112

Member

• Apr 19, 2008

• #29

I guess it would depend on your skin as well. i have oily lids so paint pots work better for me.

 

FiestyFemme

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• Apr 19, 2008

• #30

Paint Pots are the only way to go for me. I've tried to love Paints, but they dry out my lids (which are oily!) and tend to dull down whatever eyeshadow I put on top. I have to use Paint Pots on top of UD PP, but it's worth it.

 

Sanayhs

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• Apr 20, 2008

• #31

I love the colours of paint pots, but I adore the staying power of my bare canvas paint. I also love the colour of flammable paint.

 

NatalieMT

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• Apr 20, 2008

• #32

I much prefer the pots too! I think they're much easier and quicker to apply and I find they dry quicker than the paints. Which is what I want!

I only have 3 paints and well many more paint pots than that. I think I prefer the colours of the paints because they're brighter but I love the way certain eyeshadows look over the paint pots, especially the ones with a frosty finish. Such as Rollickin' looks awesome with Aquadisiac e/s.

 

Winnie

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• Apr 20, 2008

• #33

I prefer the paint pots, but I aways opt for my bare canvas paint if I want a more neutral eye. I agree, the paints are a little more drying and paint pots are a little creamier and a thicker consistency. I still have to use UDPP for both if I want it to last all day.

 

shazzy99

Active member

• Apr 21, 2008

• #34

I prefer the paint pots. Even though I have a few paints, I hardly ever use them. Paint pots have much better staying power for me & I've used my Bare Study nearly every day since I got it.

 

chocokitty

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• Apr 21, 2008

• #35

I prefer paint pots also! It's easier to blend, apply and grab product. I always feel like I squeeze too much out of a paint tube. I was sooo glad when MAC made the paint pots a permanent item. Now I'm waiting for them to release some Pro colors.

 

rbella

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• Apr 21, 2008

• #36

OMG! Paint Pots by a mile!! The paints get so dry on my eyelids, it drives me crazy. I love to use my UDPP as well before applying my paint pot. When I do this, it doesn't crease and lasts all day. I love the texture of the pots and the way the feel when you apply them. They also add such a great "pop" of color under your shadows.

Even if I don't use my UDPP first, I still get great results with just using the paint pots combined with shadows. I only use my paints if I need minimal makeup for a minimal amount of time. I love the ability to "build up" the color with the paint pots. It's definitely not as messy or wasteful as using the paints.

HTH!!

 

missgiggly

Member

• Apr 21, 2008

• #37

At the moment, I would say the finish, and applyability (is that a word) of the Paint is very impressive. Of course, the cute lil paint pots are *adorable* and I have 3 so far, but the paint (Untitled I have so far) is soooo smooth, and easy to go on, it spreads way better than the Paint Pot (though Painterly seems to be a winner when it comes to applyability)

So... I think I'm on the fence!

 

Rennah

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• Apr 21, 2008

• #38

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Originally Posted by missgiggly At the moment, I would say the finish, and applyability (is that a word) of the Paint is very impressive. Of course, the cute lil paint pots are *adorable* and I have 3 so far, but the paint (Untitled I have so far) is soooo smooth, and easy to go on, it spreads way better than the Paint Pot (though Painterly seems to be a winner when it comes to applyability) So... I think I'm on the fence!

*applicability/application

 

CoralBlast

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• Apr 22, 2008

• #39

i only have bare canvas and ten paint pots so obviously i prefer the pot because of the color range and it 's more easy to blend. As for paints they make my e/s look chalky i think it's too dry for my lids.

personally paint pots are my HG, i love them

 

nadiya

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• Apr 24, 2008

• #40

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Originally Posted by gigglegirl hey meryl--yes, squeeze for the first few times LIGHTLY from the top, then once there is some "space", squeeze from the end. By using a bit from the beginning, you create a bit of space so that as you squeeze from the end, it has to move through the used space and a light squeeze from the end can give just a bit of paint. (did that make sense?--sorry I hope my explanation was alright)

Yep this is what I do too. You've explained it a lot better!