A flattering nude beige that’s polished looking, never bland.Ĭontrary to what you might believe, using Painterly as a concealer is actually not a new idea.
I wouldn’t normally recommend putting eyeshadow on your face, but Paint Pot hasn’t caused my skin to break out, it doesn’t oxidize ie change colour (essential for a concealer), doesn’t cake up or settle in pores (the opposite in fact).Īlthough it has a faint sheen in the pot, once applied it’s very definitely matt. Will not streak or crease.Īs a standalone eyeshadow, eyelid primer or base for other shades, it’s perfect and exactly what I was looking for.īut everything covered under the bullet points above also make it an ideal candidate as a ‘safe to use on your face’ concealer. Seamless, buildable coverage without looking heavy or cakey.
I bought Pro Longwear Paint Pot in shade Painterly, because I was looking for a neutral lid shade, and I was intrigued by a flurry of Pinterest posts calling Painterly the best concealer that wasn’t really a concealer.Ī highly pigmented, long-wearing eye shadow that goes on creamy and dries to an intense, vibrant finish. I didn’t bother again, not that I could ever master lining my eyes with a brush anyway. It dried out within a week, even though I followed the sales assistant’s instructions to the letter and replaced the lid as soon as I loaded my eyeliner brush. I was put off by their gel eyeliner (also housed in a glass pot).
I suggest you disinfect whatever implement of your choice with rubbing alcohol.
I used a mini plastic spatula that I had. Some people use large toothpicks, wooden skewers, the handle on a spoon etc. Literally, and I didn't have to add anything to the product, just stir up the product right there in the jar. The method I used, which is the fastest, easiest, safest way is so dumb you won't believe it. I started my google search and I didn't have to look far. These cost me some hard earned money! I knew someone, somewhere, knew how to revive them. I opened my Bare Study (which was always hard to work with) and same thing. I didn't want to throw them out. I decided I was tired of my Sigma product so I opened my Painterly and it was hardening and separating from the sides of the glass jar such as the Soft Ochre above to the far left. I was trying to use up a Sigma Eye Shadow Base that I had which really can't hold a candle to Painterly. I hadn't used my MAC Painterly Paint Pot in ages.