I am about to purchase a bunch of MAC pigments and I have noticed that they all look glittery, is this just the kind that i am looking at? I know they are versatile, so that is why i want to buy them. And it seems as though they will last longert than eyeshadow...
I use MAC pigments. MAC pigments are just that- pigment. They are highly concentrated loose color. I use them as eyeshadow, but they're not the same thing as eyeshadow. As I said, they're highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way. MAC pigments cost like $20 each, but that little jar will last you a LONG time. You can use pigments for just about anything. For eyes, lips, cheeks, highlighting, contouring, etc. Pigments are what they use to make eyeshadow, blush, lip gloss, etc., of course in those cases they just add extra additives into it. The pure pigment really lets you control it. A simple blue can be a light wash of color or it can be an intense vivid blue. You can't achieve that with eyeshadow, so that's why I'm a loyal pigments user. Also, if you don't have it, I really suggest getting good brushes. Some people try to use sponge applicators for pigments, and it does NOT work. The loose pigments really require good brushes. Also be prepared for fallout! That, of course, means when some flecks of pigment go onto your cheeks from the loose powder. Have a powder brush ready, just brush away the fallout, and that's that. Some people are annoyed by it, but I prefer the control of color over having to deal with fallout. Anyway yes some of them are glittery, but some of them can be very matte. Are you looking online or in the stores? I suggest going into the stores and asking which ones are matte, or trying some out while you're there. Some are shimmery, there are even pure glitter pigments, but some are also matte and non-glittery. Go to a store and see for yourself. As you said, they are very versatile, they last a long time, and to me it's so much better than eyeshadow.
If you get MAC pigments, of course they will be much more pigmented as regular eyeshaodws, cause that's what it is.. pigments =] I love using pigments!!! I also love mixing it with some fix + Use it wet for a more brighter look
they will last A LOT longer then eye shadows. and if you dont want the pigment to be as shiny i would suggest to mix it with an eyeshadow. i have also noticed they r all very glittery. sorry if this didnt help much Good luck! :)
Of course they can ! I love mac pigments. Yes, fallout is involved..but what i do is i use my mixing medium with them so that they go on wet and no fallout. If you don't have mixing medium you can mix them with eyedrops. What i do is i put a drop in the lid and pick up some pigment and mix it till i get the perfect consistancy. You can also learn how to press them, so that they can become pressed eyeshadows instead of loose. But if you just want to use them loose, make sure you get a good flat shader brush...make sure you pat the pigment on your lids insted of in a swiping motion, this also prevents less fall out. Get some loose transparent powder as well set that under your eyes, and swipe it off when done..this makes the fallout swipe away without smearing on your face.. Hope that helps ! If you want you can do all of this, but you don't have to...just random tips to prevent that annoying fallout
