MAC Cosmetics Pigment FAQ
What is a MAC pigment?MAC Cosmetics pigment is one of the most popular and most sought after products from their cosmetic line. It is basically a multi-purpose loose powder color that can be used as a lip color, eye color, nail color, eyeliner, blush, bronzer, highlighter and whatever else you can think to do with it.
Where can I buy MAC pigments?
Pigments are sold at MAC freestanding cosmetic stores (which carry the permanent line), PRO stores (which carry the permanent line + PRO colors) and MAC department store counters (which carry only pigments from collections).
Buying MAC makeup of any kind on line via ebay or ioffer is not recommended. Many ebay sellers have fake MAC cosmetics and 100% of ioffer sellers are selling fake MAC.
What do I use to apply a pigment?
There are many things that have been suggested to use as a base for pigments.
Urban Decay Eye shadow Primer potion, Vaseline, Mixing Medium, Visine, MAC Shadesticks, MAC ream color bases, water and even lip balm. Basically anything that will make the pigment adhere to your skin, though it is important to note that products that do not dry, such as lip balm or Vaseline will crease and will not have the staying power an eye shadow base will.
What are the best tools to use to apply pigment?
There is no one good answer but here is a list that may help •MAC 213 •MAC 217 (for hint of color, like brow highlighting) •Sponge applicators •Fingertip •Small contour brush for highlighting or shaping •Non-latex sponges (to help clean up the fallen particles) What can I mix MAC pigment with? •Nail polish •Lip-gloss •Mixing medium (to make your own eye-liner) •Moisturizer to get some shimmer/color Remember a little goes a long way MAC pigments cost around 19.50$ US/23$ CAD |
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